Community Firm
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $18.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-4867019
Organization Overview
Community Firm, operating under the name Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project, is located in Denver, CO. 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 12/2021, Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project 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 12/2021, Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project generated $18.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.5m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMMUNITY FIRM PARTNERS WITH LOW INCOME AND WORKING PEOPLE TO BUILD ECONOMIC AND RACIAL EQUITY. WE DO THIS BY CONFRONTING ECONOMIC ABUSE AND INVESTING IN COMMUNITY WEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THROUGH THE COLORADO STABILITY FUND, A PROGRAM OF CEDP, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO RENTERS FACING EVICTION OR DISPLACEMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, THE FUND ISSUES QUICK, ACCURATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE CHECKS IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS WHEN NEEDED TO STABILIZE A FAMILY. THE COMMUNITY FIRM SERVED MORE THAN 5000 PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 2000 HOUSEHOLDS. IN 2020 AND EARLY 2021, THE COMMUNITY FIRM, MANAGED AN EXPERIMENTAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BOTH IN-HOUSE AND THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE IN-HOUSE PROGRAM UTILIZED A HYBRID GRANT-LOAN STRUCTURE WITH ALL LOANS FORGIVEN IN 2021. THE EXTERNAL PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SOUGHT TO STABILIZE TENANTS THROUGH GRANTS THAT PAID PAST AND FUTURE RENT, OFTEN AT A REDUCTION OF FULL-FACE VALUE.
THROUGH CED LAW, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO RENTERS FACING EVICTION IN THE STATE OF COLORADO. MANAGED SEPARATELY FROM THE COLORADO STABILITY FUND, CED LAW PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO HUNDREDS OF COLORADANS FACING EVICTION OR STRUGGLING WITH CONSUMER AND HOUSING DEBT BURDENS. DEPENDING ON CLIENT NEED, ATTORNEYS PROVIDE ADVICE, LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION, OR FULL-SERVICE LEGAL REPRESENTATION. CED LAW ALSO MANAGES LEGAL AID CLINICS ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
THE COMMUNITY FIRM'S CLIENTS HAVE PUSHED THE ORGANIZATION TO AMPLIFY THEIR EXPERIENCES INTO POLICY CHANGE. THE COMMUNITY FIRM'S PUBLIC POLICY AND ORGANIZING FUNCTION INVESTS IN STORYTELLING AND DATA TO INFORM POLICY DEBATES. THE FIRM ALSO ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY ON A DE MINIMIS BASIS ON ISSUES THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO ITS MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zachary Neumann Executive Director/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $91,692 |
Sam Gilman Co-Founder & President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $89,814 |
Carey Degenaro Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $89,750 |
Martha Lanaghen Head Of People | Officer | 60 | $44,815 |
Jennifer Lopez Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marco Dorado Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,350,162 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,526,576 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,876,738 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,975 |
| Investment income | $123 |
| 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 | $18,879,836 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $120,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,305,024 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $330,067 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,581 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,142,015 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,601 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,573 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,764 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,120 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,898 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,863 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,264 |
| Office expenses | $3,113 |
| Information technology | $17,914 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,377 |
| Travel | $883 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,384 |
| Interest | $43,131 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,325 |
| Insurance | $1,619 |
| All other expenses | $4,332 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,461,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,766,310 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,904,744 |
| 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 | $15,270 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,286 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,239 |
| Total assets | $6,715,849 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,208 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,053,812 |
| 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 | $3,000,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $821,659 |
| Total liabilities | $5,977,679 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $597,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,009 |
| 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 | $6,715,849 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Firm has awarded $120,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver, CO PURPOSE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE | $60,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE | $60,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Community Firm has recieved totaling $3,140,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1,250,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $650,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $650,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $500,000 |
Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project | $80,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: THE COVID-19 EVICTION DEFENSE PROJECT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Salt Lake Legal Defender Association Salt Lake City, UT | $36,357,529 | $22,046,436 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Community Firm Denver, CO | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 |
Colorado Legal Services Denver, CO | $16,011,744 | $17,399,639 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Utah County Public Defender Association Provo, UT | $1,776,586 | $10,332,982 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Kansas Legal Services Inc Topeka, KS | $3,426,047 | $7,977,821 |
Utah Legal Services Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,819,737 | $5,834,005 |
Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc Window Rock, AZ | $3,957,936 | $5,306,125 |