2016-03-02T12:46:34-06:00 2015-06-30 463123017 BURDETTE & ASSOCIATES LLC 5775 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700 St Louis Park MN 554161233 990 2014-07-01 411832349 BATTERED WOMEN'S LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT BATT 6123439842 1611 PARK AVE S 2 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404 LAUREL MOHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6123439842 2016-02-26 1 Phyllis Burdette P01347704 9525468708 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z LAUREL MOHAN 1611 PARK AVE S 2 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404 215533 0 X WWW.BWLAP.ORG X 1996 MN TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR BATTERED WOMEN & CHILDREN. 8 8 4 15 0 0 170900 191907 16850 13554 23 16 10500 7546 198273 213023 0 0 0 0 109610 147031 1952 0 9605 50660 63497 162222 210528 36051 2495 21357 57434 15330 48912 6027 8522 X TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR BATTERED WOMEN & CHILDREN - BWLAP ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY ADVOCATING FOR SYSTEM CHANGE, FOR SECURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL, & TO IMPROVE THE LEGAL SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO BATTERED WOMEN & CHILDREN. 1 0 64324 SEE SCHEDULE 0 61061 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EXPERT TRAINING TO BATTERED WOMEN, THEIR ADVOCATES, THEIR ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS ON ALL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED LAW IN MINNESOTA. EXPERT TRAINING IS PROVIDED ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE STALKING PROGRAM. SPECIAL TRAINING IS OFFERED IN THE AREA OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ANNUAL NEW LAWS TRAINING PROGRAM, HELD AT SIX ACCESSIBLE SITES IS THE MOST VISIBLE OF THE PROGRAMS, AND IS THE SINGLE GREATEST SOURCE OF UP-TO-DATE LEGAL INFORMATION TO ADVOCATES AND PROFESSIONALS. THE TRAINING PROGRAM EFFECTIVELY UTILIZES A"TRAIN THE TRAINER" MODEL. CITICAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO A CORE GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO THEN DISBURSE IT IN WIDER CIRCLES. NEW LAWS FOCUSES ON THE LAW CHANGES THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PRIOR YEAR THAT MIGHT HAVE AN IMPACT ON BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE TRAINING INCLUDES INFORMATION ON MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, MINNESOTA APPEALS COURT DICISIONS, MINNESOTA'S TRIBAL COURT CHANGES, IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES, FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND FEDERAL APPEALS COURTS DICISIONS ON TOPICS THAT MOST EFFECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS. 125385 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 MN X LAUREL MOHAN 6123439842 1611 PARK AVE S 2 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404 SHANNON CAREY CHAIR 8.00 X X 0 0 0 MAUREEN CARLSON SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 HANNAH SKILDUN TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ANA GOETTSCH MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA BACHMAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BETH BACHMAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BETH TIETZ MORRISON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAILEY THORNTON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NADIA HASAN CO-CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREL MOHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 57731 0 0 57731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86324 105583 191907 TRAINING FEES 611430 8538 8538 ATTORNEY FEES 541100 3111 3111 REIMBURSESMENTS 611430 1905 1905 13554 16 16 10056 2510 7546 7546 213023 13554 0 7562 57731 30696 19035 8000 71555 63588 7967 3590 3590 14155 11325 2830 13959 13959 1971 1971 10350 2548 7802 988 343 645 18900 3770 15130 4924 4062 862 3898 1433 2465 1567 1567 4318 2059 2259 Grant Writing Expenses 1605 1605 Bank and Credit Card Fe 1017 1017 210528 125385 75538 9605 16436 26672 28493 3954 2 967 1688 33828 33828 0 0 0 579 21357 57434 8401 9788 1929 4124 5000 35000 15330 48912 X -23973 -40638 30000 49160 6027 8522 21357 57434 2495 0 X 0 0 0 X 300304 403889 206699 170900 186300 1268092 300304 403889 206699 170900 186300 1268092 1268092 248 56 37 23 16 380 7283 10282 10056 27621 1296093 0.97840 0.98670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1929 4969 2775 4123 1 33828 33828 0 0 PART IV, LINE 2B - EXPLANATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNT LIABILITY INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) IS A CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS FOR RETAINERS SIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTRACTUAL ATTORNEY FOR REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT. THE FUNDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT UNTIL THE CASE IS FINALLY CLOSED. Form 990, Part III, line 2 THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE MSBA AND HCBA, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO EXPAND ITS IMMIGRATION AND TRAFFICKING WORK INTO A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM STAFFED BY A BI-LINGUAL LEGAL ADVOCATE WHO IS A PARALEGAL AND TRAINED INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSUALT ADVOCATE. THE PROGRAM SERVES VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING BY PROVIDING REPRESENTATION IN THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS TO OBTAIN THE PROPER IMMIGRATION REMEDIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO ENSURE EACH CLIENT'S NON-LEGAL NEEDS ARE MET. THE SECOND COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS