Dallas Legal Hospice, operating under the name Legal Hospice Of Texas, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (P74) the organization is classified as: Hospices, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Legal Hospice Of Texas employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Hospice Of Texas 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 12/2021, Legal Hospice Of Texas generated $619.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $611.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND COMPASSIONATE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES OR HIV-DISEASE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL HOSPICE OF TEXAS IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) LAW FIRM ESTABLISHED IN 1989 TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE HEALTH-RELATED, CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL ILLNESS OR HIV DISEASE. LHT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL COUNSEL, REPRESENTATION, AND ADVOCACY TO CLIENTS WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE OR TERMINALLY ILL; CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY; RESIDE IN OUR SERVICE AREA, AND HAVE LEGAL CHALLENGES RELATING TO OR IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH. WHEN LHT BEGAN IN 1989, THE PRIMARY NEED FOR OUR CLIENTS WAS ESTATE PLANNING. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWLEDGE HAVE DRAMATICALLY CHANGED THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS AND THE NATURE OF OUR SERVICES. OUR CLIENTS ARE NOW LIVING LONGER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVES. CONSEQUENTLY, THE LEGAL ISSUES THEY FACE ARE NEW AND EVEN MORE COMPLICATED. IN 2007, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGISTERED THE DBA LEGAL HOSPICE OF TEXAS AS MORE REFLECTIVE OF OUR CURRENT ORGANIZATION AND ITS GROWING GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF SERVICES.IN OUR 32 YEARS OF OPERATION, WE HAVE ASSISTED OVER 16,000 CLIENTS. LEGAL HOSPICE OF TEXAS SERVED 343 CLIENTS IN 2021. IN APPEALS OF DENIED BENEFITS, WE HAVE RECOVERED BACK AWARDS OVER $3,000,000. WE HAVE ALSO MEDIATED FORWARD AWARDS OF OVER $20,000 PER MONTH TO PROVIDE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY STRUGGLE WITH SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS.WE CURRENTLY HAVE A STAFF OF FIVE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO THE AGENCY AND DIRECT SERVICES TO CLIENTS, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, NOTARIES, PARAPROFESSIONALS, LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS, OFFICE/CLERICAL SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUPPORT. LAST YEAR 35 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 210 HOURS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $25,200.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joel Lazarine Legal Director | 40 | $107,556 | |
Tony Lokash-Thru 62021 Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $60,988 |
Peter Flores Int. Exec. Dir. | Officer | 28 | $25,025 |
Catherine A Curtis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James A Deets Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Hancock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $14,439 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $543,819 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,504 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,573 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $626,762 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $95 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,491 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $619,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $87,733 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,601 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $262,698 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,692 |
Payroll taxes | $30,213 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,969 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $46,990 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,586 |
Office expenses | $8,641 |
Information technology | $20,218 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,846 |
Travel | $855 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,424 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $611,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,316 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $293,429 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,100 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,551 |
Total assets | $360,396 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,374 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $122,226 |
Total liabilities | $136,600 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,796 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $360,396 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dallas Legal Hospice has recieved totaling $23,564.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOR LOW-INCOME, | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,893 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,671 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Arkansas Hospice Inc N Little Rock, AR | $39,856,969 | $45,259,501 |
Hospice Austin Austin, TX | $19,743,929 | $32,556,661 |
Community Healthcare Of Texas Fort Worth, TX | $63,222,299 | $32,451,529 |
Hospice Of East Texas Tyler, TX | $31,283,873 | $20,152,774 |
Houston Hospice Houston, TX | $21,446,997 | $23,650,371 |
Hospice Of Wichita Falls Inc Wichita Falls, TX | $37,472,093 | $19,733,054 |
Islands Hospice Inc Tulsa, OK | $0 | $18,704,481 |
Hope Hospice New Braunfels, TX | $12,855,625 | $16,030,204 |
Hospice Foundation Of Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | $20,299,831 | $14,655,611 |
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc Bryan, TX | $6,137,232 | $11,890,863 |
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc Lafayette, LA | $8,863,327 | $13,405,339 |
Hospice Of El Paso Inc El Paso, TX | $7,411,983 | $8,431,455 |