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Name:	Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.
Address:	2938 E. 91st Street
	Chicago, IL 60617
Phone:	773-731-1762
Web Address:	www.clclaw.org
Also known as: Legal Advocates for Seniors and People with Disabilities LASPD

Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Direct Services. The Clinic provides low cost legal services in general areas of law ranging from guardianships of the disabled to landlord/tenant disputes. Last year 5,705 clients received direct services. Pro Bono Program. The Clinic refers indigent clients to volunteers from its panel of over 225 attorneys. Additionally, Clinic attorneys handle a high volume of “in-house” cases on a pro bono basis. Last year 813 pro bono cases were handled through this Program. Domestic Violence Program. The Clinic offers a full range of free legal services to victims of domestic violence. Last fiscal year, the Program served 433 victims and their children. Seminar Program. The Clinic provides free educational seminars on legal topics to community groups and also airs a monthly television show on CAN-TV regarding immigration issues. Last fiscal year, the Program provided 97 seminars attended by 2,013 people. Environmental Law Program. This Program serves clients confronting urban environmental problems by providing direct legal representation on a pro bono basis, legal education, advocacy and volunteer services. Last year, this Program provided services to 37 clients and groups. Immigration Program. CLC provides direct representation to immigration clients through its Pilsen Office. Pro Bono services are provided to qualifying clients. Last year 626 clients received representation. Circuit Rider Program. The Clinic’s Circuit Rider attorneys travel to and provide free legal consultations in impoverished communities whose needs are otherwise unmet by existing legal service providers. Last year 178 clients were served at Circuit Rider sites. Chancery Advice Desk. The Clinic operates an Advice Desk for the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County involving matters such as foreclosures and injunctions. Due to the extreme demand for foreclosure assistance, 5,821 clients were served at the Desk last fiscal year.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program Services	3,146,226
Total Program Expenses:	$3,146,226

Chief Executive : Edward Grossman, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$75,000

Chair of the Board: Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Bishop-designate of Springfield in Illinois

Co-Chair of the Board : Carrie K Huff

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney at Law

Co-Chair of the Board : Paul J. Beneturski

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Senior Vice President, Standard Bank & Trust Company

Board Size: 26

Paid Staff Size: 45

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet

Fund raising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,506,922, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds
In-Kind	1,159,070
Foundation	930,551
Client Fees	462,680
Special Events and other	317,839
LASPD program fees	300,230
Contracts for services	156,675
Bar Association	123,985
Rental Income	117,476
Community Funds	30,013
Awards	29,483
Law Firms	23,225
Corporations	22,638
Individuals	15,480
LACD Program Fees	13,903
Interest INcome	10,918
Religious Organization	6,895
Cy Press Awards	5,800
Net loss on investment	-81,429
Total Income	$3,645,432

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 91%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative: 5%

Total income				$3,645,432
	Program expenses			$3,146,226
	Fund raising expenses			139,054
	Administrative expenses			176,533
Total expenses				$3,461,813
Income in Excess of Expenses				183,619
Beginning net assets				1,544,152
Other Changes in Net Assets				64,800
Ending net assets				1,792,571
Total liabilities				344,689
Total assets				$2,137,260