2026-01-21T04:32:15-08:00 2025-06-30 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2024-07-01 561202940 Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Inc CHAR 7043761600 5535 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC 28212 Kara Moskowitz Interim CEO 2026-01-21 true true Terry W Lancaster P00096087 7043721515 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kara Moskowitz 5535 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC 28212 4761439 false X https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/ X 1967 NC See Schedule O 24 24 93 186 0 5739400 4480236 39598 43934 56925 32350 296601 201095 6132524 4757615 0 0 5048294 4861560 0 374468 1468644 1225203 6516938 6086763 -384414 -1329148 11692411 9875347 2966628 2423418 8725783 7451929 X Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy provides civil legal representation to meet basic human needs of safety, security and stability. Our mission is to provide justice for those in need.During FY2025, we worked on 13,537 cases and shared information about our services to 28,579 people.(4,179 cases + 49 fingerprinting clients + 7,723 Ombudsman cases + 1,586 Navigator apts) false false 1974634 Family Support and Health Care ProgramThis program advocates for children, seniors, people living with disabilities, immigrants and veterans to get the health care, public benefits and services they need. During the year, we worked on 721 1,108 cases and helped families access critical benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, and Social Security. Within this program, the Health Insurance Navigators provide clarity, guidance and peace of mind for those seeking unbiased help choosing the right coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov or by applying for Medicaid. The Navigators completed 1,704 1,586 appointments, enrolling 487 510 individuals in Medicaid or Marketplace plans; provided post-enrollment assistance to 213 219 consumers, and served diverse communities with support in English, Spanish, ASL, and other languages. We are a part of the NC Medicaid Ombudsman Program, and we advocate for people with NC Medicaid to get the care they need and to help them navigate the new environment by providing free, confidential services. The Advocacy Centers Ombudsmen worked on 7,723 cases, with 6,588 being served through issue resolution and referrals. 1548180 Immigrant Justice ProgramThis program offers legal services to protect immigrants and their families, regardless of immigration status. During the year, we provided services to 230 1,129 immigrant children/families, and we assisted 280 474 people in the Pro Bono Room of Charotte's Immigration Court (two days a week, four hours each day). 781551 Consumer Protection ProgramThis program protects consumers from fraudulent practices that can take away a family home, income and transportation. During the year, we provided legal representation and advice to 185 428 cases involving foreclosure, debt, homeownership issues, criminal record expunctions, drivers license restoration, property tax relief and financial empowerment. The Veterans Legal Services Project helped 202 veterans build security for themselves and their families. 464006 Low-Income Tax Clinic/Legal Services for the ElderlyThe Low-Income Tax Clinic Program helps taxpayers understand and manage their tax issues. During the year, they represented 151 141 taxpayers before the IRS and state tax agencies. The Legal Services for the Elderly Program assisted in 101 131 cases for seniors to make their own plans and decisions on end-of-life issues. 241764 Pro Bono ProgramThis program provides comprehensive training and support to place cases with professional attorneys, allowing us to provide services to more people for unmet legal needs. During the year, we provided 2,230 hours of free legal representation for 442 cases, with the support of 321 dedicated volunteers. 705770 5010135 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 93 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NC X X X Labeebah Doe 9802361900 5535 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC 28212 Kara Moskowitz Interim CEO 37.50 0.00 X 130601 0 7109 Douglas Sea Director/Attorney 32.00 0.00 122534 0 0 Kelly Lynn Philanthropy Dir 37.50 0.00 115697 0 0 Alex Castle Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rhonda Bethea Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John McDonald Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anna O'Neal Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Allison Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Bernard Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Edward P O'Keefe Chairperson 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Natasha McKenzie Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Steiger Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Ireland Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Puckett Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ted Smoyer Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Murphy Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gwendolyn Lewis Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andres Lopez Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rahwa Gebre-Egziabher Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allie Lin Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Erica Nesmith Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Robertson Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 368832 7109 3 false false false 0 2213199 2267037 4480236 Contracts and fees 43934 43934 43934 32350 32350 0 0 28843 28843 28843 28843 0 165299 3824 161475 0 0 Other 10777 10777 10777 4757615 54711 61193 0 0 0 0 137710 110168 13771 13771 0 3920331 3376744 314576 229011 0 499922 429563 40450 29909 303597 260869 24565 18163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103127 61876 41251 160073 63932 96141 19002 11401 6651 950 0 52488 45963 6525 107770 91252 10552 5966 0 0 10000 8250 1250 500 0 196082 161768 24510 9804 45244 4524 38458 2262 Communications 251543 207612 42496 1435 Printing and Publications 100243 64582 15256 20405 Annual Campaign 62183 53415 8768 Repairs and Maintenance 46414 41504 3882 1028 71034 16712 54309 13 6086763 5010135 702160 374468 590857 1851421 1971175 1871765 4014605 1049599 19752 10396 0 0 0 0 18990 32915 5345386 800711 4740757 4544675 0 0 0 0 336275 514576 11692411 9875347 15794 154008 2099159 1499159 851675 770251 2966628 2423418 X 4449462 4821685 4276321 2630244 8725783 7451929 11692411 9875347 -1329148 55294 X false true X true false X 5353698 5595859 4804533 5739400 4480236 25973726 0 0 5353698 5595859 4804533 5739400 4480236 25973726 2065636 23908090 234 162 4454 56925 32350 94125 0 0 26067851 1533712 0.91710 0.88710 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 336274 126091 55294 3083 514576 253900 48861 35711 2198 336274 213743 18660 23348 1851 253900 218311 30748 -33485 1831 213743 116227 62916 40397 1229 218311 false false false 380545 380545 3643880 325815 3318065 296024 26566 269458 141155 139006 2149 883782 309324 574458 4544675 Beneficial interest in quasi-endowment 514576 514576 Accrued payroll and withholdings 251406 Funds held for others 500000 Trust Liability 18845 770251 5578194 55294 765285 820579 4757615 4757615 6852048 765285 765285 6086763 6086763 false Annual Campaign 165299 165299 3824 165299 165299 3824 3824 161475 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed before filing by the Interim CEO, Chief Philanthropy Officer and VP of Finance. Depending on the timing of Finance committee meetings, the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Committee either before or after filing. The Committee will include in its report to the Board its review, and each Board member will be provided access to the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Respond to and investigate any activities that may be questionable. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The salary of the Executive Director is approved by the President of the Board of Directors consistent with Board policy. Periodically the President makes a survey of salary for comparable positions. The salaries of all other personnel are set by the Executive Director, consistent with Board policy. The Executive Director monitors salaries in the marketplace. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Audited financials are posted on the website.