Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY, INC. (ABLE) IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN WESTERN OHIO ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE, AND EQUAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.4M
+12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+3.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.9M
+3.3% YoY
About Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc
Based on IRS filings
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in TOLEDO, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.9M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,391,584 | $15,465,415 | $12,633,893 |
| Revenue | $14,264,636 | $12,969,979 | $10,893,888 |
| Expenses | $11,732,867 | $10,498,491 | $8,288,083 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-216,056 | $242,012 | $32,678 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc ($1,898,662).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO INC TOLEDO, OH | SUPPORT | $1,898,662 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASSANDRA ANDRES | PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| KHADIJAH H ALI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| ROBERT TUCKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| NATHAN D TURNER | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| BRANDON E DOBYNS | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| HEATHER L ALLRED | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| CATHERINE BITWAYIKI | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| CLAYTON CRATES | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| AMANDA DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| ANDREA DE LA ROCA | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| ANNA DELP | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| TWILA R FERGUSON | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN F HALL | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| SAUNDRA HOLMES | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JORDAN JENNINGS | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| ALEX LAVELLE | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| THOMAS J LUCENTE JR | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| EVE MITRO | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| LINDSEY POSEY | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JAMES STAHLER | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| CARASUSANA CARA WALL | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| ETHEL WASHINGTON-HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| KATHRYN A WATSON | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| KARI L WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| MECHELLE ZAROU | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| HEATHER L HALL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 48 | $147,336 |
| NIKOLETA I COOK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $127,549 |
| MAKIEDAH MESSAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 3/24) | 42 | $134,613 |
| KATHLEEN C KERSH | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 42 | $108,268 |
| JESUS SALAS | MANAGING ATTORNEY (THRU 12/24) | 38 | $132,999 |
| REBECCA STEINHAUSER | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 44 | $115,717 |
| MARK HELLER | SENIOR ATTORNEY | 41 | $120,397 |
| MATTHEW N CURRIE | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 36 | $119,364 |
| JANET HALES | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $97,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc?
As of 2024, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc holds $17.4M in total assets with $14.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc operate?
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc award?
In 2024, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $1.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc's EIN?
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7376131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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