THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1954

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATHLEEN MCGARVEY

Phone

6148242507

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS, founded in 1954, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL OHIO THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,611,967 Revenue: $338,790

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS (LASC) IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. LASC WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1954...

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS (LASC) IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. LASC WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1954 THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION AND UNITED WAY. LASC PROVIDES LEGAL AID IN CIVIL MATTERS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS LIVING AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN OUR SIX COUNTY SERVICE AREA - DELAWARE, FRANKLIN, MADISON, MARION, MORROW, AND UNION. SINCE 1954, LASC HAS GIVEN A LEGAL VOICE TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FACING CRITICAL, LIFE-CHANGING LEGAL PROBLEMS - FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.LASC PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXTEND OUR REACH AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON FAMILY ECONOMIC STABILITY AND ON POLICIES/PROCEDURES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,435,803

Program Service Revenue $338,790

Investment Income $204,776

Other Revenue $-7,016

TOTAL REVENUE $11,972,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,452,088

Fundraising Expenses $237,641

Program Expenses $9,611,967

Other Expenses $2,783,577

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,235,665

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$11,972,353	$9,513,751	+0.3%
Expenses	$11,235,665	$9,343,666	+0.2%
Net Income	$736,688	$170,085	+3.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

121

Volunteers

600

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$227,234

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOUG ANDERSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS BONASERA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BOYER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANDRA BROWN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY CRABTREE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOL GHAZI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GILLIGAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS GLAROS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE HERITAGE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J TODD KENNARD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANYA LONG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE HIGGINS MARX	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES W NOBLE III	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN ORGAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIZA PAGE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA PIERCE REISZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE ROWE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH SELLERS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE MARIE SFERRA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SERGIO A TOSTADO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA WILLET	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE WOLFE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANICA A PIERCE TUCKER	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN MCGARVEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	16.00	Officer	$0	$48,854	$227,234

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$11,972,353	$11,235,665	No data	$736,688
2022	$9,513,751	$9,343,666	$12,515,036	$170,085
2021	$7,979,008	$7,904,726	$7,823,735	$74,282
2020	$8,279,324	$7,053,067	$6,845,234	$1,226,257
2019	$6,457,121	$6,654,174	$5,202,024	$-197,053
2018	$6,381,139	$5,710,011	$4,354,195	$671,128