Emergency Legal Responders
- Assets
- $303.7k
- Revenue
- $317.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 12/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-3334639
Organization Overview
Emergency Legal Responders is located in New Orleans, LA. 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 12/2023, Emergency Legal Responders employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Emergency Legal Responders 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 12/2023, Emergency Legal Responders generated $317.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.7k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE HELP PEOPLE FACED WITH DISASTERS SOLVE AND PREVENT LEGAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING FREE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EASILY UNDERSTANDABLE INFORMATION AND SERVICES. COMMITTED TO A UNIFIED, NATIONWIDE APPROACH, ELR ADDRESSES THE INTENTIONAL COMPLEXITIES OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE RAPIDLY DEPLOY TO DISASTER-IMPACTED AREAS, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE LEGAL GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION. IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, ELR HAS CONDUCTED OVER 30 LEGAL CLINICS, OFFERING CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS NAVIGATING COMPLEX RECOVERY PROCESSES
OUR DISASTER-RIGHTS EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ENSURES FREE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL LEGAL INFORMATION THROUGH USER-FRIENDLY GUIDES, EXPLANATORY VIDEOS, AND VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THESE INITIATIVES FOCUS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, SURVIVOR RIGHTS, POST-DISASTER SERVICES, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY STRATEGIES. BY MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS LIKE INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, X (FORMERLY TWITTER), AND FACEBOOK, ELR EFFECTIVELY CONNECTS WITH DIVERSE GROUPS. OUR ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY IS WIDELY SHARED ACROSS THESE PLATFORMS, ENSURING BROAD ACCESS TO VITAL INFORMATION. OTHERS OFTEN ADOPT OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH IN THE FIELD.
ELR OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING SESSIONS FOR LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND DISASTER RESPONDERS. THESE WORKSHOPS, AVAILABLE AS WEBINARS AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS, FOCUS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND LONG-TERM PLANNING. OUR 'CLINIC IN A BOX' MODEL PROVIDES ORGANIZATIONS WITH TANGIBLE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amelia Hoppe Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $80,125 |
Patrick Shepherd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bridget Rabun Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $18,333 |
Caitlin Morgenstern President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Morgan Cattaneo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Cvitanovic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,714 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,714 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,000 |
| 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 | $317,714 |
| 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 | $3,859 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,458 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,264 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,531 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,105 |
| 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 | $4,802 |
| Advertising and promotion | $151 |
| Office expenses | $1,736 |
| Information technology | $3,017 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,207 |
| Travel | $1,170 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $8,424 |
| Total functional expenses | $137,724 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,698 |
| 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 | $303,698 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,138 |
| 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 | $5,138 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $298,560 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $303,698 |