EIN 04-3177488

Metrowest Legal Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Metrowest Legal Services (mwls) provides free Legal advocacy in civil cases to protect and advance the rights of the poor, elderly, disabled, homeless and other disenfranchised people in our service area so they may obtain Legal, social and economic justice. Mwls assists client eligible persons in securing access to basic needs and in challenging institutional barriers in order to achieve justice.
Total revenues
$5,142,739
2024
Total expenses
$4,266,288
2024
Total assets
$5,470,198
2024
Num. employees
48
2024

Program areas at Metrowest Legal Services

During fiscal year 2024, mwls provided Legal assistance to 3,517 clients. 116 Legal clinics were held where consultation and Legal advice were provided to 519 attendees. 35 outreach or training presentations were provided, attended by 1,393 attendees. 107 volunteer attorneys provided Legal representation to clients, donating Services valued at $403,275. Legal representation also resulted in significant economic benefits for our clients including $146,926 in direct lump sum payment to clients; $190,129 in monthly direct benefits to clients; $1,271,278 in lump sum savings for clients; and $94,500 in monthly payment savings to clients.

Who funds Metrowest Legal Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC)To Provide Financial Support for Legal Assistance Programs$3,269,172
SpringwellLegal Services$205,520
Massachusetts Bar Foundation (MBF)Various$150,170
...and 27 more grants received totalling $4,127,110

Personnel at Metrowest Legal Services

NameTitleCompensation
Mary KielyChief Financial Officer$107,159
Elizabeth A SouleExecutive Director$131,681
Stephen J. MatthewsAdvocacy Director$127,721
Trey WalshDevelopment Director
Pb Cheryl A. PalmieriDirector , Staff Attorney
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Metrowest Legal Services

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,868,576
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$16,080
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$258,083
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,142,739

Form 990s for Metrowest Legal Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-14990View PDF
2023-062023-11-03990View PDF
2022-062023-02-22990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $3,269,172 from Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC)
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Boston Bar Foundation
July 16, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessCrime and lawLegal servicesVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
63 Fountain St 304
Framingham, MA 01702
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
mwlegal.org/ 
Phone
(508) 620-1830
IRS details
EIN
04-3177488
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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