Program areas at Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
Tenants Advocacy Program provides a trusted advocate for renters in and out of court, and incorporates all of the services LCBH provides directly for tenants as a continuum of services and care.*Legal representation for eviction defense (non-foreclosure)*Legal representation for renters living in foreclosed buildings *Representation without litigation-legal counsel and negotiations outside of court*Pro Bono support-LCBH volunteer and intern program to increase direct service capacity*Foreclosure Helpline-to assist renters with foreclosure issues in Chicago and statewide *Foreclosure Counseling-assistance to renters who are living or believe they are living in a foreclosed building*Supportive Services to help LCBH clients most vulnerable to homelessness achieve housing stability*Brief services and Pro Se help-assistance with renter self-representation*Legal information provided by chatbot at rentervention.com
Education, Outreach and Public Policy Program provides outreach and education to empower various stakeholders with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves or on behalf of renters. Public policy efforts are collaborations with a variety of stakeholders on issues ranging from equal justice in the courtroom, efforts to reduce homelessness, and efforts that preserve or increase affordable housing in Chicago. *Tenant education and outreach efforts to assist renters living in large buildings*Legal advocates training*Community advocates training*Fair Housing Education*Collaborations on policy efforts to affect systemic change
Affordable Housing Preservation (AHPP) helps preserve vitality and affordability in Chicago's neighborhoods through legal services to assist renters and community-based organizations in their efforts to improve poor living conditions and to keep buildings occupied that are threatened with foreclosure. *Legal representation and advocacy that saves affordable housing units*Tenant organizing to improve building conditions*Coordinated collaboration with community-based partners
Who funds Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mark Swartz | Executive Director | $108,250 | 2023-09-15 |
| Cynthia Fox | Operations Director / Operations Manager | | 2022-10-28 |
| Allen Hailey | Development and Communications Director / Development Director | | 2022-10-28 |
| Michelle Gilbert | Legal and Policy Director | | 2022-10-28 |
| Anita Lewis | Supportive Services Director | | 2022-10-28 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,667,796 | $2,943,773 | 24.6% |
| Program services | $78,970 | $95,825 | -17.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $45,574 | $39,752 | 14.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-2,366 | $33,133 | -107.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-8,461 | $-1,131 | -648.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $32,255 | $5,366 | 501.1% |
| Total revenues | $3,813,768 | $3,116,718 | 22.4% |
Organizations like Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Tzedek DC | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,812,815 |
| The City Bar Fund | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $7,750,390 |
| Public Counsel (PC) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $17,516,532 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AAAJLA) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $14,614,761 |
| New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $6,504,940 |
| Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | 501(c)(3) | Redwood City, CA | $6,068,758 |
| Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,396,520 |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) | 501(c)(3) | Fall River, MA | $10,165,414 |
| Western Center on Law & Poverty | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $5,424,714 |
| Juvenile Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $5,183,284 |
Data update history
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Polk Bros Foundation August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 33 N Lasalle 900
- Chicago, IL 60602
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Phone
- (312) 347-7600
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3134577
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1981
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- I80: Legal Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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