Pisgah Legal Services
Pisgah Legal Services
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Pisgah Legal Services is to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We work to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our communities have access to the justice system and receive due process under the law, thereby enabling them to escape situations of abuse, avoid homelessness, access needed medical care, and secure income for food and utilities.
About
- Domestic violence and child abuse prevention services: In 2019, the organization provided free legal advice and representation to help more than 7,100 victims of domestic violence and their children escape abuse and rebuild their lives. Staff and volunteer attorneys help victims secure court protective orders to improve their safety, and also address barriers to independence, such as child custody, division of marital property, housing problems, income, and consumer protection so that victims can establish a new live s apart from their abusers. The organization also collaborates with domestic violence shelters, law enforcement, and other community partners to reduce domestic violence in area communities and to improve services for victims. 35% of the organization's closed cases were for domestic violence survivors.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To provide civil legal services for economically disadvantaged persons in the appalachian mountains of western north carolina. pisgah legal services has expanded services by establishing highly visible offices in county seats of five of the six primary appalachian counties it serves: asheville, brevard, hendersonville, marshall, and rutherfordton. the organization staffs family justice centers to stop abuse in asheville and hendersonville. the organization tracked 24.5 million in quantifiable benefits secured for its clients in 2019, although many legal outcomes cannot be valued in dollars, such as escaping from domestic violence or homelessness. more than 18,800 people were served at no charge.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To provide civil legal services for economically disadvantaged persons in the appalachian mountains of western north carolina.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as NC.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 62-A CHARLOTTE ST, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 78 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $343,538.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $4,576,395 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $582,783 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.