2024-07-18T12:03:10-05:00 2023-12-31 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Avenue Chicago IL 60643 990 2023-01-01 363134577 Law Center for Better Housing LAWC 3123477600 100 N LaSalle 2500 Chicago IL 60602 Mark Swartz Executive Director 3123477600 2024-07-15 1 Mark Swartz 999009999 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2024-07-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X Mark Swartz 100 N LaSalle 2500 Chicago IL 60602 5745535 0 X www.lcbh.org X 1981 IL Legal representation, legal advocacy, education & outreach for low & moderate-income renters. 12 12 56 87 0 0 3667796 5617827 78970 51956 43208 45647 23794 5805 3813768 5721235 0 0 0 0 2417483 2842238 0 0 342612 1135010 1908312 3552493 4750550 261275 970685 2745350 4349414 672961 1386943 2072389 2962471 X To promote the rights of renters to safe, accessible, and affordable housing on a non-discriminatory basis through education, outreach, supportive services, advocacy, and legal representation. 0 0 3662287 57761 Tenants Advocacy Program provides a trusted advocate for renters in and out of court, and incorporates all of the services LCBH provides directly for tenants as a continuum of services and care.*Legal representation for eviction defense (non-foreclosure)*Legal representation for renters living in foreclosed buildings *Representation without litigation-legal counsel and negotiations outside of court*Pro Bono support-LCBH volunteer and intern program to increase direct service capacity*Foreclosure Counseling-assistance to renters who are living or believe they are living in a foreclosed building*Supportive Services to help LCBH clients most vulnerable to homelessness achieve housing stability*Brief services and Pro Se help-assistance with renter self-representation*Legal information provided by chatbot at rentervention.com 166439 Affordable Housing Preservation (AHPP) helps preserve vitality and affordability in Chicago's neighborhoods through legal services to assist renters and community-based organizations in their efforts to improve poor living conditions and to keep buildings occupied that are threatened with foreclosure. *Legal representation and advocacy that saves affordable housing units*Tenant organizing to improve building conditions*Coordinated collaboration with community-based partners 87524 Education, Outreach and Public Policy Program provides outreach and education to empower various stakeholders with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves or on behalf of renters. Public policy efforts are collaborations with a variety of stakeholders on issues ranging from equal justice in the courtroom, efforts to reduce homelessness, and efforts that preserve or increase affordable housing in Chicago. *Tenant education and outreach efforts to assist renters living in large buildings*Legal advocates training*Community advocates training*Fair Housing Education*Collaborations on policy efforts to affect systemic change 3916250 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Cynthia Fox 3123477600 100 N LaSalle 2500 Chicago IL 60602 Geoff Cockrell President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Panza Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Louis DiSanto Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Colin Cordes Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Collette Allison Woghiren Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Harrison Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Hopp Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Thompkins Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Erin Kelley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Felicia Shakespeare Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Astle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shiva Kooragayala Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Swartz Executive Director 40.00 X 117936 0 0 117936 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3511 3543699 2070617 5617827 Attorney and court fee 541100 51956 51956 51956 36843 36843 16500 7696 8804 8804 8804 16604 3511 16604 0 Other 900099 5805 5805 5805 5721235 57761 0 45647 X 115654 99462 5783 10409 2389431 2054911 119471 215049 113752 97827 5687 10238 223401 192125 11170 20106 2800 617 2135 48 1462041 1176658 266729 18654 1113 100 1013 135960 72529 28183 35248 191548 164042 10205 17301 33881 17020 5252 11609 21872 18810 1094 1968 32612 20687 11537 388 Miscellaneous 21336 1462 19293 581 Bad Debt 5149 5149 4750550 3916250 491688 342612 239563 430416 73118 149205 1825419 2026973 6126 6556 127893 72494 48765 55399 368468 461342 183891 1219523 2745350 4349414 387073 254149 15640 22018 270248 1110776 672961 1386943 X 867216 1675075 1205173 1287396 2072389 2962471 2745350 4349414 970685 41816 -122419 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1135066 2500319 2943773 3667796 5617827 15864781 1135066 2500319 2943773 3667796 5617827 15864781 2397637 13467144 26816 21421 39752 45574 45647 179210 2745 130 5366 32255 5805 46301 16090292 334571 0.83700 0.79890 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 389468 87463 461342 468211 -78746 389465 384904 83307 468211 370194 32742 18032 384904 324052 64093 17951 370194 0.37600 0.62400 0 0 127893 72494 55399 55399 Security deposits 27815 Operating lease right-of-use asset 1191708 1219523 Operating lease liability 1110776 1110776 X 7941020 41816 2177969 2219785 5721235 0 5721235 6928519 2177969 2177969 4750550 0 4750550 Part IV, Line 2b: The Organization receives damage and settlement awards and distributes proceeds to the injured parties. Part V, Line 4: Supports legal internships or fellowships for law students or recent law graduates in services to low-income tenants. Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements The Law Center for Better Housing was granted an exemption from federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation. The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management's assertion is that there are no uncertain tax positions and the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally three years after they are filed. Fall / Annual Event 20115 3511 16604 10000 6604 20115 3511 16604 10000 6604 16604 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was reviewed by the members of the Finance and Executive Committee. Prior to filing, the Form 990 was provided to the full Board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c When situations arise involving potential conflicts of interest, the Executive Director consults with the President and the Executive Committee if necessary to resolve or avoid the conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 All salaries are approved by the Executive Director and then by the Board of Directors based on job performance and comparable data provided within the legal aid community. The Executive Director's salary is solely approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Fiscal Agent Fees: Program service expenses 33,463. Management and general expenses 115,846. Fundraising expenses 2,583. Total expenses 151,892. Subcontracts: Program service expenses 1,118,802. Management and general expenses 66,440. Fundraising expenses 14,188. Total expenses 1,199,430. Professional Fees: Program service expenses 24,393. Management and general expenses 84,443. Fundraising expenses 1,883. Total expenses 110,719. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.