VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR RURAL NEVA… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VICTORIA MENDOZA

Phone

7758838278

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR RURAL NEVADANS, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $789K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $267K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO NEVADANS OF LIMITED MEANS BY FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES BY ATTORNEYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $152,748 Revenue: $7,193

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE PROJECT SERVED 114 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, BRIEF LEGAL SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING...

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE PROJECT SERVED 114 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, BRIEF LEGAL SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER RESOURCES.

Program 2

Expenses: $148,256 Revenue: $6,981

THE PRO BONO PROJECT (INCLUDING THE LEGAL AID FAIRS AND LAWYER IN THE LOBBY) SERVED OVER 1,500 LOW-INCOME PEOPLE BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR...

THE PRO BONO PROJECT (INCLUDING THE LEGAL AID FAIRS AND LAWYER IN THE LOBBY) SERVED OVER 1,500 LOW-INCOME PEOPLE BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER RESOURCES.

Program 3

Expenses: $148,256 Revenue: $6,981

THE RURAL SENIOR LAW PROJECT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018 TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL SERVICES TO RURAL NEVADANS AGE 60 OR OLDER. THIS PROJECT PROVIDED SERVICES TO 163 SENIORS LIVING IN RURAL NEVADA IN 2022.

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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 $765,926

Program Service Revenue $20,779

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,655

TOTAL REVENUE $789,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $402,957

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $449,260

Other Expenses $119,579

TOTAL EXPENSES $522,536

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$789,360	$656,366	+0.2%
Expenses	$522,536	$532,544	0.0%
Net Income	$266,824	$123,822	+1.2%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES W PUZEY	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AUDREY P DAMONTE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA-MAE PICKENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARA M HAYES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILEE CATE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEVERIN CARLSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH BRADLEY	DIRECTOR	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
2023	$789,360	$522,536	$1,034,124	$266,824
2022	$656,366	$532,544	$649,395	$123,822
2021	$723,376	$570,757	$529,622	$152,619
2020	$698,292	$567,159	$375,105	$131,133
2019	$638,985	$581,792	$249,607	$57,193
2018	$582,189	$544,191	$184,853	$37,998

VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR RURAL NEVADANS