Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education
Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education
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About this organization
Mission
The State Bar of Arizona created the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education as a separate 501(c) 3 organization in 1978, charging it with the mission of promoting access to justice for all Arizonans. The Foundation strives to fulfill this mission by preparing Arizona youth for civic responsibility and providing access to justice for Arizonan's most in need. Through the provision of technical and financial assistance to probation & resource officers, teachers & administrators, private attorneys & judges, and legal service attorneys & advocates, the Foundation works to level the playing field, so that all in Arizona have knowledge and access to the justice systems.
About
LEGAL SERVICES IS THE FIRST OF THE TWO STEPS TOWARD ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL. WITH THESE PROGRAM SERVICES, WE OFFER TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, RECOGNITION AND AWARD PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES PROMOTING FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN ARIZONA MOST VULNERABLE. IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECT FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT OFFERED, LEGAL SERVICE EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH LAW RELATED WEBSITES. OVER 50,000 ARIZONA HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH OUR GRANTEES AND VOLUNTEERS. OUR WEBSITES ARE VISITED OVER 250,000 TIMES EACH MONTH WHERE CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS ARE RECEIVING THE LEGAL ANSWERS THEY NEED.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Both directly and by the application of assets to the use of the arizona bar foundation, or to any other corporation, trust, fund or foundation whose purposes and operation are charitable, scientific, literary, or educational. (a) to foster and maintain the honor and integrity of the profession of the law; (b) to study, improve and to facilitate the administration of justice; (c) to promote the study of the law and research therein, the diffusion of knowledge thereof, and the continuing education of lawyers; (d) to act as a resource center for the promotion of law-related education; (e) to support programs designed to assist in the delivery of legal services to the marginalized for law-related education, a program designed to teach young people, educators and other adults about the law, the legal process and the legal system.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, which includes carrying on the following purposes, (cont'd on schedule o)”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as AZ.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 4201 N 24TH STREET 210, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016.
- The non-profit has reported 17 employees on their form as of 2019.
- 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 $249,605.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- 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 pays $1,498,341 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $80,901 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 grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.