Ohio Legal Help is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2019. 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 06/2021, Ohio Legal Help employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Legal Help 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 06/2021, Ohio Legal Help generated $799.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $499.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 2 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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OHIO LEGAL HELP LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO IMPROVE JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL OHIOANS. OUR WORK REMOVES BARRIERS TO THE LAW SO THAT ALL OHIOANS CAN UNDERSTAND THEIR LEGAL OPTIONS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND CONNECT TO LEGAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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86 PERCENT OF CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS REPORTED BY LOW-INCOME AMERICANS RECEIVE INADEQUATE OR NO LEGAL HELP. PEOPLE WHO NEED LEGAL HELP THE MOST ARE OFTEN THE ONES WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO IT. IT'S AN IMPORTANT ISSUE CALLED THE JUSTICE GAP, AND IT REFERS TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE AMERICANS AND THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. OHIO LEGAL HELP WAS CREATED TO BRIDGE AND CLOSE THIS JUSTICE GAP IN OHIO. AS A STATEWIDE, SECURE MOBILE-FIRST HUB OF LEGAL INFORMATION, FORMS AND RESOURCES, OHIO LEGAL HELP BRIDGES THE JUSTICE GAP FOR UNDERSERVED, VULNERABLE AND LOW-INCOME OHIOANS BY CONNECTING THEM TO CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR LIVES.(PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
86 PERCENT OF CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS REPORTED BY LOW-INCOME AMERICANS RECEIVE INADEQUATE OR NO LEGAL HELP. PEOPLE WHO NEED LEGAL HELP THE MOST ARE OFTEN THE ONES WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO IT. IT'S AN IMPORTANT ISSUE CALLED THE JUSTICE GAP, AND IT REFERS TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE AMERICANS AND THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. OHIO LEGAL HELP WAS CREATED TO BRIDGE AND CLOSE THIS JUSTICE GAP IN OHIO. AS A STATEWIDE, SECURE MOBILE-FIRST HUB OF LEGAL INFORMATION, FORMS AND RESOURCES, OHIO LEGAL HELP BRIDGES THE JUSTICE GAP FOR UNDERSERVED, VULNERABLE AND LOW-INCOME OHIOANS BY CONNECTING THEM TO CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR LIVES.(PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Choe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,162 |
David Kutik President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Bloomfield Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Pinney Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Holt Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jose Bautista Director | 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 | $53,196 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $746,671 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $799,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $799,877 |
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. | $169,137 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,626 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,055 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,754 |
Other employee benefits | $19,179 |
Payroll taxes | $24,413 |
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 | $15,247 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,023 |
Office expenses | $4,362 |
Information technology | $21,496 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $971 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,378 |
Insurance | $1,468 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $499,031 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,867 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $164,181 |
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 | $15,286 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $120,706 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $596,040 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,128 |
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 | $53,541 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $86,669 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,871 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $372,500 |
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 | $596,040 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Ohio Legal Help has recieved totaling $474,950.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Funding to support information and civil legal services for underserved Ohioans. | $369,899 |
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
Tomkat Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Midpenn Legal Services Inc Harrisburg, PA | $12,492,160 | $10,083,039 |