EIN 01-0359131

Legal Services for the Elderly

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
City
Augusta
State
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Legal Services for the Elderly provides free high quality legal services and Medicare advocacy to Maine residents aged sixty and over, who qualify under the Older Americans Act. The organization offers its programs through a statewide toll-free helpline and staff attorneys located across the state. Additionally, it participates in state health insurance assistance and senior to provide information on Medicare and Mainecare (Medicaid) to eligible individuals.
Total revenues
$2,846,172
2023
Total expenses
$2,759,043
2023
Total assets
$1,820,829
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

Program areas at Legal Services for the Elderly

Programs include: free Legal Services available through statewide toll-free helpline and staff attorneys located across the state; medicare and mainecare (medicaid) information provided through participation in state health insurance assistance and senior medicare patrol programs; free assistance provided by medicare part d appeals unit in appealing denials of medications under medicare part d and ensuring access to help in affording medications; outreach and education; and public policy and legislative advocacy pursued on behalf of the older people. During the fiscal year ended september 30, 2023, the organization handled 4,300 matters for 3,656 clients it served.

Who funds Legal Services for the Elderly

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Maine Justice FoundationSee Part Iv$273,754
United Way of Southern MaineCommunity Investment, Donor Designations$39,763
National Council on the Aging (NCOA)Support$30,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Legal Services for the Elderly

NameTitleCompensation
Jaye MartinExecutive Director$100,062
Jill RandallHelpline and Medicare Advocacy Services Director
Benjamin JenkinsLitigation Director
Michelle LachapelleOffice Manager
Barbara KirchdorferFinance Manager$77,961
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Legal Services for the Elderly

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,824,580
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$19,342
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$2,250
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,846,172

Form 990s for Legal Services for the Elderly

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Legal Services for the Elderly

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Pisgah Legal ServicesAsheville, NC$11,603,541
Community Legal Aid ServicesAkron, OH$11,057,790
Community Legal Aid SocietyWilmington, DE$8,525,145
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA)Hartford, CT$6,254,883
Southern MN Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Saint Paul, MN$11,788,555
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)Concord, NH$6,091,238
Legal Aid of the BluegrassCovington, KY$7,840,571
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC)Anchorage, AK$6,212,854
Vermont Legal AidBurlington, VT$10,126,862
Iowa Legal AidDes Moines, IA$11,242,929
Data update history
July 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $273,754 from Maine Justice Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $39,763 from United Way of Southern Maine
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,640 from United Way of Kennebec Valley
September 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5 Wabon St
Augusta, ME 04330
County
Kennebec County, ME
Website URL
mainelse.org/content/contact-us 
Phone
(207) 621-0087
IRS details
EIN
01-0359131
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Legal Services for the Elderly has new information, or want to find more organizations like Legal Services for the Elderly?

Create free Cause IQ account