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THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, TO DATE. INITIATED TO HELP IMMIGRANT YOUTH WHO HAVE SUFFERED NEGLECT, ABUSE, OR ABANDONMENT TO BECOME LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES, THROUGH THE SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS) PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP, CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18 ARE THEN PROTECTED FROM DEPORTATION FROM THE UNITED STATES. AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AT 18, THOSE YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED SIJS ARE ABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT, RENT A PLACE TO LIVE, AND CONTINUE TO LIVE AND WORK THEIR WAY TOWARD FULL CITIZENSHIP. HOUSING LAW - AS A RESULT OF CATASTROPHIC HURRICANE IAN, THE HOUSING LAW PROGRAM SOUGHT TO ADVISE AND REPRESENT THOSE WHOSE HOMES WERE DESTROYED OR SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT INSURANCE AND CONTRACTOR ISSUES WERE DEEMED PREDATORY AND OFTEN FRAUDULENT. 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THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ASC TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES" IN ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. ALAN WILLIAMS & ASSOC INS AGENCY DIRECTOR 45750 HEALH INSURANCE false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHO MEET OUR FINANCIAL GUIDELINES. WE PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREA OF FAMILY LAW, INCLUDING DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, PATERNITY, ESTABLISHING PARENTING PLANS, AND STEP-PARENT ADOPTION. FORM 990 ON JUNE 6, 2022 CHARLOTTE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, LLC, WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS ORGANIZED FOR THE SOLE OPERATING MISSION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND IS WHOLLY OWNED BY LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC., A 501(C)(3). CHARLOTTE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, LLC, PROVIDES LIMITED LEGAL ADVICE AT NO CHARGE TO RESIDENTS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHEN THERE IS A NEED OR DESIRE TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN COURT. MOST PRACTICE AREAS ARE COVERED, EXCEPT FOR CRIMINAL LAW. WHEN IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZEN TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT THEM, REFERRAL RESOURCES ARE OFFERED. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS CONSIST OF A PART TIME LAW STUDENTS AND PARALEGAL STUDENTS. THE LAW STUDENTS PERFORM PRO-BONO WORK AND THE PARALEGALS PROVIDE CLERICAL WORK AND LEGAL RESEARCH. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FAMILY LAW - SINCE 1967, LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY HAS FOUNDED ITS LEGAL REPUTATION ON THE REPRESENTATION OF FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN INVOLVED. PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN DURING AND AFTER DIVORCE HAS BEEN A FUNDAMENTAL CAUSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. IMMIGRATION LAW - ARPA GRANT-FUNDED 30-MONTH PROGRAM CONTINUATION. THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, TO DATE. INITIATED TO HELP IMMIGRANT YOUTH WHO HAVE SUFFERED NEGLECT, ABUSE, OR ABANDONMENT TO BECOME LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES, THROUGH THE SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS) PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP, CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18 ARE THEN PROTECTED FROM DEPORTATION FROM THE UNITED STATES. AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AT 18, THOSE YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED SIJS ARE ABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT, RENT A PLACE TO LIVE, AND CONTINUE TO LIVE AND WORK THEIR WAY TOWARD FULL CITIZENSHIP. HOUSING LAW - AS A RESULT OF CATASTROPHIC HURRICANE IAN, THE HOUSING LAW PROGRAM SOUGHT TO ADVISE AND REPRESENT THOSE WHOSE HOMES WERE DESTROYED OR SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT INSURANCE AND CONTRACTOR ISSUES WERE DEEMED PREDATORY AND OFTEN FRAUDULENT. LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES ALSO AROSE IN GREAT NUMBER, DUE TO THE UNSCRUPULOUS AVARICE OF LANDLORDS WHO WERE READY TO EVICT GOOD TENANTS SO THE LANDLORD COULD INCREASE RENT IN A SCARCE HOUSING MARKET. PROBLEMS CLIENTS FACED WITH UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS AND PROPERTY LOSS CONTINUE TO NEED LEGAL ADVICE, TO DATE. SELF HELP CENTERS OUR ORGANIZATION RUNS VIA ZOOM FOR LEE CLERK OF COURT AND CHARLOTTE CLERK OF COURT CONTINUE TO BE VERY POPULAR OPTION FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY BUT NEED BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 FRANK TALTY, ESQ. PATRICIA TALTY, ESQ. DIRECTOR DIRECTOR HUSBAND AND WIFE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE TREASURER, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EACH REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO EFILING. A REPORT FROM THE TREASURER IS ISSUED TO ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD REVIEWS THE POLICY AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THEIR ACTIONS ARE IN COMPLIANCE. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS BASED ON GOALS MET AND NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AS FAIR COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION IN THE REGION. COMPENSATION FOR ATTORNEYS IS BASED ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF WORK PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS, AND INTERVIEWS BY THE LEGAL DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.