Education Rights Counsel is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2018. 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 12/2022, Education Rights Counsel employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Education Rights Counsel 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 12/2022, Education Rights Counsel generated $563.3k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $445.1k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FURNISH LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION: PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS ON A FREE OR LOW-BONO BASIS FOR LOW-INCOME NEBRASKA PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES NEEDING HELP WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION AND/OR STUDENT DISCIPLINE. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS/FAMILIES AND OVER 100 ADDITIONAL CONSULTS.CONSULTING SERVICES: PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, LAWYERS AND NON COUNSEL ADVOCATES WHO ARE REPRESENTING OR WORKING WITH LOW-INCOME FAMILIES INVOLVED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE.EDUCATION: PROVIDE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING TO TEACH SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE RIGHTS TO EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE EDUCATION CONTEXT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lauren Micek Vargas Executive Dir. | 40 | $90,833 | |
George Achola Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Pedersen Sec. & Treas. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Tran Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Weitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debora Wisneski President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $112,325 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $345,869 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $458,194 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $105,071 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $563,274 |
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. | $90,833 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $83,255 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,986 |
Payroll taxes | $13,317 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $126,308 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,959 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,742 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,421 |
Office expenses | $33,102 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,075 |
Travel | $319 |
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 | $6,961 |
All other expenses | $4,199 |
Total functional expenses | $445,061 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $352,121 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $352,121 |
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 | $352,121 |
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 | $352,121 |