TECHNICAL ASSISTENCE, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING, SIMILAR TO THE ORGAINIZATIONS OTHER PROGRAMS. THE THIRD COMPONENT IS FOCUSED ON COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS SUCH AS THE STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE AND A MORE INFORMAL COLLABORATION WITH THE AGENCIES WE WORK WITH THE MOST CLOSELY IN THIS FIELD. THE LEGAL ADVOCATE STAFFING THIS PROGRAM IS TRAINING TO BECOME BIA(BUREAU IMMIGRATION AFFAIRS) CERTIFIED TO REPRESENT CLIENTS IN THE IMMIGRATION LEGAL PROCESS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A LAWYER. FORM 990, PART 111, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1) LEGAL ADVOCACY/LEGAL RESOURCES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND IN SOME CASES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO 1981 INDIVIDUALS. TOPICS OF CONCERN HAVE BEEN ORDERS FOR PROTECTION, DIVORCE, CUSTODY, PARENTING TIME, IMMIGRATION, IDENTITY THEFT, HOUSING, ETC. WE PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO ADVOCATES IN 733 CASES, TO BATTERED WOMEN IN 443 CASES, 716 CASES WERE CONSULTATIONS RECEIVED BY ATTORNEYS WORKING WITH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. LESS THAN HALF OF THOSE CONSULTATIONS WERE PROVIDED FROM THE METRO AREA AND THE REST MAINLY FROM RURAL MN. DURING THE YEAR WE WORKED WITH VICTIMS OF CRIMES SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. MOST CONSULTATIONS ARE INIATED THROUGH OUR TOLL-FREE ACTION LINE. 2) SYSTEMS CHANGE - THE ORGANIZATION IS FREQUENTLY SEEKING WAYS TO IMROVE THE LEGAL SYSTEMS RESPONSE TO BATTERED WOMEN, WHETHER THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF NEW LEGISLATION OR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CURRENT LAWS. ACTIVITIES ARE AIMED AT REDUCING BARRIERS, ELIMINATING DISCRIMINATION AND CREATING LONG-TERM SYSTEMS OF CHANGE. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TARGETED AT SYSTEMS OF CHANGE INCLUDE: A) BE AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION TO OTHER STATEWIDE AGENCIES ON LEGAL ADVOCACY, TRAININGS, RESPONSE TO PUBLIC POLICY AND OTHER ISSUES. B) PARTICIPATE IN COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS WITH ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION BROUGHT AN ADVOCACY PRESPECTIVE TO THESE ENTITIES AND INCREASED THE UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE CULTURES. C) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN CREATING COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION AMONG ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS AND OTHER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF NEW LAWS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER; MAINTAINING A LISTSERVE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES TO ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AND HAVE STATEWIDE DIALOGUES REGARDING SYSTEMIC ISSUES; DEVELOPING COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS; AND BEING A STRONG VOICE TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION IN THE FIELD TO WORK TO ELIMINATE A LACK OF TRUST AND A PERCEPTION OF SCARCITY THAT CREATES A CULTURE OF COMPETION RATHER THAN COLLABORATION. D) WORK WITH LOCAL LAW SCHOOLS TO RECRUIT LAW STUDENT INTERNS TO WORK WITH THE AGENCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THESE STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO THE LEGAL ISSUES FACED BY BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. E) WORK WITH AMICUS BRIEFS ON APPEAL CASES THAT HAVE A STATEWIDE IMPACT. 3) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EXPERT TRAINING ON ALL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED LAW. SPECIFIC TRAINING INITIATIVES INCLUDE: A) PROVIDE TRAININGS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ATTORNEYS, ADVOCATES, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS. BWLAP MAINTAINS A CULTURAL APPROACH TO SOCIAL TOPICS RELATED TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ALL ITS TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. B) WORK WITH THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE BATTERED WOMEN'S TASK FORCE AND OTHER INITIATIVES AIMED TO INCREASE TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND LEADERSHIP SUPPORT TO ADVOCATES, AGENCIES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. C) PROVIDE THE ANNUAL 2-DAY NEW LAWS TRAINING IN 6 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT MN. THIS TRAINING IS AIMED AT ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS WORKING WITH BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWED THE 990 DRAFT, AND THEN TWO BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWED THE FINAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR NEXT BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c SEE SCHEDULE O Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 SEE SCHEDULE O Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 SEE SCHEDULE O Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLOSE ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AT THE SAME TIME, ALL CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD AS THEY ARISE AND ON A YEARLY BASIS. THE POLICY INCLUDES THE PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A CONFLICT WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEES, BWLAP HAS A CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN PLACE THAT REGULATES ANY TYPE OF CONFLICT AND THE APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO, COMPENSATION OF MANAGING PARTNERS WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD UPON HIRING IN JUNE OF 2014. FORM 99, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.