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
Personnel at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Colleen Cotter | Executive Director | $197,097 | 2023-07-18 |
Jason Nedley | Director Finance | $136,722 | 2022-12-31 |
Melanie Shakarian | Director of Development An | $174,619 | 2022-12-31 |
Abigail Staudt | Managing Attorney | $113,722 | 2022-12-31 |
Tanzalea Daniels | Past Director of Finance and Administrative Operations | $108,826 | 2021-12-31 |
...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $16,322,207 | $14,780,627 | 10.4% |
Program services | $6,845 | $1,500 | 356.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $282,528 | $316,108 | -10.6% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $27,434 | $-17,570 | 256.1% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $45,194 | $282,343 | -84% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-179,500 | $-75,068 | -139.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $16,504,708 | $15,287,940 | 8% |
Organizations like Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Community Legal Aid Services | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $11,057,790 |
Bet Tzedek | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $18,203,140 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $14,314,283 |
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $46,934,343 |
Legal Aid Chicago (LAF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $21,230,579 |
Legal Aid of Western Missouri | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $52,249,354 |
Legal Services of North Florida | 501(c)(3) | Tallahassee, FL | $8,726,819 |
Pisgah Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $11,603,541 |
Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $6,242,736 |
Bay Area Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Tampa, FL | $12,511,833 |
Data update history
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/Â
- Phone
- (216) 861-5500
- Facebook page
- legalaidclevelandÂ
- Twitter profile
- @legalaidcleÂ
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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