Civic Intelligence

Legal Action Chicago LLC

EIN 84-3210537 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Legal action chicago seeks justice for people living in poverty through litigation and advocacy, our team of lawyers and staff fight to secure individual rights to affordable housing, basic healthcare, fair working conditions, protection from abuse, and economic stability.

120 South Lasalle Street 900Chicago, IL 60603

www.legalactionchicago.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.4%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M 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

53rd percentile

4.6%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$321,231

Down $42,696 (-12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$98,072

Down $38,859 (-28%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$223,159

Down $3,837 (-1.7%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$918,431

Up $9,971 (+1.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$922,268

Up $27,855 (+3.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$3,837

Down $17,884 (-127%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $350,000Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $350,0002019Assets 2020: $341,988Liabilities 2020: $6,000Net Assets 2020: $335,9882020Assets 2021: $165,828Liabilities 2021: $25,633Net Assets 2021: $140,1952021Assets 2022: $293,413Liabilities 2022: $80,464Net Assets 2022: $212,9492022Assets 2023: $363,927Liabilities 2023: $136,931Net Assets 2023: $226,9962023Assets 2024: $321,231Liabilities 2024: $98,072Net Assets 2024: $223,1592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$321,231
Liabilities$98,072
Net Assets$223,159

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $350,000Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $350,0002019Revenue 2020: $215Expenses 2020: $14,227Net Income 2020: -$14,0122020Revenue 2021: $179,815Expenses 2021: $375,608Net Income 2021: -$195,7932021Revenue 2022: $703,184Expenses 2022: $680,430Net Income 2022: $22,7542022Revenue 2023: $908,460Expenses 2023: $894,413Net Income 2023: $14,0472023Revenue 2024: $918,431Expenses 2024: $922,268Net Income 2024: -$3,8372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$918,431
Expenses$922,268
Net Income-$3,837

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$931,850
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Legal action chicago seeks justice for people living in poverty. Through litigation and advocacy, our team of lawyers and staff fight to secure individual rights to affordable housing, basic healthcare, fair working conditions, protection from abuse, and economic stability.

To provide free civil legal services to low-income individuals, families and community groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$159,922$207,099▲ $47,177
Accounts Receivable$182,010$102,783▼ $79,227
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$482$439▼ $43
Total Assets$363,927$321,231▼ $42,696
Other Assets Total$21,513$10,910▼ $10,603
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$80,702$74,821▼ $5,881
Deferred Revenue$47,583$0▼ $47,583
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,646$23,251▲ $14,605
Total Liabilities$136,931$98,072▼ $38,859
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$258,333$205,000▼ $53,333
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-31,337$18,159▲ $49,496
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$226,996$223,159▼ $3,837
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$363,927$321,231▼ $42,696
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lawrence WoodSupervisory AttorneyFT$108,010$36,918$144,928
John BoumanDirectorFT$107,714$9,928$117,642
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$828,476
Program Service Revenue
$80,109
Investment Income
$8,265
Other Revenue
$1,581
All Other Contributions
$828,476
Change in Net Assets
$-3,837

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$52,610Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$52,610-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$918,431
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$918,431
Total Revenue per Form 990
$918,431
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$628,777
Other Expenses$293,491
Total Fundraising Expense$27,073
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$377,784--$377,784
Fees for Services Other$119,514$82,499$23,873$225,886
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$117,642--$117,642
Other Employee Benefits$76,619--$76,619
Payroll Taxes$36,903--$36,903
Pension Plan Contributions$19,829--$19,829
Fees for Services Legal$19,635--$19,635
Occupancy$14,361--$14,361
All Other Expenses$4,414--$4,414
Travel$3,655--$3,655
Advertising--$3,200$3,200
Office Expenses$2,355--$2,355
Insurance$1,467--$1,467
Other Expenses$1,338--$1,338
Total Functional Expenses$812,696$82,499$27,073$922,268

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$922,268
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$922,268
Total Expenses per Form 990$922,268
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,419
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliate$35,742
Accrued Vacation Expense$23,738
Lease Liability - Operating$10,910
Fringe Benefits and Payroll Withholdings$4,431
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

Voting members of the board of directors

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Legal aid chicago, as the sole member has the right to appoint the managers to the governing body (board of managers).

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

Legal aid chicago as the member dictates the terms of the operating agreement.

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

The form 990 is reviewed by the cfo and comptroller and is provided to the board of managers prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization's financial statements are available on the organization's website at www.legalactionchicago.org. The organization's governing documents are available upon request at the organization's office at 120 south lasalle street suite 900, chicago, il 60603.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Legal Action Chicago LLC
EIN
84-3210537
Phone
3123411070
Address
120 SOUTH LASALLE STREET 900, CHICAGO, IL 60603

Signing Officer

Name
John Bouman
Title
Director
Phone
3123411070
Signed
2025-08-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Bouman
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Preparer
Thure Ross CPA
Phone
6305738600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contract services: program service expenses 116,394. Management and general expenses 82,499. Fundraising expenses 23,873. Total expenses 222,766. Dues and fees: program service expenses 3,120. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,120.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

This process has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Legal action chicago, llc is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and thus is generally exempt from federal income tax. In addition, the internal revenue service has determined that legal action chicago, llc is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. Legal action chicago, llc qualifies under section 170(b)(1)(a) to receive deductible charitable contributions. Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america require legal action chicago, llc to evaluate tax positions taken by legal action chicago, llc and recognize a tax liability if legal action chicago, llc has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. Legal action chicago, llc is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 36,584. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 445. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 15,000. ATTORNEY FEES - 2024 AMOUNT: $ 80,109.
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