Utah Legal Services Inc is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Utah Legal Services Inc employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utah 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 06/2023, Utah Legal Services Inc generated $5.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2023. 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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UTAH LEGAL SERVICES SEEKS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISADVANTAGED AND PERSONS OF LIMITED MEANS BY LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT UTAH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: ULS REPRESENTS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PROTECTIVE ORDER ACTIONS PROVIDING EMERGENCY LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THESE CASES IN EVERY COURT IN THE STATE EXCEPT IN SALT LAKE COUNTY WHERE SERVICES ARE COORDINATED WITH THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE. ULS ASSISTS LOW-INCOME VICTIMS OF ABUSE WITH PERMANENT SEPARATION FROM ABUSERS THROUGH DIVORCE AND PARENTAGE ACTIONS, SECURING STABLILITY FOR VICTIMS THROUGH CUSTODY AWARDS AND SPOUSAL AND CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS. ULS PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN FAMILY LAW MATTERS. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 2,842 CASES IN THIS AREA.
SERVICES IN OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE POOR: HOUSING SERVICES- ULS REPRESENTS TENANTS WITH MERITORIOUS DEFENSES TO EVICTIONS AND ENSURES SAFE AND HABITABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO TENANTS ON FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAMS. PUBLIC BENEFITS-ULS ASSISTS DISABLED UTAHNS WITH SSI AND SSDI BENEFITS, OVERPAYMENT ISSUES, FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT, MEDICAID AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION. CONSUMER-ULS PROVIDES ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICE AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION IN SOME EXTENDED CASES IN THIS AREA. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 4,301 CASES IN THESE AREAS.
SERVICES TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS: SENIOR CITIZENS-SPECIALIZED STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER, INCLUDING LEGAL PROBLEMS WITH PUBLIC BENEFITS, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LIVING WILLS, CONSUMER, HOUSING AND PROPERTY LAW. NATIVE AMERICANS-TRIBAL COURT ADVOCATES SERVE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBES ON RESERVATIONS, THEY PERFORM OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION TO UTAH'S TRIBES. AGRICULTURAL WORKERS-SERVICES DEAL WITH THE DIFFICULTIES OF SERVING A POPULATION WHICH MOVES FREQUENTLY, DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES AND MAY NOT SPEAK ENGLISH OR KNOW THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. SERVICES INCLUDE WAGE CLAIMS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC BENEFIT CASES. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 923 CASES IN THESE CATEGORIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anne Milne Director | Officer | 40 | $151,596 |
Amy Morgan Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $125,825 |
Gil A Miller Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adele Davis Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thom D Roberts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey M Watson President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $669 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,342,817 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $548,763 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,892,249 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $27,679 |
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 | $5,919,928 |
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. | $277,421 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,369 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,937,337 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $127,466 |
Other employee benefits | $833,435 |
Payroll taxes | $312,742 |
Fees for services: Management | $75,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,346 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,317 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $195,816 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $120,172 |
Travel | $65,517 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,449 |
Insurance | $25,424 |
All other expenses | $51,276 |
Total functional expenses | $6,274,228 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,005,108 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $173,163 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,058 |
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 | $41,701 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $138,944 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,278,035 |
Total assets | $2,904,119 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $390,346 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $303,566 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $216,077 |
Total liabilities | $909,989 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,954,130 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,000 |
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 | $2,904,119 |