EIN 61-0916523

Kentucky Legal Aid

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
52
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Kentucky Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to low-income families, elderly, disabled, and vulnerable individuals in south central Kentucky.
Also known as...
Cumberland Trace Legal Services
Total revenues
$5,003,921
2022
Total expenses
$5,002,064
2022
Total assets
$3,398,593
2022
Num. employees
52
2022

Program areas at Kentucky Legal Aid

Legal Assistance Program: to provide free legal services to qualified low income clients in a 35 county service area. Cases range from family/domestic law, elder law, public benefits, consumer law, nursing home issues, and pro bono. Approximately 7312 cases were closed in 2022. Kentucky Legal Aid's (KLA) cases were filed on behalf of low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals who qualify for free legal Assistance defined by Legal Services Corporation and other grantors. Litigation includes family law disputes, consumer actions, including foreclosures and bankruptcies, assistance in domestic violence actions, and public benefit hearings. The general public benefits from KLA's litigation by virtue of making the civil legal system available to those unable to afford private legal counsel. KLA's litigation efforts also help low-income people resolve problems and promotes self-sufficiency. KLA seeks no fees on behalf of the program in any litigation with the limited exception of cases in which the program was appointed by the court and statutory fees are specified. Fees are not solicitated from clients nor accepted from clients.
Older American Act: to provide clients 60 years of age or over with free legal services in matters such as consumer/fraud, public benefits, medicare/medicaid, wills, and powers of attorney. Residents of nursing home issues are also handled. Approximately 1198 cases were closed in 2022.
Private Attorney Involvement (PAI): to promote free legal services through pro bono efforts and private attorney involvement. Clients are referred to pro bono or private attorneys who provide free legal services. Approximately 334 cases were closed in 2022.

Who funds Kentucky Legal Aid

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Civil Legal Aid$1,634,026
United Way of Southern Kentucky (UWSK)Program Operating Costs$142,148
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF)For Legal Aid$120,615
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Kentucky Legal Aid

NameTitleCompensation
Amanda YoungExecutive Director$118,555
Jackie EllisDirector of Administration
Katina MinerAdvocacy Director
Sarah HayesDirector of Benefit Programs
Ashley LeeDirector of Grants and Pro
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Kentucky Legal Aid

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,024,132
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$5,400
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-25,611
Total revenues$5,003,921

Form 990s for Kentucky Legal Aid

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-04-25990View PDF
2021-122022-04-21990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-03-30990View PDF
2018-122019-06-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Kentucky Legal Aid

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Legal Action of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI$15,544,559
AppalReD Legal AidPrestonsburg, KY$5,107,879
Midpenn Legal ServicesHarrisburg, PA$11,230,224
Pisgah Legal ServicesAsheville, NC$10,270,903
Community Legal Aid SocalSanta Ana, CA$13,841,114
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MinnesotaDuluth, MN$3,368,690
Legal Aid Society of ClevelandCleveland, OH$16,504,708
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CA$14,946,367
Mid-Minnesota Legal AssistanceMinneapolis, MN$18,247,729
Atlanta Legal Aid SocietyAtlanta, GA$14,314,283
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,634,026 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
July 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,696 from West Tennessee Legal Services
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1700 Destiny LN
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Metro area
Bowling Green, KY
County
Warren County, KY
Website URL
klaid.org/ 
Phone
(270) 780-8892
IRS details
EIN
61-0916523
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
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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