Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc
- Assets
- $42.2m
- Revenue
- $60.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 640
- Location
- Mercedes, TX
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 74-1675230
Organization Overview
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc is located in Mercedes, TX. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc employed 640 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc generated $60.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID (TRLA)IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROMOTE THE DIGNITY, SELF-SUFFIENCY, SECURITY, AND STABILITY OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF TEXAS. TRLA PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL AID TO RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE 68 SOUTHWEST TEXAS COUNTIES AND REPRESENTS MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARM WORKERS THROUGHOUT TEXAS AND SIX OTHER SOUTHERN STATES. TRLA ALSO OPERATES PUBLIC DEFENDER PROGRAMS THAT SERVE INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS IN 10 RURAL TEXAS COUNTIES AND REPRESENT DEFENDANTS CHARGED UNDER OPERATION LONE STAR IN SEVERAL BORDER COUNTIES. TRLA SERVES APPROXIMATELY 22,000 INCOME-ELIBIBLE CLIENTS PER YEAR. TRLA'S CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES SPAN MORE THAN 45 SPECIALIZED PRACTICE AREAS AND ARE ORGANIZED AROUND SEVEN BROAD GROUPS: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION & EMPOWERMENT, ECONOMIC & SOCIAL JUSTICE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY LAW, HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. TRLA ALSO OPERATES SEVERAL SPECIAL PROJECTS TO SERVE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WITH SPECIFIC LEGAL NEEDS, IN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert W Doggett Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $166,125 |
Diana Rodriguez Director Of Admin | 50 | $142,729 | |
Nicole Rivera Maesse Deputy Director | 40 | $133,038 | |
Julia Rodriguez Director Of Client | 40 | $128,395 | |
Veronica Carbajal Group Coordinator | 40 | $124,057 | |
Almadelia Rodriguez CFO | Officer | 50 | $124,054 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Amy Johnson Attorney Fees | 9/29/21 | $1,143,572 |
Cooper Commercial Group Building Repairs | 9/29/21 | $336,209 |
Frederick Perales Allmon & Rockwell Attorney Fees | 9/29/21 | $306,024 |
The University Of Texas Law School Legal Assistance | 9/29/21 | $274,449 |
Sico Hoelscher & Harris Llp Attorney Fees | 9/29/21 | $178,997 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $44,545,707 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,872,862 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,418,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,769,800 |
| Investment income | $312,859 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,850 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $60,526,078 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $542,794 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $542,794 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,056,752 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,104,186 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,706,555 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,637,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,777 |
| Office expenses | $448,127 |
| Information technology | $444,544 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $359,600 |
| Travel | $682,085 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $562,492 |
| Interest | $16,696 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $306,583 |
| Insurance | $163,658 |
| All other expenses | $1,434,009 |
| Total functional expenses | $54,089,176 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,853,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,466,854 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $271,171 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,941,780 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,684,815 |
| Total assets | $42,217,784 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,595,761 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,805,035 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,331,867 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $343,507 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,479,929 |
| Total liabilities | $28,556,099 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,342,950 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,318,735 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $42,217,784 |