MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE INC: Form 990, tax year 2014
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- Organization
- MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE INC (EIN 52-1225979)
- Tax period
- 2014-07-01 to 2015-06-30
- Filed
- 2015-12-17
- IRS object ID
- 201533519349300518
- Schema version
- 2014v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2015-12-17T10:30:28-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2015-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 520959934 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ELLIN & TUCKER CHARTERED | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 400 EAST PRATT ST SUITE 200 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BALTIMORE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21202 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2014-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 521225979 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | MARY | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4105396800 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 201 NORTH CHARLES STREET NO 1400 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BALTIMORE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BONNIE SULLIVAN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4105396800 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2015-11-19 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | SUSAN KELLER | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00245169 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4107275735 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2014 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | BONNIE SULLIVAN | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 201 NORTH CHARLES STREET NO 1400 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BALTIMORE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $2,779,201 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.MVLSLAW.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1981 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MD | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | TO PROVIDE QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MARYLANDERS WITH LIMITED INCOME AT LOW OR NO COST | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 20 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 20 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 22 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 808 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $2,170,057 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $2,582,990 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $24,519 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $15,152 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $16,877 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $32,596 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $118,660 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $108,122 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $2,330,113 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $2,738,860 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,124,053 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,192,874 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $140,386 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $882,118 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $838,069 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $2,006,171 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $2,030,943 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $323,942 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $707,917 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $2,125,959 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $2,862,498 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $95,732 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $129,788 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $2,030,227 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $2,732,710 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE MISSION OF MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MARYLANDERS WITH LIMITED INCOME AT LOW OR NO COST. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $908,952 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $15,152 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT MATCHES LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS IN NEED OF CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH VOLUNTEER LAWYERS. IN 2015, MVLS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND STAFF REPRESENTED OVER 3,300 LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS. THE LEGAL SERVICES OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED DIRECTLY BENEFITED OVER 7,200 PEOPLE. OUR VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SPENT 20,159 HOURS REPRESENTING MVLS CLIENTS, CONSERVATIVELY VALUED AT $5,298,000. RECRUITED FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE BAR, INCLUDING SMALL AND SOLO FIRMS, LARGE LAW FIRMS, CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, OUR VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROVIDE FREE SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF LEGAL MATTERS: BANKRUPTCY, FORECLOSURE, FAMILY LAW - DIVORCE- CUSTODY, DEBT COLLECTION, PUBLIC BENEFIT DENIALS, LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES, CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENTS, INCOME TAX CONTROVERSIES, AND ELDERLAW. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $458,652 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE JUDICARE PROJECT IS A REDUCED FEE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN HIGHLY CONTESTED FAMILY LAW AND CHILD CUSTODY CASES. MVLS ADMINISTERS THIS PROJECT IN 15 MARYLAND COUNTIES AND BALTIMORE CITY. THROUGH A GRANT FROM MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, MVLS PAYS LAWYERS $80/HOUR FOR UP TO 20 HOURS TO RESOLVE THESE DIFFICULT CASES. CLIENTS ARE NOT CHARGED LEGAL FEES. LAST YEAR, MVLS JUDICARE PROJECT LAWYERS CLOSED 292 CASES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITED 817 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CHILDREN. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $345,073 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | FORECLOSURE PROJECT - MVLS IS THE PRINCIPAL PRO BONO PARTNER IN THE STATEWIDE MARYLAND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PRO BONO PROJECT. VOLUNTEER LAWYERS REPRESENTED 124 HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE. OUR STAFF LAWYERS REPRESENTED 9 HOMEOWNERS. MVLS STAFF LAWYERS AND HOUSING COUNSELOR ALSO PROVIDED BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE AND COUNSELING TO OVER 2,000 HOMEOWNERS. IN ADDITION TO FULL REPRESENTATION IN FORECLOSURE CASES, MVLS ALSO RUNS THE FORECLOSURE BRIEF ADVICE PROJECT, A LEGAL CLINIC OPERATING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIL JUSTICE, INC. THIS PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN HUNT VALLEY, ASSISTS HOMEOWNERS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS WHO ARE FACING FORECLOSURE. HOMEOWNERS MAY MEET WITH AN EXPERIENCED FORECLOSURE ATTORNEY FOR FREE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT FORECLOSURE MEDIATION, FORECLOSURE TIMELINE, HOW THE COURT PROCESS WORKS AND MORE. IN JULY 2015, MVLS EXPANDED OUR FORECLOSURE BRIEF ADVICE PROJECT TO INCLUDE A MONTHLY CLINIC AT THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY. THERE, UNREPRESENTED HOMEOWNERS CAN MEET WITH A VOLUNTEER LAWYER FOR A BRIEF CONSULTATION ABOUT THEIR FORECLOSURE MATTER. IF THE HOMEOWNER NEEDS FULL REPRESENTATION, THE VOLUNTEER LAWYER CAN MAKE THE REFERRAL TO MVLS. