EIN 88-0072562

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
232
State
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that ensures equal access to justice through free legal advice and representation for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Also known as...
Clark County Legal Servic
Total revenues
$19,468,573
2022
Total expenses
$19,733,133
2022
Total assets
$63,638,482
2022
Num. employees
232
2022

Program areas at LACSN

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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.

Who funds Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nevada Bar FoundationProviding Legal SVC$2,660,498
Walter S Johnson Foundation (WSJF)To Promote Positive Change To the Policies and Systems That Assist Youth in Becoming Successful Adults.$100,000
Route91strongLegal Aid$25,213
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at LACSN

NameTitleCompensation
Terry BrattonChief Financial Director$154,708
Barbara BuckleyExecutive Director$210,790
Christine SmithDirector of Community Initiatives and Outreach
Bailey BortolinDirector of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives
Jonathan NormanState Wide Advocacy, Outreach and Policy Director
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for LACSN

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,351,113
Program services$3,577,072
Investment income and dividends$479,616
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$60,772
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$19,468,573

Form 990s for LACSN

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-01990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122019-09-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $2,660,498 from Nevada Bar Foundation
December 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $2,536,620 from Nevada Bar Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsCommunity improvementCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
725 E Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Metro area
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
County
Clark County, NV
Website URL
lacsn.org/ 
Phone
(702) 386-1070
Facebook page
Legal-Aid-Center-of-Southern-Nevada 
IRS details
EIN
88-0072562
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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