COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY INC

EIN: 454462410 501(c)(3) Education

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total Revenue
$585,325
Total Expenses
$1,037,777
Total Assets
$1,186,148
Net Assets
$594,965
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH A CAMPBELL
Phone
2405828600
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $585K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 77% operating deficit.

Mission

CLEO WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ASPIRING STUDENTS TO ATTEND AND SUCCEED IN LAW SCHOOL AND BEYOND. CLEO DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AND OFFERS ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASIS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. CLEO IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AN INCLUSIVE LEGAL PROFESSION FOR EVERYONE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,949 Revenue: $7,410

PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS - CONDUCT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE BLOGS TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY INTO LAW SCHOOL. PUBLISH THE CLEO JD REPORT E-NEWSLETTER...

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PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS - CONDUCT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE BLOGS TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY INTO LAW SCHOOL. PUBLISH THE CLEO JD REPORT E-NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DESIGNED TO INFORM STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO ABA APPROVED LAW SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.PROGRAMS FOR LAW STUDENTS - PROVIDE ONLINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FORUM FOR FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN A PRE-LAW PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT FROM LAW SCHOOL PROFESSORS. PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR STUDENTS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS AND RECEIVE WEEKLY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS. PROVIDE REGIONAL WORKSHOPS TO ADDRESS THE ACADEMIC CONCERNS OF FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENTS. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIPS, ATTEND SEMINARS, AND GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE FROM PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $400,965 Revenue: $81,440

PROGRAMS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS:1L-PREP ATTITUDE IS ESSENTIAL (AIE) SEMINARS - THE AIE PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE STUDENTS ADMITTED TO A LAW SCHOOL A HEAD START ON LAW SCHOOL AND LEARNING IN A SUPPORTIVE...

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PROGRAMS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS:1L-PREP ATTITUDE IS ESSENTIAL (AIE) SEMINARS - THE AIE PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE STUDENTS ADMITTED TO A LAW SCHOOL A HEAD START ON LAW SCHOOL AND LEARNING IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE ONLINE SEMINAR EXPOSES STUDENTS TO THE BEST PRACTICES FOR: CASE BRIEFING, LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, CONQUERING LAW SCHOOL EXAMS, AND MANAGING TIME AND FINANCES. ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS (ASAP) SEMINARS - THE ASAP PROGRAM PREPARES TALENTED AND MOTIVATED STUDENTS TO GAIN ADMISSION TO AND SUCCEED IN LAW SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON ASPECTS OF THE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS THAT ARE COMMONLY OVERLOOKED OR UNDERVALUED BY STUDENTS WHEN APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL. THESE SEMINARS ARE OPEN TO COLLEGE JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AS WELL AS POST-GRADUATES. THESE SEMINARS ARE HELD IN VARIOUS CITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS A FOUR-WEEK SIMULATION OF THE FIRST YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A MAJOR LAW SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES EACH YEAR. PRE-LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A RIGOROUS AND DEMANDING FULL-TIME PROGRAM THAT HELPS DEMYSTIFY THE LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ASSURANCE FOR THE ATTENDEES. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS ABSTRACT THINKING, ANALYSIS, AND SYNTHESIZING SKILLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,154

CLICKS MENTORING PROGRAM - CLEO LEGALLY INSPIRED COLLEGE KOHORTS OF STUDENTS MENTORING PROGRAM IS A MULTI-STATE PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP...

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CLICKS MENTORING PROGRAM - CLEO LEGALLY INSPIRED COLLEGE KOHORTS OF STUDENTS MENTORING PROGRAM IS A MULTI-STATE PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP AND EXPOSURE TO SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES, HEALTH, SPORTS, LAW, AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $438,875
Program Service Revenue $88,850
Investment Income $57,600
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $585,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $56,250
Salaries & Benefits $605,779
Fundraising Expenses $182,746
Program Expenses $424,068
Other Expenses $375,748
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,037,777

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $585,325 $908,613 -0.4%
Expenses $1,037,777 $1,259,133 -0.2%
Net Income $-452,452 $-350,520 +0.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
14

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
5
$175,000
Total Directors
15
$175,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JUAN CARLOS POLANCO CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$175,000 $0 $175,000
ELIZABETH A CAMPBELL CHAIRPERSON 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HONORABLE DENISE OWENS VICE CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA V ROTHENBERG SECRETARY 1.80
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRYL L FRANKLIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA AHUJA BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDUARDO REYES CHAVEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA B COX IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALCOLM L MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD R HENDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL OKOLSKI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YANERIS M ROSA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDY SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARDA VILLALONA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $585,325 $1,037,777 $1,186,148 $-452,452
2023 $908,613 $1,259,133 $1,465,060 $-350,520
2022 $1,548,300 $1,484,016 $1,919,032 $64,284
2021 $1,093,488 $1,072,407 $2,002,331 $21,081
2021 $1,093,488 $1,072,407 $2,002,331 $21,081
2020 $987,664 $1,051,929 $1,759,628 $-64,265
2019 $1,109,675 $915,181 $1,590,336 $194,494
2018 $583,935 $863,664 $1,595,121 $-279,729
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