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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0642711

PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25330

Financials

$4.2M$3.5M2023$4.6M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,552,762$3,473,811$1,078,951$5,161,644$1,492,340$3,669,304
June 30, 2024990$4,211,231$3,528,613$682,618$4,013,597$1,343,806$2,669,791
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,464,272
of which government grants
$4,423,042
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$88,490
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$122,300
Other salaries and wages
$2,261,591
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,959,804
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,704
Occupancy
$205,050
Travel
$18,857
Depreciation
$23,774
Program services (functional)
$2,016,271
Management and general (functional)
$1,457,540

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,013,597
Total assets, end of year
$5,161,644
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,492,340
Net assets, end of year
$3,669,304
Land, buildings and equipment
$114,325
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,669,304
Gross receipts
$4,552,762
Employees
45
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
WV

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEE DIZNOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
COSTON DAVIS JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSEPH LEONOROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
FORREST ROLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LONNIE SIMMONSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEE DIZNOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
COSTON DAVIS JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSEPH LEONOROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
FORREST ROLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LONNIE SIMMONSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2827, CHARLESTON, WV 25330-2827
In care of
% HERMAN & CORMAN CPAS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LONNIE SIMMONS, 604 VIRGINIA ST E, SUITE 200, CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Signed the 990
RONNI SHEETS, CHIEF DEFENDER
Phone
(304) 348-2323
Return prepared by
MATHENY & COMPANY AC

Mission

TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT PEOPLE IN THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WEST VIRGINIA.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEGAL SERVICE TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT
    Expenses $2,016,271

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0642711
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
1992
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,161,644
Income (IRS master file)
$4,552,762

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,552,762$3,473,811$5,161,644XML
990June 2024$4,211,231$3,528,613$4,013,597XML
990June 2023$3,876,371$3,096,462$2,615,609IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 55-0642711).

Questions about PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY

What is the EIN of PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY is 55-0642711.
Is PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY 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 PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LONNIE SIMMONS.
Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATION FOR KANAWHA COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,552,762, expenses of $3,473,811 and total assets of $5,161,644 at year end.

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