Liabilities / Assets
46th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.
Legal Assistance Center
EIN 37-1492605 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI
Profile
The legal assistance center works to educate, equip and empower the people in our community to resolve legal problems and use the courts to assure access to justice and to enhance individual, family and the community stability and properity.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.04x
Liabilities / Revenue
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
67th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 24.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
75th percentile
Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
86th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,544,508
Up $212,081 (+16%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$67,824
Down $2,733 (-3.9%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$1,476,684
Up $214,814 (+17%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$406,111
Up $159,281 (+65%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$312,138
Up $26,515 (+9.3%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$93,973
Up $132,766 (+342%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,544,508
- Liabilities
- $67,824
- Net assets
- $1,476,684
- Revenue
- $406,111
- Expenses
- $312,138
- Net income
- $93,973
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Aug 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $575,179
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The legal assistance center helps people be informed, be prepared, and be heard by providing legal information, resources, and connections.
The legal assistance center works to educate,empower, and equip the people of our community to resolve legal challenges and to assure access to justice by providing legal information, forms, resources and guidance.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,196,235 | $1,249,524 | ▲ $53,289 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $99,180 | $235,036 | ▲ $135,856 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $10,000 | $40,000 | ▲ $30,000 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $417 | $84 | ▼ $333 |
| Total Assets | $1,332,427 | $1,544,508 | ▲ $212,081 |
| Other Assets Total | $26,595 | $19,864 | ▼ $6,731 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $31,747 | $33,018 | ▲ $1,271 |
| Other Liabilities | $26,595 | $19,864 | ▼ $6,731 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $12,215 | $14,942 | ▲ $2,727 |
| Total Liabilities | $70,557 | $67,824 | ▼ $2,733 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,251,870 | $1,436,684 | ▲ $184,814 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $10,000 | $40,000 | ▲ $30,000 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,261,870 | $1,476,684 | ▲ $214,814 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,332,427 | $1,544,508 | ▲ $212,081 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | - | $32,089 | - |
| Equipment | $84 | $9,578 | - |
| Leasehold Improvements | - | $40,687 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah J Hughes | Executive Di | FT | $97,641 | $2,929 | $100,570 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bill Wittland | President |
| Brian a Molde | Trustee |
| Chloe Cunningham | Trustee |
| Heidi Hunt | Trustee |
| Jeffery G Muth | Trustee |
| John Bowen | Trustee |
| Kirsten Holz | Trustee |
| Nicholas Ayoub | Trustee |
| Pam Hove | Trustee |
| Pamela Hoekwater | Trustee |
| Steffany J Dunker | Trustee |
| Tj Ackert | Trustee |
| William Kelly | Trustee |
| Brianna Gohlke-clausen | Ex Officio |
| Traci Schenkel | Secretary |
| Craig Paull | Treasurer |
| Simone Thiessen | Vice Preside |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $297,629
- Program Service Revenue
- $53,107
- Investment Income
- $55,375
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $169,431
- Change in Net Assets
- $93,973
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $242,005 |
| Other Expenses | $70,133 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $25,552 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $119,238 | $2,181 | $2,096 | $123,515 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $50,285 | $40,228 | $10,057 | $100,570 |
| Office Expenses | $17,157 | $2,281 | $694 | $20,132 |
| Payroll Taxes | $13,298 | $3,263 | $938 | $17,499 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $4,900 | - | $4,900 |
| Insurance | $4,228 | $109 | $50 | $4,387 |
| Other Expenses | $4,141 | $1,209 | $347 | $4,141 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $421 | - | - | $421 |
| All Other Expenses | $396 | $10 | $5 | $411 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $321 | $8 | $4 | $333 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $231,944 | $54,642 | $25,552 | $312,138 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Lease Liability | $19,864 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- 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
- Yes
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6
“The grand rapids bar association is the sole member.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A
“As the sole member, the grand rapids bar association has the authority to appoint trustees.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B
“The legal assistance center is a michigan nonprofit corporation whose sole member is the grand rapids bar association. The bylaws of the legal assistance center delegate governance authority to the legal assistance center board of trustees, reserving to the grand rapids bar association the authority to elect trustees to the lac board, amend the bylaws, and and dissolve the corporation.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The executive director provides information for the 990 and reviews the drafts and the final versions in detail. The final version of the form 990 is also provided to all board members to revoew prior to filing.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“Consistent with the board conflict of interest policy, board members are provided with a list of current vendors, the conflict of interest policy, and an annual conflict of interest disclosure statement form at the first board meeting of each year. Reminders are made as needed to return completed disclosure statements from all board members.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The executive director's compensation is determined as part of the annual budget development and approval process, initially by the finance committee and ultimately the full board based upon board members' knowledge and experience of the business and nonprofit landscape and comparable executive compensation.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Governing documents, confict of interest policy, financial statements and 990's are available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Legal Assistance Center
- EIN
- 37-1492605
- Phone
- 6166326007
- Address
- 180 OTTAWA AVENUE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Signing Officer
- Name
- Deborah J Hughes
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 0061663260
- Signed
- 2025-08-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Deborah J Hughes
- Formed
- 2004
- Legal Domicile
- Mi
- Voting Board Members
- 16
- Independent Board Members
- 16
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 44
Preparer
- Firm
- Monroe Sweeris & Tromp Pc
- Address
- 6617 CROSSINGS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7358
- Preparer
- Debra L Truer
- Phone
- 6165545800
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“A legal self help center, the legal assistance center works to educate, empower, and equip the people of our community to face and resolve legal challenges, to assure access to justice, and to thereby enhance individual, family, and community stability and prosperity, by providing legal information, forms, resources, guidance, and community connections to the many in our community unable to access legal representation.”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Page 3, Part X
“The organization is exempt from federal income taxes as a non-profit organization under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Management believes that the organization does not have any uncertain tax positions that would be material to the financial statements.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD BE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | A LEGAL SELF HELP CENTER, THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WORKS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND EQUIP THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY TO FACE AND RESOLVE LEGAL CHALLENGES, TO ASSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND TO THEREBY ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STABILITY AND PROSPERITY, BY PROVIDING LEGAL INFORMATION, FORMS, RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO THE MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY UNABLE TO ACCESS LEGAL REPRESENTATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | AS THE SOLE MEMBER, THE GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TRUSTEES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER IS A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS THE GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION. THE BYLAWS OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER DELEGATE GOVERNANCE AUTHORITY TO THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES, RESERVING TO THE GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT TRUSTEES TO THE LAC BOARD, AMEND THE BYLAWS, AND AND DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION. |
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