Charleston Legal Access is located in North Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2016. 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, Charleston Legal Access employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Legal Access 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, Charleston Legal Access generated $450.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $321.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 71.7% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND RIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARLESTON LEGAL ACCESS WAS CREATED TO FILL A VOID IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND OFFER SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: TO PROVIDE LOW-COST LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO THE WORKING POOR AND OTHERS OF MODEST MEANS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE LEGAL SERVICES BUT WHO CANNOT AFFORD A PRIVATE ATTORNEY. SPECIFICALLY, WE SERVE THOSE BETWEEN 125% (THE CUT-OFF FOR FREE LEGAL SERVICES ABSENT A WAIVER) AND 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THOSE BELOW 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE IF THERE IS SOME REASON THAT THEY CANNOT OBTAIN FREE LEGAL SERVICES ELSEWHERE, CAN PAY OUR MINIMUM RETAINER (OR CONSULTATION FEE), AND OTHERWISE MEET OUR CASE SELECTION CRITERIA. (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lana Lilinshtein Kleiman Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $36,146 |
Ali Titus Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patrick Wooten Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lucy Brenner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mavis Huger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie L Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $36,715 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $351,036 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $387,751 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $63,115 |
Investment income | $46 |
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 | $450,912 |
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. | $36,146 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,615 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $188,065 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,730 |
Payroll taxes | $15,902 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,666 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,678 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,936 |
Office expenses | $21,572 |
Information technology | $6,270 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,205 |
Travel | $136 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $599 |
Interest | $17 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $92 |
Insurance | $5,474 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $321,342 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $404,573 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,740 |
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 | $5,819 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,655 |
Total assets | $415,787 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $31,490 |
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 | $31,510 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $384,277 |
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 | $415,787 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Charleston Legal Access has recieved totaling $99,432.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $82,808 |
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: HUMAN NEEDS GRANT | $6,000 |
Patrick Family Foundation Greer, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Charleston County Bar Association Inc Charleston, SC PURPOSE: LOW INCOME LEGAL SERVICES | $5,000 |
Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Fdn Tr Iii Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: LEGAL AID AND SUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED GROUPS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $124 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | $20,293,978 | $46,798,720 |
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |
Disability Rights North Carolina Raleigh, NC | $2,182,038 | $5,521,765 |
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy Inc Charlotte, NC | $8,770,350 | $6,469,542 |
Southern Coalition For Socialjustice Durham, NC | $17,670,501 | $7,784,740 |