Earl Carl Institute For Legal And Social Policy Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Earl Carl Institute For Legal And Social Policy Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earl Carl Institute For Legal And Social Policy 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 12/2021, Earl Carl Institute For Legal And Social Policy Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $750.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING SYSTMATIC SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION,RESEARCH,EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND TO INCREASE GENERATIONAL WEALTH THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF LAND LOSS AS A RESULT OF FAILURE TO PLAN ESTATES, FORECLOSURES, CLOUDS ON TITLE TO PROPERTY/LAND, AND GENERAL INHERITANCE ISSUES AND EVICTION DEFENSE TO ENSURE HOUSING STABILITY. LAST YEAR THE PROJECT SAVED OR OBTAINED $2.6M IN PROPERTY VALUES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN 125% OF POVERTY.
ECI'S JJP EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH, BY PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN MULTIPLE SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, DISPARATE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. MOST OF OUR CLIENTS COME INTO THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM FOR INCIDENTS OCCURRING AT SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OVERSEES THE ECI CLEAN SLATE COOPERATIVE WHICH CLEARS CRIMINAL RECORDS SO INDIVIDUALS CAN OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND OTHER LIFE NEEDS.
SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL COLLBORATION-COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND COORDINATION AROUND SCHOOL DICIPLINE. THE SSSC STRONGLY OPPOSES EXCLUSIONARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PRACTICES AND THE CRIMINALIZATION OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR THAT DISRUPTS A STUDENT'S LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. IT IS THE VISION OF THE COLLABORATIVE THAT HOUSTON-AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS PRIORITIZE BUILDING AND SUSTAINING SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND EQUITABLE SCHOOL CLIMATES SO ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN, GRADUATE, AND LIVE UP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Douglas James President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ford Robert Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Littlejohn Bill C Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Perkins Carlton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bullock Joan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amos Kesha Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $981,340 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,201 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,021,541 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,029,887 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $226,947 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,481 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $81,888 |
Total functional expenses | $750,306 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $740,389 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,083 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $742,472 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $311,732 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $430,740 |
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 | $742,472 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Earl Carl Institute For Legal And Social Policy Inc has recieved totaling $232,622.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Texas Access To Justice Foundation Austin, TX | | $82,567 |
Texas Womens Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM: ECI'S SUPPORT OF THE YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVE | $70,000 |
Simmons Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD THE SAFE AND SUPPORTATIVE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND COORDINATION AROUND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE | $50,000 |
Simmons Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD EMPOWERING UNDERSERVED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY | $30,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc Mercedes, TX | $38,743,237 | $47,801,442 |
Lone Star Legal Aid Houston, TX | $17,702,589 | $43,029,051 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Lubbock Private Defenders Office Inc Lubbock, TX | $2,268,732 | $17,386,529 |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation Hammond, LA | $4,598,868 | $9,950,082 |
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette, LA | $6,508,596 | $9,259,979 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Texas Legal Services Center Inc Austin, TX | $7,326,715 | $7,857,008 |
Center For Child Protection Austin, TX | $10,895,714 | $7,709,768 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Travis County Austin, TX | $4,626,722 | $6,493,856 |
Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc Austin, TX | $16,615,199 | $5,134,586 |
Center For Arkansas Legal Services Inc Little Rock, AR | $2,236,862 | $4,841,366 |