Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc

Organization Overview

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc 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, Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID, INC. (SALA) WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET THE FUNDAMENTAL UNMET CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF MORE THAN 10,900 INDIVIDUALS; 83% RECEIVED COUNSEL, ADVICE OR LIMITED ACTION SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING CONCERNING LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, HELP IN A PRO SE CLINIC, OR PREPARATION OF COURT OR OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS; 17% WERE ASSISTED WITH EXTENDED SERVICES SUCH AS OBTAINING A COURT DECISION, NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT ON MORE COMPLEX CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, REPRESENTATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS OR COURT PROCEEDINGS. SALA RAISED COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, BY TEACHING PREVENTION AND SELF-HELP METHODS, MAKING PRESENTATIONS AND DISTRIBUTING LEGAL INFORMATION BROCHURES AND SELF-HELP MATERIALS TO OVER 4,400 INDIVIDUALS. THE IMPACT OF SERVICES PROVIDED RESULTED IN RECOVERY OF 858,948 IN THE VALUE OF HOMES SAVED, CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT AWARDS, LUMP SUM BENEFIT PAYMENTS AND MONEY JUDGEMENTS. SALA AVOIDED 250,654 IN GARNISHMENTS AND COURT JUDGEMENTS FOR CLIENTS. FOR EVERY 1 INVESTED IN SALA, 6.42 OF ACTUAL VALUE IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON A 2019 SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ANALYSIS PERFORMED BY COMMUNITY SERVICES ANALYSIS, LLC THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM (VLP) SALA ACCEPTED 680 NEW CASES, CONDUCTED 437 CLINICS AND CLASSES AND COMPLETED 542 CASES AND MATTERS BENEFITTING OVER 1,653 PERSONS. THE VLP PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,261 HOURS OF FREE LEGAL AID VALUED AT 315,275.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anthony L Young
Executive Di
$115,901
Doris L Butler
COO
$86,778
Michael Kochanski
Comptroller
$71,978
Frederick Petersen
President
$0
Roxanne Veliz
Vice Preside
$0
Keith Singer
Secretary/tr
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Blue Crossblue Shield Of Arizona
Health Insurance
$518,129
Continental Development Co
Rent
$414,909
Mutual Of America
Employee Pension
$164,689
Global Market Innovators
Computer Support
$144,362
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,041,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$155,311
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,196,891
Total Program Service Revenue$817,847
Investment income $121
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 $5,014,859

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