Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc is located in Window Rock, AZ. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dna-Peoples Legal Services 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 12/2023, Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 9 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:
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NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES LOW-INCOME PEOPLE WITH A FULL RANGE OF FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION IN STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL COURTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DNA - PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION TO PERSONS LIVING IN POVERTY ON THE NAVAJO, HOPI, AND JICARILLA APACHE RESERVATIONS, AND IN PARTS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA, NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO, AND SOUTHERN UTAH. DNA'S MAIN OFFICE, AS WELL AS DNA'S FORT DEFIANCE BRANCH OFFICE, ARE LOCATED IN WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA. DNA ALSO HAS BRANCH OFFICES IN CHINLE ARIZONA, TUBA CITY ARIZONA, FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA, KEAMS CANYON ARIZONA, AND FARMINGTON NEW MEXICO. OUR OFFICE IN KEAMS CANYON, DESIGNATED AS OUR HOPI OFFICE, PROVIDES CIVIL AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE HOPI AND TO OTHERS PRIMARILY LIVING ON THE HOPI RESERVATION.CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE ODNA SERVES CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN POVERTY, WITH THE FULL RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS, SUCH AS CONSUMER LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GUARDIANSHIPS, OTHER FAMILY LAW, LANDLORD/TENANT, EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC BENEFITS CASES. WE ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS, AND WE SERVE AS THE HOPI TRIBE PUBLIC DEFENDER. DNA STAFF PRACTICE IN TRIBAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COURTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anna Atencio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Annette Tecube Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad O Abeyta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Delores Coochyamptewa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Earl Mettler Former Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ella R Wilson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,418,237 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,052 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,547,289 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,061,608 |
Investment income | $26,915 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,360 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,336 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,646,294 |
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. | $189,174 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,835 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,253,357 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $715,564 |
Payroll taxes | $260,131 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,204 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,001 |
Fees for services: Other | $321,161 |
Advertising and promotion | $104,680 |
Office expenses | $172,556 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $197,667 |
Travel | $127,376 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $40,297 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $70,444 |
Insurance | $76,066 |
All other expenses | $76,523 |
Total functional expenses | $5,973,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $787,507 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $941,654 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $524,558 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,862 |
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 | $234,019 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $870,834 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $811,369 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $70,961 |
Total assets | $4,256,764 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $406,155 |
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 | $580,797 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $17,776 |
Total liabilities | $1,004,728 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $467,173 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,784,863 |
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 | $4,256,764 |