Detroit Institute For Law And Organizing, operating under the name Institute for Law and Organizing, is located in Detroit, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute for Law and Organizing is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND ORGANIZING USES COLLABORATIVE POWER-BUILDING CAMPAIGNS TO COMBAT ANTI-BLACK RACISM RELATED TO DISPOSSESSION AND DISPLACEMENT FROM HOUSING AND OTHER PROPERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROPERTY TAX APPEALS PROGRAM - RELIEF OF THE POOR THE DISTRESSED OR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED - SUPPORTED OVER 500 HOMEOWNERS OF LOW-VALUE HOMES IN APPEALING THEIR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT WITH OUR FREE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL SERVICE.
WRAPAROUND SOCIAL SERVICE - RELIEF OF THE POOR THE DISTRESSED OR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED - SUPPORTED THOSE SAME 500 CLIENTS IN ADDITION TO NEARLY 1000 MORE DETROITERS IN APPLYING TO VARIOUS MUNICIPAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS TARGETED TOWARDS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - EDUCATION - HELD 11 OF OUR MONTHLY COFFEE AND STORIES EVENTS BRINGING TOGETHER GUEST EXPERTS PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN AND SHARE EXPERIENCES ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF PROPERTY TAX INJUSTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chintan Maru Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarida Scott Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Sheffield Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,505 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $211,505 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $211,505 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $75 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $100,991 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,363 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $215 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $107,940 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,565 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $103,565 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $103,565 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $103,565 |