Nonprofit · EIN 88-0072562
LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $39,593,805 | $25,442,365 | $14,151,440 | $104,174,984 | $9,459,566 | $94,715,418 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $35,574,627 | $23,289,112 | $12,285,515 | $90,054,801 | $10,501,867 | $79,552,934 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,617,062
- of which government grants
- $12,658,956
- Program service revenue
- $4,986,047
- Investment income
- $990,696
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,291
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $500,438
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,045,792
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,209,135
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $79,950
- Occupancy
- $850,088
- Travel
- $238,488
- Depreciation
- $636,159
- Program services (functional)
- $23,130,650
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,071,474
- Fundraising (functional)
- $240,241
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,054,801
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,174,984
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,459,566
- Net assets, end of year
- $94,715,418
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,491,341
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,921,531
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,949,572
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $55,765,846
- Gross receipts
- $46,781,609
- Employees
- 246
- Volunteers
- 710
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BUCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $227,358 | $41,110 |
| TERRY BRATTON | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $192,600 | $39,372 |
| JANICE WOLF | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,833 | $29,099 |
| APRIL S GREEN | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,167 | $29,044 |
| SUSAN NOYCE | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,143 | $28,543 |
| ROBERT FLEMMING | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,063 | $17,753 |
| CANDACE BARR | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,267 | $28,370 |
| MARISA RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY KEEFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OGONNA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA KAVEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN RATCLIFFE MANZINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHON MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN VALERY WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARSHAL WILLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BUCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $219,180 | $39,316 |
| TERRY BRATTON | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $181,975 | $37,456 |
| APRIL S GREEN | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,167 | $34,547 |
| JANICE WOLF | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,833 | $27,683 |
| SUSAN NOYCE | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,145 | $27,128 |
| ROBERT FLEMMING | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,063 | $16,877 |
| CANDACE BARR | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,267 | $26,959 |
| MAX COUVILLIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY KEEFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OGONNA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA KAVEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN RATCLIFFE MANZINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHON MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN MARTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VALERY WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHAL WILLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 725 E CHARLESTON BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89104-1510
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARBARA BUCKLEY, 725 E CHARLESTON BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89104
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA BUCKLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (702) 386-1070
- Website
- WWW.LACSN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC
Mission
LACSN'S MISSION IS THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE PROVISION OF QUALITY LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN'S ATTORNEYS PROJECT PROVIDES FREE COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. GENERALLY, ONCE A CHILD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY, A COURT HEARING TO DETERMINE FAMILY REUNIFICATION, PERMANENCY PLANNING, OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IS NECESSARY. THE CHILDREN'S ATTORNEYS PROJECT PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT HAD THE BENEFIT OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION IN COURT.Expenses $7,719,158
- ITS GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROJECT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO VULNERABLE SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE CIVIL RIGHTS AND PROPERTY ARE AT SIGNIFICANT RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND LOSS. THE PROJECT PROVIDES A VOICE IN COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. LEGAL AID CENTER'S CONSUMER RIGHTS PROJECT HELP FAMILIES REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY RESOLVING CONSUMER-RELATED PROBLEMS SUCH AS FORECLOSURE, PREDATORY LENDING, AND CAR REPOSSESSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. THOSE EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED UNDER CONSUMER RIGHTS PROJECT IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. LEGAL AID CENTER'S GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE FACING OR UNDER GUARDIANSHIP TO ENSURE THE PERSON'S LEGAL RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED. CASES ARE REFERRED TO THE GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROGRAM FROM THE COURT.Expenses $3,502,854
- THE FAMILY JUSTICE PROJECT PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD LEGAL REPRESENTATION. VICTIMS LEAVING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS OFTEN REQUIRE EXTENDED PROTECTIVE ORDERS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR STALKING AND HARASSMENT, CHILD CUSTODY/CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS AND/OR DIVORCES, INTERCESSION WITH LANDLORDS OR EMPLOYERS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE HOUSEHOLD (I.E. IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING ON HOW TO ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT CREDIT, ETC.). THIS PROGRAM LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD FOR A VICTIM WHO OTHERWISE SUFFERS INTIMIDATION FROM A BETTER FINANCED BATTERER.Expenses $3,302,969
- LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PROVIDES FREE LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. THE PRO BONO PROJECT PROVIDES PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS NEEDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION WITH AN ISSUE NOT REGULARLY HANDLED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF ATTORNEYS, OR WITH MATTERS THAT CANNOT BE HANDLED BY THE ATTORNEYS DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES. THE PRO BONO PROJECT RECRUITS PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDING FAMILY LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN, BANKRUPTCY, REAL ESTATE FRAUD, GUARDIANSHIP, AND CONSUMER FRAUD. THE PRO BONO PROJECT ALSO RUNS A VARIETY OF ASK-A-LAWYER PROGRAMS WHERE UNREPRESENTED PEOPLE CAN MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THEIR CASE. THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL INFORMATION AND FORMS TO THOSE WISHING TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN CIVIL MATTERS IN THE CLARK COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. TYPES OF MATTERS INCLUDE SMALL CLAIMS, EVICTIONS, HOUSING, HARASSMENT, AND LAWSUITS AND JUDGMENTS FOR MONEY. THE MISSION OF THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER IS TO INCREASE INFORMED ACCESS TO THE COURT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION, LEGAL FORMS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SELF-REPRESENTED CIVIL LITIGANTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND STAFFS THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE COURTS. THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER ALSO HOUSES A NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE CENTER MEDIATOR ON SITE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION. THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL INFORMATION AND FORMS TO THOSE WISHING TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN DOMESTIC MATTERS IN THE CLARK COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. TYPES OF MATTERS INCLUDE DIVORCE, CUSTODY AND PATERNITY, SEPARATION, ANNULMENT, PROTECTION ORDERS, CHILD SUPPORT, GUARDIANSHIP, PROBATE, AND JUVENILE MATTERS. THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER IS TO INCREASE INFORMED ACCESS TO THE COURT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION, LEGAL FORMS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SELF-REPRESENTED CIVIL LITIGANTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND STAFFS THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT. THE RESILIENCY AND JUSTICE CENTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, THE VEGAS STRONG RESILIENCY CENTER (VSRC) IS A PLACE OF HEALING AND SUPPORT DEDICATED TO SERVING AS A MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER FOR RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY THE SHOOTING AT THE ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL. THE CENTER IS MANAGED BY LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, AND IS STAFFED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING PROFESSIONALS TO HELP PEOPLE ACCESS RESOURCES TO HELP THEM BUILD STRENGTH AND RESILIENCY IN THE AFTERMATH OF THIS INCIDENT. ANYONE IMPACTED BY 1 OCTOBER OR OTHER VIOLENT CRIME IS WELCOME TO CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT THE RESILIENCY CENTER. SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDE VICTIM ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL CARE REFERRALS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR ONLINE SERVICES INCLUDING FBI VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES. FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND POSSIBLE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR ISSUES INVOLVING INSURANCE MATTERS, MEDICAL BILLING PROBLEMS, DEBT COLLECTION, HOUSING AND EVICTIONS, FAMILY LAW MATTERS AND MORE. THE CULINARY & BARTENDERS UNIONS LEGAL SERVICES FUND WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CULINARY WORKERS UNION LOCAL 226, UNITE HERE BARTENDERS UNION LOCAL 165, PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS, AND LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA TO HELP SAFEGUARD THE LEGAL AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR HOTEL, CASINO, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICE FUND, LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA HAS A TEAM OF ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES THAT HELP WITH LEGAL MATTERS INCLUDING IMMIGRATION, BANKRUPTCY, HOUSING, TENANT'S RIGHTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES, AND FAMILY LAW INFORMATION.Expenses $8,605,669 · revenue $4,986,047
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
- 88-0072562
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,174,984
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,781,609
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $39,593,805 | $25,442,365 | $104,174,984 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $35,574,627 | $23,289,112 | $90,054,801 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $19,468,573 | $19,733,133 | $63,638,482 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-0072562).
Questions about LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC
- What is the EIN of LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC is 88-0072562.
- Is LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC 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 CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC 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 CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC 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 CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BARBARA BUCKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,358 (BARBARA BUCKLEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $39,593,805, expenses of $25,442,365 and total assets of $104,174,984 at year end.
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