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Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc

EIN 13-4270862 • 501(c)3 • Birmingham, AL

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The organization provides pro-bono legal services to the low-income citizens of jefferson county, alabama and sponsors training programs to the organization's volunteer attorneys.

2021 2nd Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35203

www.vlpbirmingham.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

5.7%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$262,874

Up $14,083 (+5.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$262,874

Up $14,083 (+5.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$473,900

Up $96,450 (+26%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$470,886

Down $298,723 (-39%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$3,014

Up $395,173 (+101%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $192,158Liabilities 2011: $1,600Net Assets 2011: $190,5582011Assets 2012: $176,196Liabilities 2012: $42,639Net Assets 2012: $133,5572012Assets 2013: $291,805Liabilities 2013: $51,841Net Assets 2013: $239,9642013Assets 2014: $365,843Liabilities 2014: $6,373Net Assets 2014: $359,4702014Assets 2015: $914,270Liabilities 2015: $20,932Net Assets 2015: $893,3382015Assets 2016: $967,036Liabilities 2016: $8,196Net Assets 2016: $958,8402016Assets 2017: $933,922Liabilities 2017: $7,960Net Assets 2017: $925,9622017Assets 2018: $896,411Liabilities 2018: $80,251Net Assets 2018: $816,1602018Assets 2019: $856,679Liabilities 2019: $25,819Net Assets 2019: $830,8602019Assets 2020: $963,570Liabilities 2020: $6,248Net Assets 2020: $957,3222020Assets 2021: $804,220Liabilities 2021: $10,618Net Assets 2021: $793,6022021Assets 2022: $624,958Liabilities 2022: $14,067Net Assets 2022: $610,8912022Assets 2023: $248,791Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $248,7912023Assets 2024: $262,874Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $262,8742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$262,874
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$262,874
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $399,5902011Revenue 2012: $308,069Expenses 2012: $365,070Net Income 2012: -$57,0012012Revenue 2013: $299,011Expenses 2013: $161,920Net Income 2013: $137,0912013Revenue 2014: $300,803Expenses 2014: $270,452Net Income 2014: $30,3512014Revenue 2015: $901,354Expenses 2015: $367,486Net Income 2015: $533,8682015Revenue 2016: $534,993Expenses 2016: $474,839Net Income 2016: $60,1542016Revenue 2017: $469,139Expenses 2017: $524,775Net Income 2017: -$55,6362017Revenue 2018: $525,249Expenses 2018: $590,976Net Income 2018: -$65,7272018Revenue 2019: $807,772Expenses 2019: $830,399Net Income 2019: -$22,6272019Revenue 2020: $818,758Expenses 2020: $733,630Net Income 2020: $85,1282020Revenue 2021: $498,203Expenses 2021: $707,185Net Income 2021: -$208,9822021Revenue 2022: $596,034Expenses 2022: $706,935Net Income 2022: -$110,9012022Revenue 2023: $377,450Expenses 2023: $769,609Net Income 2023: -$392,1592023Revenue 2024: $473,900Expenses 2024: $470,886Net Income 2024: $3,0142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$473,900
Expenses$470,886
Net Income$3,014
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$262,874
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$262,874
Revenue
$473,900
Expenses
$470,886
Net income
$3,014
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.63$0.00$2.63$4.74$4.71$0.03
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.49$0.00$2.49$3.77$7.70$3.92
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.25$0.14$6.11$5.96$7.07$1.11
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.04$0.11$7.94$4.98$7.07$2.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.64$0.06$9.57$8.19$7.34$0.85
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.57$0.26$8.31$8.08$8.30$0.23
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.96$0.80$8.16$5.25$5.91$0.66
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.34$0.08$9.26$4.69$5.25$0.56
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.67$0.08$9.59$5.35$4.75$0.60
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.14$0.21$8.93$9.01$3.67$5.34
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.66$0.06$3.59$3.01$2.70$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.92$0.52$2.40$2.99$1.62$1.37
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.43$1.34$3.08$3.65$0.57
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.02$1.91$4.00
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$596,034
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization provides pro-bono legal services to the low-income citizens of jefferson county, alabama and sponsors training programs to the organization's volunteer attorneys.

