Center For Legal Advocacy
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $8.2k
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 05/1976
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 84-0705890
Organization Overview
Center For Legal Advocacy, operating under the name Disability Law Colorado, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (R23) the organization is classified as: Disabled Persons Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Disability Law Colorado employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Law Colorado 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, Disability Law Colorado generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER PEOPLE IN COLORADO THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (PADD) - THE PADD PROGRAM USES A RANGE OF REMEDIES TO ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING SELF-ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE, NEGOTIATION, AND LITIGATION. P&AS ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN ANY SETTING WHERE A PERSON WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RECEIVES SERVICES. WITH THIS AUTHORITY, THEY MAY ACCESS AND MONITOR BOTH FACILITIES AND RECORDS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE'S RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS (PAIR) - THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED WAS CREATED TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES FROM THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCATE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE FEDERAL STATUTE SPECIFICALLY CHARGES THIS PROGRAM WITH HELPING TO IMPLEMENT THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 206,377 . CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE SERVICES AND BENEFITS UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT AND TITLE 1 OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COLORADO, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED BY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. UPON THE REQUEST OF CLIENTS AND CLIENT APPLICANTS FOR SERVICES UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT, CAP WILL ASSIST AND ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. CAP MAY ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY WITH RESPECT TO SERVICES THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL.143,266 . OTHER PROGRAMS - OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE VOTING PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY (PAVA), ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (PAAT), TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (PATBI), AND THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE AND PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY. 803,086
OLDER AMERICANS - THIS CONTRACT SUPPORTS THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, THE PACE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, AND THE COLORADO LEGAL ASSISTANCE DEVELOPER.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI) - THE PAIMI GRANT PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT (SERIOUS) MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI) AND CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT (SERIOUS) IMPAIRMENT OR EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES THROUGH ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alissa Rausch Ed D President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Bhagwandin ESQ Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Kay Kisseberth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Pharis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Atkinson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Joseph Buzek Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,812,065 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $437,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,249,918 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $21,636 |
| 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 | -$16,065 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,261,849 |
| 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. | $156,533 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,103 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,806,033 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,838 |
| Other employee benefits | $157,726 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,476 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $120 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $145,441 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $81,610 |
| Information technology | $20,682 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $76,942 |
| Travel | $85,761 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,478 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $20,633 |
| All other expenses | $48,651 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,950,906 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $515,550 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $132,866 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $470 |
| 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 | $36,063 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $456,269 |
| Investments—other securities | $8,197 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,299,911 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,349 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,719 |
| 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 | $818 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $169,886 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $633,415 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $496,610 |
| 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 | $1,299,911 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
M I K I D Mentally Ill Kids In Distress Phoenix, AZ | $12,373,187 | $12,281,843 |
Disability Rights Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $1,136,271 | $4,587,131 |
Center For Legal Advocacy Denver, CO | $1,299,911 | $3,261,849 |
Disability Rights Center Of Kansas Inc Topeka, KS | $1,293,170 | $2,522,191 |
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Denver, CO | $1,537,168 | $2,127,232 |
The Arc-Jefferson Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties Lakewood, CO | $3,382,944 | $1,740,669 |
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council Lincoln, NE | $86,648 | $0 |
Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Association Fort Collins, CO | $126,026 | $0 |
Presidio Foundation Mountain Green, UT | $620,817 | $14,185 |
Advocates For The Disabled Inc Mesa, AZ | $0 | $0 |