Nonprofit · EIN 31-0718185
LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $23,729,112 | $21,937,727 | $1,791,385 | $26,461,428 | $7,736,809 | $18,724,619 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,696,539 | $11,449,807 | $1,246,732 | $11,346,659 | $2,247,316 | $9,099,343 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,985,460
- of which government grants
- $22,606,573
- Program service revenue
- $150,389
- Investment income
- $593,263
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $61,483
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $245,229
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,222,818
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,843,373
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $800
- Accounting fees
- $80,663
- Occupancy
- $1,078,564
- Travel
- $92,812
- Depreciation
- $67,552
- Program services (functional)
- $19,522,421
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,907,895
- Fundraising (functional)
- $507,411
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,346,659
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,461,428
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,736,809
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,724,619
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $598,108
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,436,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,724,619
- Gross receipts
- $30,796,019
- Employees
- 201
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MCGARVEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $195,109 | $50,120 |
| DOUG ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BIANCAMANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS BONASERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRANSTOOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY CRABTREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNAH CROWDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARIS DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBERA DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN FAWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA FUCHSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
26 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE KOCHTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUMPHREY KWEMINYI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANYA LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHNATHON W MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA MEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD O'FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN ORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAIZA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANICA PIERCE TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD REES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE ROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE SFERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SOLOVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANAY STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE R TOBIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE TOLONESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA TOMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS VIOLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBI WILLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA REISZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN KISNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCPHILLIPS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MCGARVEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 24 | $178,380 | $48,854 |
| JOHN BIANCAMANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS BONASERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRANSTOOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNAH CROWDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARIS DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBERA DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA FUCHSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA JONES | BOARD MEMBER (EXIT 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE KOCHTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNATHON W MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA MEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL MOOTS | BOARD MEMBER (EXIT 6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD O'FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD REES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SOLOVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE R TOBIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TOMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICA PIERCE TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER (ENTER 9/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS VIOLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA REISZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN KISNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCPHILLIPS | BOARD TREASURER (ENTER 3/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STEVENSON | BOARD TREASURER (EXIT 3/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1108 CITY PARK AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-3583
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN MCGARVEY, 1108 CITY PARK AVENUE 200, COLUMBUS, OH 43206
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN MCGARVEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 824-2507
- Website
- WWW.LASCO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO (LASCO) IS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL AID AND ADVOCACY TO OVERCOME UNFAIRNESS AND INJUSTICE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITY. LASCO OFFERS FREE NONCRIMINAL LEGAL HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, VETERANS, AND SENIORS IN 36 OHIO COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO (LASCO) IS COMMITTED TO SEARCHING OUT THE PATTERNS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS TO THE REPETITIVE AND FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL PROBLEMS FACING LOW INCOME OHIOANS AND PURSUING THE LEGAL RECOURSE NEEDED TO ADDRESS THOSE PROBLEMS THROUGH REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCATION FOR LOW-INCOME OHIOANS IN 36 COUNTIES, AND THE OHIO POVERTY LAW CENTER (OPLC) WHICH ENGAGES IN LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY. IN 2024, LASCO PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO 14,908 CLIENTS INCLUDING: 793 VETERANS, 4,419 CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES, 3,325 SENIORS (60+) AND 1,629 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONSINCE 1966, LASCO HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF OHIO'S POOR OBTAIN AND KEEP HOUSING, SECURE PUBLIC BENEFITS, FIGHT VIOLATIONS OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS, AND WORKED WITH FAMILIES TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY. LASCO HAS HELPED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS TO LIVE FREE OF FEAR AND ABUSE AND TO OBTAIN THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. OUR ADVOCATES ALSO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN COMMUNITY GROUPS, BOARDS, AND TASK FORCES WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL.Expenses $19,522,421 · revenue $150,389
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0718185
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,461,428
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,796,019
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $23,729,112 | $21,937,727 | $26,461,428 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,696,539 | $11,449,807 | $11,346,659 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,468,616 | $10,182,290 | $9,172,300 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0718185).
Questions about LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO
- What is the EIN of LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO is 31-0718185.
- Is LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHLEEN MCGARVEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 41 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,109 (KATHLEEN MCGARVEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,729,112, expenses of $21,937,727 and total assets of $26,461,428 at year end.
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