To provide free legal services to low-income citizens of jefferson county.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$593,452$515,104▼ $78,348
Pledges and Grants Receivable$66,988$66,988→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$23,493$23,493→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$61,915$17,095▼ $44,820
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,411$1,774▼ $1,637
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$54,961$504▼ $54,457
Total Assets$804,220$624,958▼ $179,262
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,618$14,067▲ $3,449
Total Liabilities$10,618$14,067▲ $3,449
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$793,602$610,891▼ $182,711
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$793,602$610,891▼ $182,711
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$804,220$624,958▼ $179,262

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,774$26,374$28,148
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ken PerryPresident
Susan McalisterVice President
D Franklin IiiDirector
Jackson HillDirector
James RobertsDirector
John CarrollDirector
Kirby FarrisDirector
Labella MccallumDirector
Leesa BoothDirector
Preston MartinDirector
Ruby JacksonDirector
Russ AllisonDirector
Sabrina SimonDirector
Thomas RitchieDirector
Kathy CollierSecretary
Scott GroverTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$580,268
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,766
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$580,268
Change in Net Assets
$-110,901
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$573,088
Other Expenses$133,847
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$467,974--$467,974
Other Employee Benefits$68,498--$68,498
Payroll Taxes$36,616--$36,616
Occupancy$28,961--$28,961
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$22,302--$22,302
Information Technology$18,211--$18,211
Fees for Services Accounting$14,400--$14,400
Insurance$10,109--$10,109
Office Expenses$9,683--$9,683
Fees for Services Other$3,476--$3,476
Conferences and Meetings$1,650--$1,650
Depreciation Depletion-$1,636-$1,636
Advertising$1,609--$1,609
Other Expenses$1,556--$1,556
Fees for Services Legal$368--$368
All Other Expenses$132--$132
Total Functional Expenses$705,299$1,636$0$706,935
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Upon completion, the executive director reviews the form 990 and circulates for review by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance by requiring officers, directors and key employees to annually disclose interest that could give rise to conflicts via a signed written statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the organization's committee on organizational development.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request, the organization makes avaliable copies of its governing documents and form 990, which are subject to public inspection.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers
EIN
13-4270862
Phone
2052505198
Address
2021 2ND AVENUE NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Grover
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2052505198
Signed
2023-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Grover
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
10
Volunteers
550

Preparer

Firm
Pearce Bevill Leesburg Moore Pc
Address
110 OFFICE PARK DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223
Preparer
Sarah Propper
Phone
2053235440
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization did not change its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Management of the organization considers the likelihood of a change by taxing authorities in its exempt organization returns and discloses potential significant changes that management believes are more likely than not to occur upon examination by tax authorities. Management has not identified any certain tax positions in field returns that require disclosure in the accompanying financial statements. The organization's tax returns snice 2015 are subject to examination by tax authorities, and may change upon examination.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CONSUMER PROTECTION - VLB ENCOURAGES BIRMINGHAM RESIDENTS TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO FIGHT UNSCRUPULOUS DEBT COLLECTORS, START FRESH BY FILING BANKRUPTCY, STOP OR ALLEVIATE WAGE AND BANK ACCOUNT GARNISHMENTS, AND PROVIDE LEGAL HELP FOR OTHER CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS - VLB ASSISTS IN MAINTAINING SAFE AND SECURE FAMILIES BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO EVERY CLIENT WHO IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BY HELPING OTHER LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH OTHER DOMESTIC RELATIONS ISSUES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PATENT PROGRAM - VLB PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INVESTORS FOR FILING AND OBTAINING PATENTS. THE VLB ORGANIZATION SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI FOR PRO BONO PATENT HELP.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CHANGE BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IN ITS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS AND DISCLOSES POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT CHANGES THAT MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO OCCUR UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY CERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN FIELD RETURNS THAT REQUIRE DISCLOSURE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS SNICE 2015 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES, AND MAY CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0UPON COMPLETION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND CIRCULATES FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE BY REQUIRING OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS VIA A SIGNED WRITTEN STATEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVALIABLE COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INSPECTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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