Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
Measuring Effectiveness
Finances
Fundraising & Info
Conclusion
Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. meets the remaining 0 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Purpose
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Year, State Incorporated
1982, IL
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Stated Purpose
The mission of the Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. is to identify legal needs and provide community based quality legal services and education to the underserved and disadvantaged in the Chicago area, thereby promoting justice through greater access to the legal system.
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Also Known As:
Legal Advocates for Seniors and People with Disabilities, LASPD, South Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.
Programs
The ongoing goal of the Clinic is to make legal services accessible to those in the Chicago area who are impacted by poverty, abuse and discrimination. The Clinic's objectives for FY 16-17 are to provide legal services to 23,000 low-income clients and 100 educational seminars to community organizations, schools and churches.
For the year ended June 30, 2016, Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. program expenses were:
| Program Expenses | $3,163,188 |
Governance & Staff
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CEO
Edward Grossman, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$82,824.00
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Board Chair
Carrie K. Huff
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
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Board Size
25
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Paid Staff Size
37
Fundraising
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,983,421, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
Tax Status
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.
Financial
The following information is based on Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.'s Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016
Breakdown of Expenses
| Total Income | $2,655,206 |
| Total Expenses: | $3,445,680 |
| Program Expenses | $3,163,188 |
| Fundraising Expenses | $131,845 |
| Administrative Expenses | $150,647 |
| Expenses in Excess of Income | $790,474 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,267,131 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,063,196 |
| Total Liabilities | $656,034 |
| Total Assets | $2,719,230 |
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