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EIN 38-1358203

Legal Aid and Defender Association (LAD)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
I03: Crime and Legal-Related Professional Societies and Associations
Description
To provide holistic, innovative legal services that improve the quality of life and empower vulnerable and underserved individuals, families and communities.
Total revenues
$1,086,982
2023
Total expenses
$1,201,223
2023
Total assets
$750,017
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at LAD

Civil law group - provides civil Legal assistance and representation in wayne, oakland, and macomb counties with respect to issues involving consumer credit, landlords and tenants, family law, foreclosure, and public benefits

Who funds Legal Aid and Defender Association (LAD)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way for Southeastern MichiganGrant$50,000
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganGeneral Operations$25,000
Michigan State Bar Foundation (MSBF)Legal Services for Low-Income Households$20,227
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at LAD

NameTitleCompensation
Michelle JohnsonPresident Chief Executive Officer
Kesha SawyerDirector of Operations
Roger ShortChairperson / Director$0
Erica FitzgeraldVice Chair$0
Nicole N GoodsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$134,145
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for LAD

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$995,315
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$91,667
Total revenues$1,086,982

Form 990s for LAD

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-01990View PDF
2020-092021-08-18990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from United Way for Southeastern Michigan
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
September 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementCrime and lawLegal servicesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
613 Abbott Suite 610
Detroit, MI 48226
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
ladadetroit.org/ 
Phone
(313) 976-5670
Facebook page
legalaiddetroit 
Twitter profile
@legalaiddet 
IRS details
EIN
38-1358203
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I03: Crime and Legal-Related Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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