Program areas at Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Legal Aid has been meeting the civil Legal needs of low-income iowans for more than forty years. We make hope, dignity and justice possible for more than 32,000 iowans every year. With ten regional offices, Iowa Legal Aid services clients in every county in the state of Iowa. Our free Legal assistance helps at risk families to live safely and obtain income security, housing stability and access to healthcare. Our effective and innovative strategic initiatives are a critical lifeline for communities in need such as disaster victims, children, seniors, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and people with disabilities.
Who funds Iowa Legal Aid
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Iowa Legal Aid
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kelly Meiners | Chief Financial Officer | $106,234 | 2023-12-31 |
| Nicholas Smithberg | Executive Director | $137,000 | 2024-11-12 |
| Alex Kornya | Litigation Director | $101,890 | 2023-12-31 |
| Gail Klearman | Managing Attorney | $100,251 | 2022-12-31 |
| Carrie O'Conner | Manager | $101,555 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Iowa Legal Aid
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $15,720,660 | $11,179,993 | 40.6% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $130,525 | $79,578 | 64% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-31,359 | $-18,940 | -65.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-1,760 | $-7,242 | 75.7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $18,126 | $9,540 | 90% |
| Total revenues | $15,836,192 | $11,242,929 | 40.9% |
Organizations like Iowa Legal Aid
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Community Legal Aid Services | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $11,057,790 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $13,143,968 |
| Legal Services of Northern California | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $14,375,532 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (LAF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $25,164,329 |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $15,673,819 |
| Community Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, DE | $9,274,089 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $11,603,541 |
| Maryland Legal Aid | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $35,587,700 |
| Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $30,556,947 |
| Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $8,067,070 |
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 666 Walnut St 25th Floor
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- Metro area
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- County
- Polk County, IA
- Website URL
- iowalegalaid.org/Â
- Phone
- (515) 243-2151
- Facebook page
- iowa.legal.aidÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 42-1079227
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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
- Central organization
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