Program areas at Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (laet) provides Legal help to low-income residents of East Tennessee free of charge to our clients with a mission to strengthen communities and change lives through high quality Legal services. During 2023, laet closed over 6,000 cases helping more than 11,490 people including 4,680 children, 1,356 seniors, 202 veterans, and 1,936 survivors of family violence. Laet's services had a great economic impact as well. Our services generated $87,290,000 in economic impact to our local East Tennessee economy last year alone. Laet also supports a robust volunteer attorney program. During 2023, 294 volunteer lawyers worked on 632 pro bono cases for eligible laet clients.laet staff engage in extensive community outreach and education to ensure all are aware of our services and Legal issues they may be facing. Our vast community collaborations ensure holistic services to our clients so the full range of their needs may be met. Other collaborations allow us to partner on a number of grants that enhance specialized services to various populations throughout our service area. Our statewide collaborations continue to expand and increase our ability to serve those facing crisis civil Legal problems.
Who funds Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Legal Aid of East Tennessee
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Debra House | Executive Director | $190,429 | 2024-10-23 |
| Melissa Brumfield | Director of Finance | $136,446 | 2023-12-31 |
| Russell Fowler | Director of Litigation and Att | $173,068 | 2023-12-31 |
| Christina Magrans-Tillery, Esq. | Vice President | $0 | 2024-09-21 |
| Stephen Barham, Esq. | Secretary | $0 | 2024-09-21 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Legal Aid of East Tennessee
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,264,057 | $5,880,445 | 23.5% |
| Program services | $0 | $2,100 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $33,133 | $2,954 | 1021.6% |
| 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 | $-127 | $-9,648 | 98.7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $6,032 | $-7,476 | 180.7% |
| Total revenues | $7,303,095 | $5,868,375 | 24.4% |
Organizations like Legal Aid of East Tennessee
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Pisgah Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $11,603,541 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $21,426,692 |
| Bet Tzedek | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $18,203,140 |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $15,673,819 |
| Community Legal Aid Services | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $11,057,790 |
| Legal Services of North Florida | 501(c)(3) | Tallahassee, FL | $9,716,531 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $13,143,968 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $15,316,263 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (LAF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $25,164,329 |
| Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, WV | $17,209,544 |
Data update history
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 607 W Summit Hill Dr SW
- Knoxville, TN 37902
- Metro area
- Knoxville, TN
- County
- Knox County, TN
- Website URL
- laet.org/Â
- Phone
- (865) 637-0484
IRS details
- EIN
- 58-9132803
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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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