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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3675951

PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC

Also known as PEOPLES LAW CENTER

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53714

Financials

$282K$251K2023$170K$176K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$170,325$175,694-$5,369$91,976$64,333$27,643
December 31, 2023990$281,834$250,767$31,067$36,494$3,482$33,012
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$170,325

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,615
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$152,155
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,449
Other expenses
$20,090
Program services (functional)
$125,324

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,494
Total assets, end of year
$91,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$64,333
Net assets, end of year
$27,643
Cash, savings and investments
$25,956
Gross receipts
$170,325

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erica LopezDirector40$99,615
Veronica FigueroaPresident3$0
Marisol Gonzalez CastilloSecretary3$0
Carlos PugaTreasurer3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erica LopezExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$138,000
Marisol CastilloBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Carlos PugaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Veronica FigueroaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5321 SEVERN WAY, MADISON, WI 53714-2122
In care of
% ERICA KAREN LOPEZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 7413, Madison WI 53707
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Erica K Lopez, 5321 Severn Way, Madison WI 53714
Signed the 990-EZ
Erica Lopez, Executive Director
Phone
(608) 571-5232
Return prepared by
COMMON GOOD BOOKKEEPING

Mission

El Centro Derecho / Peoples Law Center provides free legal representation, community education, and intentional partnerships to increase access to the legal system.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provide legal representation for tenants being evicted in Dane County Small Claims Court, Community outreach focusing on eviction, Provide education for tenants and landlords regarding eviction and housing rights
    Expenses $125,324

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3675951
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$91,976
Income (IRS master file)
$170,325

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$170,325$175,694$91,976XML
990December 2023$281,834$250,767$36,494XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Erica K Lopez
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 88-3675951).

Questions about PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC

What is the EIN of PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC is 88-3675951.
Is PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PEOPLES LAW CENTER 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 PEOPLES LAW CENTER 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 PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Erica K Lopez.
Who are the officers and directors of PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,615 (Erica Lopez, Director).
How much revenue does PEOPLES LAW CENTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $170,325, expenses of $175,694 and total assets of $91,976 at year end.

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