Inner Banks Legal Services Inc is located in Washington, NC. The organization was established in 2017. 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, Inner Banks Legal Services Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inner Banks Legal Services 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, Inner Banks Legal Services Inc generated $358.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $406.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 34.6% per year over the past 4 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:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, THUS CHAMPIONING EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING OUTSTANDING LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND MODEST-MEANS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, PRIMARILY SERVING THOSE AT OR BELOW 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL). NOTABLY, THE MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTS FALL WITHIN THE 100-250% FPL RANGE. THE ORGANIZATION'S REACH EXTENDS THROUGHOUT EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS IN WHAT ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "LEGAL DESERTS." THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS NOT A LUXURY RESERVED FOR THE PRIVILEGED FEW, BUT A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR BACKGROUND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY PROGRAM. IN OCTOBER 2020, THE ORGANIZATION INTRODUCED ITS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY PROGRAM ("DVAP") AND BOLSTERED ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SERVING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO 99 PRIMARY VICTIMS AND 257 SECONDARY VICTIMS (I.E., CHILDREN) IN 145 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY AND FINANCIAL LEGAL MATTERS ACROSS SIX COUNTIES. 70% OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO ITS CLIENTS THANKS TO LOCAL AND GOVERNMENT GRANT FUNDING.
LEGAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS. IN JANUARY 2023, THE ORGANIZATION INTRODUCED ITS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM AND BOLSTERED ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SERVING IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO 134 INDIVIDUALS AT NO COST TO ITS CLIENTS THANKS TO LOCAL AND GOVERNMENT GRANT FUNDING.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Beth Withers Executive Director And Principal Attorney | Officer | 40 | $55,385 |
Craig Godley Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kimberly Lee Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Evan Lewis Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Rebholz Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amanda Sasnett Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $122,681 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $231,146 |
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 | $358,623 |
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 | $245,762 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $23,483 |
Payroll taxes | $20,775 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,063 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,084 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,365 |
Office expenses | $5,359 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,469 |
Travel | $157 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $683 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,677 |
Insurance | $6,531 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $406,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,085 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $33,541 |
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 | $7,222 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,848 |
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 | $265,229 |
Total liabilities | $265,229 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$190,381 |
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 | $74,848 |