EIN 34-0866026

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
164
State
Year formed
1905
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality Legal services and working for systemic solutions.
Total revenues
$16,504,708
2022
Total expenses
$16,632,542
2022
Total assets
$19,639,593
2022
Num. employees
164
2022

Program areas at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Legal Aid promotes education and economic stability for people with low incomes. Legal Aid's strategies in achieving this goal include: removing employment barriers, providing consumer protection, increasing access to public benefits, and improving clients' access to quality education. In 2022, Legal Aid removed education barriers for clients in 100% of relevant cases. We also reduced debt, increased income, and increased assets for our clients by $10.5 million.
Legal Aid secures decent, affordable housing for people with low incomes. Legal Aid's strategies in achieving this goal include increasing access to rent assistance, improving housing stability, and improving housing conditions. In 2022, Legal Aid: prevented 82% of foreclosures; and prevented 89% of evictions/involuntary moves.
Legal Aid improves safety and health for people with low incomes. Legal Aid's strategies in achieving this goal include: securing safety for domestic violence survivors and other victims of crime; increasing access to healthcare; and improving health and safety of homes and neighborhoods. In 2022, Legal Aid increased safety for 97% of clients for whom safety was an issue and expanded our medical Legal partnerships with local health providers.

Who funds Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Civil Legal Aid$3,488,975
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$2,500,000
Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (OLAF)Funding To Support Civil Legal Services for Low-Income and Underserved Ohioans$1,026,663
...and 71 more grants received totalling $11,964,388

Personnel at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

NameTitleCompensation
Colleen CotterExecutive Director$197,097
Jason NedleyDirector Finance$136,722
Tanzalea DanielsDirector of Finance$108,826
Melanie ShakarianDirector of Development An$174,619
Abigail StaudtManaging Attorney$113,722
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,322,207
Program services$6,845
Investment income and dividends$282,528
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$27,434
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$45,194
Net income from fundraising events$-179,500
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,504,708

Form 990s for Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-10-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-12-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Community Legal Aid ServicesAkron, OH$11,057,790
Pisgah Legal ServicesAsheville, NC$11,603,541
Atlanta Legal Aid SocietyAtlanta, GA$14,314,283
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CA$18,203,140
Legal Services of North FloridaTallahassee, FL$8,726,819
Legal Aid of Western MissouriKansas City, MO$52,249,354
Legal Aid Chicago (LAF)Chicago, IL$25,164,329
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM)Saint Louis, MO$46,934,343
Bay Area Legal ServicesTampa, FL$12,511,833
Legal Aid Services of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK$30,556,947
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $3,488,975 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $1,026,663 from Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (OLAF)
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $2,990,254 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1223 W Sixth St
Cleveland, OH 44113
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
lasclev.org/ 
Phone
(216) 861-5500
Facebook page
legalaidcleveland 
Twitter profile
@legalaidcle 
IRS details
EIN
34-0866026
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1905
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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