2025-04-23T05:50:28-07:00 2024-06-30 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2023-07-01 561202940 Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Inc CHAR 7043761600 5535 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC 28212 Kara Moskowitz Interim CEO 2025-04-23 true true Terry W Lancaster P00096087 7043721515 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kara Moskowitz 6136692 false X https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/ X 1967 NC Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons in the Charlotte area and west-central North Carolina. 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Within this program, the Health Insurance Navigators provide clarity, guidance and peace of mind for those seeking unbiased help choosing the right coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov or by applying for Medicaid. The Navigators completed 1,704 appointments, enrolling 487 individuals in Medicaid or Marketplace plans; provided post-enrollment assistance to 213 consumers, and served diverse communities with support in English, Spanish, ASL, and other languages. 1459972 7625 Immigrant Justice Program offers legal services to protect immigrants and their families, regardless of immigration status. During the year, we provided services to 230 immigrant children/families; opened 197 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, including approximately 50 SIJS cases which were approved, allowing us to have their removal cases closed in Immigration Courts; and assisted 280 people in the Pro Bono Room of Charotte's Immigration Court (two days a week, four hours each day). 746807 Consumer Protection Program protects consumers from fraudulent practices that can take away a family home, income and transportation. During the year, we provided legal representation and advice to 185 families on foreclosure, debt, and homeownership issues; educated 65 families through community outreach; and partnered with state-wide and national advocates to protect low-income consumers. Within this program, the Community Empowerment Program connects local neighborhoods with community-based solutions to address pressing civil legal issues, and we offer individual help to improve economic stability and increase opportunity. During the year, we assisted 250 clients through multiple expungement clinics; provided legal help to 15 Mecklenburg residents for drivers license restoration; and expanded outreach, including presentations on property tax relief and financial empowerment. Also, within this program, the Veterans Legal Services Project helps veterans build security for themselves and their families. During the year, we provided direct legal services and outreach to 131 veterans; assisted 17 veterans and families through the Wills 4 Warriors clinic; and secured $1.73 million in VA disability and other monetary benefits for local veterans. 556503 5883 5268886 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 82 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NC X X X Labeebah Doe 9802361900 5535 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC 28212 Toussaint Romain CEO 37.50 0.00 X 179760 0 0 Karen Moskowitz Interim CEO 37.50 0.00 134075 0 0 Lori Wrenn CFO 37.50 0.00 131250 0 0 Douglas Sea Director/Attorney 37.50 0.00 124418 0 0 Kelly Lynn Chief Philanthropy 37.50 0.00 115553 0 0 Renee Richards Development Dir. 37.50 0.00 115500 0 0 Mr Alex Castle Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mrs Rhonda Bethea Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mr John McDonald Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anna O'Neal Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Carolyn Allison Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Bernard Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Edward P O'Keefe Chairperson 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Natasha McKenzie Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Steiger Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Elizabeth Ireland Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Puckett Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ted Smoyer Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Elizabeth Murphy Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gena Graham Morris Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Spahn Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Jonas Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Cox Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Gwendolyn Lewis Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Grupp Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Andres Lopez Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rahwa Gebre-Egziabher Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Allie Lin Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ms Erica Nesmith Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Matthew Robertson Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 800556 6 false true false 0 2815689 2923711 5739400 Contracts and fees 39598 39598 39598 56925 56925 0 0 900 900 900 900 0 296860 4168 292692 0 0 Other 3009 3009 3009 6132524 42607 57825 0 0 0 0 179760 143808 17976 17976 0 4055647 3495508 324722 235417 0 497144 427176 40225 29743 315743 271305 25548 18890 0 0 0 0 0 0 425 425 276843 166106 110737 142603 45193 97251 159 17495 10497 6123 875 0 38102 31577 6525 86588 74800 6777 5011 0 0 75033 61902 9379 3752 0 220602 181997 27575 11030 44784 4478 38067 2239 Communications 202056 159805 41530 721 Printing and Publications 114345 79524 23233 11588 Annual Campaign 68278 57859 10419 Bad Debt 48869 48869 132621 57351 73237 2033 6516938 5268886 797881 450171 1557708 590857 1917123 1971175 2823671 4014605 731769 19752 0 0 0 0 34404 18990 5345386 604629 4961359 4740757 0 0 0 0 253900 336275 12279934 11692411 91836 15794 2099159 2099159 1012256 851675 3203251 2966628 X 5516863 4449462 3559820 4276321 9076683 8725783 12279934 11692411 -384414 33514 X false true X true false X 2916139 5353698 5595859 4804533 5739400 24409629 0 0 2916139 5353698 5595859 4804533 5739400 24409629 2701281 21708348 481 234 162 4454 56925 62256 0 0 24471885 1534328 0.88710 0.90790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 253900 48861 35711 2198 336274 213743 18660 23348 1851 253900 218311 30748 -33485 1831 213743 116227 62916 40397 1229 218311 82441 35280 -708 786 116227 false false false 380545 380545 3643880 233580 3410300 296024 18976 277048 141155 131127 10028 883782 220946 662836 4740757 Accrued payroll and withholdings 352922 Funds held for others 480000 Trust Liability 18753 851675 6651982 33514 485944 519458 6132524 6132524 7002882 485944 485944 6516938 6516938 false Annual Campaign 296860 296860 4168 296860 296860 4168 4168 292692 false false false false false false false false false Toussaint Romain CEO 179760 179760 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Low-Income Tax Clinic/Legal Services for the Elderly helps taxpayers understand and manage their tax issues. During the year, we represented 151 taxpayers before the IRS and state tax agencies; secured $77,344 in tax refunds and reduced tax debts by $197,477; and expanded outreach with 15 events across multiple counties, including Latino VITA tax assistance. The Legal Services for the Elderly Program helps seniors make their own plans and decisions on end-of-life issues. During the year, we opened 101 cases, assisting seniors up to 90 years old (and three seniors over 90); answered 368 hotline calls with a single dedicated staff member; and hosted two Wills Clinics, including one serving veterans in partnership with our Veterans Unit. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Pro Bono Program provides comprehensive training and support to place cases with professional attorneys, allowing us to provide services to more people for unmet legal needs. During the year, we provided over 2,000 hours of free legal representation to 238 clients, with the support of 150 dedicated volunteers; hosted eight legal clinics, drafting estate plans for 60 clients and securing expunctions for over 120 individuals in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties; and trained over 150 pro bono attorneys, interns, and legal professionals in critical areas like expunctions, estate planning, healthcare navigation, and immigration law. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed before filing by the Interim CEO, Chief Philanthropy Officer and VP of Finance. Depending on the timing of Finance committee meetings, the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Committee either before or after filing. The Committee will include in its report to the Board its review, and each Board member will be provided access to the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Respond to and investigate any activities that may be questionable. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The salary of the Executive Director is approved by the President of the Board of Directors consistent with Board policy. Periodically the President makes a survey of salary for comparable positions. The salaries of all other personnel are set by the Executive Director, consistent with Board policy. The Executive Director monitors salaries in the marketplace. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Audited financials are posted on the website.