Program areas at PTLA
General and specialized services - provides civil Legal Assistance to low- income individuals meeting eligibility guidelines within the state of Maine.
Provider network - supports technology infrastructure needs among various nonprofit organizations and is supported with annual user fees.
Private attorney involvement - offers Legal referral services to provide private attorneys to low-income individuals meeting eligibility guidelines within the state of Maine.
Technology grant - to promote full access and high-quality Legal representation through the use of technology expenses 24,438 including grants of 0 revenue 0 veterans consortium - supports the work of the statewide Legal website. Expenses 35,456 including grants of 0 revenue 0 pro bono innovation fund expenses 160,768 including grants of 0 revenue 0
Who funds Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Legal Services Corporation (LSC) | 2022-09 | Civil Legal Aid | $2,041,517 |
| Maine Justice Foundation | 2022-09 | Support Promotion and Coordination of Pro Bono Efforts By Private Maine Attorneys for Low-Income Residents of Maine Who Have Civil Legal Problems. | $324,808 |
| Maine Justice Foundation | 2022-09 | Support Civil Legal Aid Provided To Low-Income Residents of Maine Who Are Experiencing Serious Civil Legal Problems, Such As Domestic Violence, Housing, Employment Challenges Or Government Mistakes. | $283,918 |
| ...and 16 more grants received |
Personnel at PTLA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Thomas Fritzsche | Executive Director | $32,495 | 2023-10-30 |
| Necia Chaparin | Finance Director | | 2023-05-24 |
| Nan Heald | Past Executive Director | $106,479 | 2021-12-31 |
| Wendy Harlan, Esq. | President | $0 | 2024-04-04 |
| Russell Anderson | Secretary | $0 | 2024-04-04 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for PTLA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,628,855 | $7,275,908 | 18.6% |
| Program services | $102,076 | $140,608 | -27.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $4,541 | $1,541 | 194.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $2,547 | $18,933 | -86.5% |
| Total revenues | $8,738,019 | $7,436,990 | 17.5% |
Organizations like PTLA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Legal Aid Chicago (LAF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $21,230,579 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $11,242,929 |
| Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNWJ) | 501(c)(3) | Somerville, NJ | $5,485,571 |
| Legal Aid of Western Michigan | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MI | $6,734,940 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $21,637,671 |
| Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $7,975,999 |
| Mobilization for Justice (MFY) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $25,225,304 |
| Three Rivers Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Gainesville, FL | $4,235,799 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $5,655,310 |
| Justcause / Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County Inc | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, NY | $2,275,287 |
Data update history
April 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 547
- Portland, ME 04112
- Metro area
- Portland-South Portland, ME
- County
- Cumberland County, ME
- Website URL
- ptla.org/contact-usÂ
- Phone
- (207) 774-8211
IRS details
- EIN
- 01-0279387
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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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