EIN 23-2604575

Women Against Abuse Legal Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Women Against Abuse Legal Center provides free attorney representation, advocacy, and telephone counseling to victims of domestic violence seeking legal protections. It is the only comprehensive legal service provider dedicated to addressing the needs of victims of domestic violence in Philadelphia and is one of the first in the nation.
Related structure
Women Against Abuse Legal Center is a subordinate organization under Women Against Abuse (WAA).
Total revenues
$348,150
2023
Total expenses
$343,421
2023
Total assets
$168,581
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Women Against Abuse Legal Center

The Women Against Abuse Legal Center is the only comprehensive Legal service provider in philadelphia specifically dedicated to addressing the needs of victims of domestic violence, and one of the first in the nation. The Women Against Abuse Legal Center empowers Women and men who have been abused to navigate the justice system by providing attorney representation, court advocacy and telephone counseling. Experienced staff members work with victims to secure Legal protections relating to both criminal and civil matters, including protection from Abuse, sexual violence and intimidation orders, child custody and child support. Women Against Abuse attorneys have extensive experience in navigating Legal systems and addressing the issue of domestic violence in a sensitive manner that empowers clients. Several attorneys also bring specialized experience in the unique needs of distinct subpopulations, such as victims of stalking and victims who are immigrants.in fiscal year 2023, the Women Against Abuse Legal Center served 3,221 victims of domestic violence. Over the past year, attorneys provided free representation or assistance to 1,061 individuals; court advocates served 1021 clients; and paralegals and support staff members provided Legal advocacy, information and resources to 921 victims at crucial points of need in the justice system, including in the probation department, the general filing unit of philadelphia family court, and for families involved in the child welfare system. The Women Against Abuse Legal Center also provided telephone counseling to 1036 clients in fiscal year 2023, and provided support to 587 victims at high risk of lethality, following a 911 call. In addition to its direct services, the Legal Center is also highly engaged in systems change work that will improve philadelphia's response to domestic violence by ensuring effective screening and intervention for victims, while holding perpetrators accountable and offering them alternatives to violence.

Who funds Women Against Abuse Legal Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts BoardLegal Assistance$86,014
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$35

Personnel at Women Against Abuse Legal Center

NameTitleCompensation
Elise SciosciaChief of Staff
Sheila Weeks-BrownVice President , Finance$0
Lindsay WarrenVice President of Advancement
Michelle ByrneVice President of Human Resources
Nicole DrakeVice President of Program Operations
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Women Against Abuse Legal Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$348,150
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
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$0
Total revenues$348,150

Form 990s for Women Against Abuse Legal Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-03-31990View PDF
2019-062020-02-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $86,014 from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Board
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $59,320 from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Board
May 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesWomen and girlsAbuse preventionCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 S Broad St 1341
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
womenagainstabuse.org/ 
Phone
(215) 386-1280
IRS details
EIN
23-2604575
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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
Subordinate organization
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