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $1,712,677 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | Yes (1) | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (1) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 129 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 22 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 20 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 20 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BONNIE A SULLIVAN | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 4105396800 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 201 NORTH CHARLES ST STE 1400 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BALTIMORE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (21 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HON FRED S HECKER | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY T KEATING | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| E HUTCHINSON ROBBINS JR | ||||||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY P ASHTON | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD J BAINES | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PATRICIA A BOSSE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MICHAEL S CLEVENGER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LAWRENCE D COPPEL | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROBERT J CORNISH | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROBERT N GROSSBART | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ARIELLE HARRY-BESS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| GRETCHEN L KLEBASKO | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FREDERICK L KOBB | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JONATHAN Z MAY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DANA MCKEE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CHARLES J MORTON | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUSAN T PRESTON | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CHRISTOPHER R RAHL | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KERRY D STATON | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PAUL S SUGAR | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BONNIE A SULLIVAN | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $114,021 | $0 | $12,406 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $114,021 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $12,406 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Federated Campaigns | $6,512 | FederatedCampaignsAmt |
| Fundraising | $6,705 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $837,702 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $1,732,071 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $1,825 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $2,582,990 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | CLIENT FEES | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $15,152 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $15,152 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,152 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $32,693 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $32,693 | ExclusionAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $97 | OtherAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | -$97 | OtherAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$97 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$97 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $148,366 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $6,705 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $40,244 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $108,122 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $108,122 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,738,860 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $15,152 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $140,718 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $118,356 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $100,381 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,971 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $11,004 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $853,652 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $724,004 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $50,279 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $79,369 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $33,818 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $28,682 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,992 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,144 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $106,696 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $90,492 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,284 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $9,920 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $80,352 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $68,149 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,732 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $7,471 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $450,370 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $421,231 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,793 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,346 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $38,454 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,488 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,438 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,528 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $65,819 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $45,133 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $15,500 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,186 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $88,852 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $86,332 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,520 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $9,508 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,209 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $165 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $134 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $16,292 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,566 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,429 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,297 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $20,372 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $20,372 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $11,073 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,754 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $263 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,056 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINTENANCE | $71,792 | $31,548 | $36,272 | $3,972 |
| PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS | $24,952 | $18,174 | $2,078 | $4,700 |
| TRAINING | $24,403 | $12,923 | $10,540 | $940 |
| DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $16,182 | $10,239 | $4,144 | $1,799 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,030,943 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,712,677 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $177,880 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $140,386 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $698,210 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,003,144 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $971,345 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,275,451 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $136,248 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $199,923 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,956 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $40,310 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $224,227 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $135,004 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $48,086 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $89,223 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $247,114 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $254,447 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,125,959 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,862,498 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $95,732 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $129,788 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $95,732 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $129,788 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,141,763 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,315,892 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $888,464 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,416,818 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,030,227 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,732,710 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,125,959 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,862,498 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $707,917 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | -$5,434 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,471,176 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,596,845 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,500,806 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,326,349 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,731,356 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $9,626,532 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,471,176 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,596,845 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,500,806 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,326,349 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,731,356 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $9,626,532 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $9,626,532 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $12,948 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $16,610 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $17,505 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $20,712 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $32,693 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $100,468 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $9,727,000 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $87,985 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.98970 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.98810 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $5,794 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $676 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $5,118 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $218,433 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $134,328 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $84,105 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $89,223 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (6 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt | Method ValuationMethodValuationCd |
|---|---|---|
| LARGE CAP FUNDS | $66,705 | F |
| INTERNATIONAL FUNDS | $74,930 | F |
| SMALL CAP FUNDS | $18,814 | F |
| LARGE BLEND FUNDS | $66,128 | F |
| STABLE VALUE | $2,804 | F |
| CORPORATE BONDS | $25,066 | F |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $254,447 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,741,245 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | -$5,434 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | -$5,434 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $2,746,679 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Other Revenues Not Included | -$7,819 | OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | -$7,819 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $2,738,860 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,038,762 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Other Expenses Included | $7,819 | OtherExpensesIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $7,819 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $2,030,943 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $2,030,943 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART X, LINE 2: | THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES UNDER THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE CODIFICATION. THE CODIFICATION REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS, WHICH INCLUDE MAINTAINING ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND THE TAXABILITY OF ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND DOES NOT ALLOW RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS WHICH DO NOT MEET A MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD OF BEING SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT MEET THIS THRESHOLD. |
| PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -61. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE -7,758. |
| PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE 7,758. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 61. |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | MARCH MADNESS | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $155,071 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $6,705 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $148,366 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $32,486 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $155,071 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $6,705 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $148,366 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $32,486 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $32,486 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $115,880 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | MVLS IS A "FULL-SERVICE" PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS IN MOST CIVIL MATTERS SUCH AS DIVORCE, CUSTODY, CONSUMER PROBLEMS (COLLECTION AND BANKRUPTCY), FORECLOSURE, LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES, TORT DEFENSE, INCOME TAX DISPUTES AND BACK TAXES, NAME CHANGE, GUARDIANSHIP, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND SMALL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION. IN ADDITION, MVLS HELPS TO STRENGTHEN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING REPRESENTATION AND LEGAL ADVICE TO COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. MVLS CHARGES A NOMINAL APPLICATION FEE OF $25 WHICH IS WAIVED IN HARDSHIP CASES OR REFUNDED IF WE ARE UNABLE TO PLACE THE CLIENT'S CASE WITH A VOLUNTEER LAWYER. MVLS PROVIDES PRO BONO SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN ALL MARYLAND COUNTIES. IN ALLEGANY, MONTGOMERY, PRINCE GEORGE'S AND THE FIVE MID-SHORE COUNTIES, WHERE THERE ARE OTHER PRO BONO PROGRAMS, MVLS LIMITS PROGRAM SERVICES TO THOSE SEEKING HELP WITH DENIAL OF LONG-TERM MEDICAID BENEFITS AND DISPUTES WITH THE IRS. SERVICES TO COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALSO ARE AVAILABLE STATEWIDE, HOWEVER, THESE CASES ARE A SMALL PART OF OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS, ESPECIALLY SINCE ANOTHER PROVIDER, COMMUNITY LAW CENTER, IS MEETING THIS NEED. THE TARGET POPULATIONS SERVED BY OUR CORE PRO BONO PROGRAM ARE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE POVERTY RATE IN MARYLAND, THOUGH LOWER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, IS STILL RELATIVELY HIGH AT 9.8%. IN THE JURISDICTIONS THAT MVLS SERVES, THE POVERTY RATE RANGES FROM A HIGH OF 23.8% (BALTIMORE CITY) TO A LOW OF 4.6% (HOWARD COUNTY). DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, CONTESTED FAMILY LAW MATTERS, FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, CONSUMER DEBT, AND CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY REQUESTS PRESENTED THE MOST URGENT PROBLEMS FOR OUR CLIENTS. MVLS HAS A NUMBER OF SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT SUPPLEMENT OUR CORE PRO BONO EFFORTS. THREE CURRENT PROJECTS PROVIDE SELF HELP ASSISTANCE: 1) BANKRUPTCY SELF-HELP CLINIC: OFFERS CHAPTER 7 FILERS BI-MONTHLY BANKRUPTCY CLASSES TAUGHT BY MVLS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND A PARALEGAL, 2) WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLINIC: MVLS CONTRACT LAWYERS PROVIDE ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHO ARE FILING FAMILY LAW ACTIONS USING COURT DOM REL FORMS, 3) DEBTOR ASSISTANCE PROJECT: A BRIEF ADVICE CLINIC AT THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT IN BALTIMORE AND GREENBELT, WHERE PRO SE DEBTORS RECEIVE A FREE HALF-HOUR CONSULTATION WITH A CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY. MVLS PARTNERS WITH THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, THE MARYLAND BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATION, AND THE CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY SECTION OF THE MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. IN FY15, MVLS LAUNCHED TWO ADDITIONAL CONSUMER CLINICS THAT HELPED 173 PEOPLE: 1) CONSUMER PROTECTION PROJECT (CPP): IN THE FALL OF 2014, AT THE INVITATION OF THE DISTRICT COURT, MVLS BEGAN OFFERING A CLINIC OFFERING FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO CONSUMERS WHO ARE FACING DEBT COLLECTION CASES IN DISTRICT COURT. CONSUMERS MEET WITH AN MVLS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY FOR A 10 - 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION TO GET ADVICE ON HIS OR HER CASE. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH CREDIT CARD CASES, AUTO LOANS, LANDLORD/TENANT MATTERS, AND MORE. THEY ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE COURT PROCESS, SETTLEMENT OPTIONS AND WHAT MAY HAPPEN POST JUDGMENT. VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH MVLS STAFF TO IDENTIFY CLIENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM FULL REPRESENTATION AND HELP CONSUMERS FILL OUT OUR APPLICATION AND SCAN RELEVANT DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. 2) TAX SALE CLINICS: SINCE 2014, MVLS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER TO STAFF TAX SALE CLINICS IN THE SPRING. WE HAVE HELPED 181 HOMEOWNERS AT 5 CLINICS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. MVLS STAFF ATTEND CLINICS TO HELP IDENTIFY HOMEOWNERS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM FULL REPRESENTATION AND HELPS THEM APPLY FOR OUR SERVICES ON-SITE. MVLS REPRESENTS 450 (300 IN PAST YEARS) DISABLED ADULTS UNDER PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP AT SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW HEARINGS AND INDIGENT CLIENTS IN EMERGENCY GUARDIANSHIP HEARINGS IN BALTIMORE CITY AND 30% OF PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP CASES IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. THE IRS TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE FUNDS AN MVLS PROGRAM TO REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN DISPUTES BEFORE THE IRS. IN FY 15, MVLS VOLUNTEERS HELPED 156 TAXYPAYERS WITH TAX DISPUTE CASES. MVLS FY2015 AT A GLANCE: MVLS VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CLOSED: 3,375 CIVIL CASES 808 LAWYERS VOLUNTEERED FOR OUR PROGRAM 20,159 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS SPENT REPRESENTING MVLS CLIENTS AT A VALUE OF $5.3 MILLION THE DEBTOR ASSISTANCE PROJECT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED BRIEF ADVICE TO 108 PRO SE PETITIONERS AT THE US BANKRUPTCY COURT. THE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT HELPED 2,122 DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA EMAIL TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AT THE NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING EACH JUNE, THE BOARD PRESIDENT REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBMIT AN UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM. EACH DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE POLICY AND RESPONDS TO THE QUESTIONS THAT ASK FOR DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS. AFTER COMPLETING THE FORM, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COLLECTS THE SIGNED FORMS FROM THE BOARD MEMBERS AND RETAINS THEM AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A STANDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY AND RECOMMENDS SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE FULL BOARD AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING IN JUNE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES SALARY SURVEYS OF OTHER SIMILARY LEGAL SERVICES AGENCIES IN MARYLAND AS WELL AS SALARY SURVEYS FOR NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES PUBLISHED BY MARYLAND NONPROFITS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE, INC. PROVIDES ALL OF THE MENTIONED DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE CURRENT FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. |
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