Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $18.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 186
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 07/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 93-0591637
Organization Overview
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2020, Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc employed 186 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Public Defender Service 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 12/2020, Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
METROPOLITAN PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES, INC. ("MPD") IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES LEGAL DEFENSE SERVICES FOR MISDEMEANOR TO CAPITAL MURDER CASES, JUVENILE MATTERS FROM DELINQUENCY TO DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH CASES FROM CIVIL COMMITMENTS TO MENTAL HEALTH COURTS, AND SPECIALTY PROJECTS FROM DRUG COURTS TO COMMUNITY COURT. MPD HANDLES THOUSANDS OF CASES A YEAR WITH THE PRIMARY PUBLIC DEFENSE CONTRACTS IN MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE LARGEST CAPITAL DEFENSE CONTRACT IN THE STATE.MPD IS ALSO DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HOLISTIC MODEL IN WHICH WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCE, PROVIDING A BROAD ARRAY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES LIKE LONG-TERM STABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON. METROPOLITAN PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES HANDLES THOUSANDS OF CRIMINAL CASES PER YEAR AND IS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC DEFENSE COMMUNITY, FOR ITS TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND THE GUIDANCE, SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT OF ITS ATTORNEYS. WITH THIS REPUTATION AND ROLE COME AN ABIDING INTEREST IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ISSUES, AND THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO AFFECT CHANGE IN THOSE SYSTEMS, BOTH AT THE COUNTY AND STATE LEVELS.MPD'S COMMUNITY LAW DIVISION PROVIDES BARRIER REDUCTION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION ASSISTING WITH REINTEGRATION AND RESTORATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO VETERANS, NON-CITIZENS, INDIVIDUALS IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS FEDERAL AND COUNTY CONTRACTS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON. METROPOLITAN PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES HANDLES THOUSANDS OF CRIMINAL CASES PER YEAR AND IS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC DEFENSE COMMUNITY, FOR ITS TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND THE GUIDANCE, SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT OF ITS ATTORNEYS. WITH THIS REPUTATION AND ROLE COME AN ABIDING INTEREST IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ISSUES, AND THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO AFFECT CHANGE IN THOSE SYSTEMS, BOTH AT THE COUNTY AND STATE LEVELS.MPD'S COMMUNITY LAW DIVISION PROVIDES BARRIER REDUCTION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION ASSISTING WITH REINTEGRATION AND RESTORATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO VETERANS, NON-CITIZENS, INDIVIDUALS IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS FEDERAL AND COUNTY CONTRACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carl Macpherson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $139,843 |
Greg Scholl Director | 40 | $138,012 | |
Mary Bruington Director | 40 | $126,730 | |
Doug Killian Chief Attorney | 40 | $124,061 | |
Chris Colburn Chief Attorney | 40 | $123,761 | |
Dawn Andrews Chief Attorney | 40 | $123,657 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,408,487 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $932,534 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,341,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,648 |
| 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 | $18,356,669 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $331,061 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $331,061 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,933,684 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $706,061 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,457,581 |
| Payroll taxes | $894,109 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $43,541 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $77,550 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $218,857 |
| Information technology | $220,571 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $859,643 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $15,200 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $182,603 |
| Insurance | $11,088 |
| All other expenses | $43,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,621,330 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,015,577 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,865,055 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $231,858 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $328,180 |
| 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 | $185,860 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $377,723 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $40,563 |
| Total assets | $8,044,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,048,262 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,539 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $40,563 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,300,282 |
| Other liabilities | $481,160 |
| Total liabilities | $3,880,806 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,953,267 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $210,743 |
| 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 | $8,044,816 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc has recieved totaling $217,262.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LEGAL SERVICES AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO PREVENT AND CONFRONT DEPORTATION OF OREGON RESIDENTS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS AT THE PORTLAND IMMIGRATION COURT | $167,262 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT STAFF TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, CONSULTATION AND APPLICATION-BASED LEGAL SERVICES, LEGAL CLINICS AND EVENTS, AND CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES STATEWIDE | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Inc Monterey Park, CA | $39,214,878 | $50,224,701 |
Public Defender Association Seattle, WA | $13,410,150 | $31,692,151 |
Federal Defenders Of San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | $4,535,681 | $32,559,849 |
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $44,798,042 | $33,430,968 |
Centro Legal De La Raza Inc Oakland, CA | $11,440,171 | $21,545,671 |
Bay Area Legal Aid Oakland, CA | $17,967,093 | $22,860,765 |
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | $76,776,179 | $28,245,541 |
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |