THE MISSION OF LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO (LASCO) IS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL AID AND ADVOCACY TO OVERCOME UNFAIRNESS AND INJUSTICE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITY. LASCO OFFERS FREE NONCRIMINAL LEGAL HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, VETERANS, AND SENIORS IN 36 OHIO COUNTIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.5M
+133.2% YoY
Revenue
$23.7M
+86.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$593K
+206.8% YoY
Expenses
$21.9M
+91.6% YoY
About Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $593K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,461,428 | $11,346,659 | $9,172,300 |
| Revenue | $23,729,112 | $12,696,539 | $10,468,616 |
| Expenses | $21,937,727 | $11,449,807 | $10,182,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $593,263 | $193,361 | $117,465 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BIANCAMANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BONASERA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BOYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID BRANSTOOL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHANDA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MOLLY CRABTREE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNAH CROWDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARIS DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBERA DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIN FAWLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RITA FUCHSMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN GILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATALIE KOCHTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HUMPHREY KWEMINYI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TANYA LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHNATHON W MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RHONDA MEARS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD O'FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAWN ORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAIZA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANICA PIERCE TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RONALD REES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSE ROWE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE MARIE SFERRA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN SOLOVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANAY STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELANIE R TOBIAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE TOLONESE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA TOMES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS VIOLET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBI WILLET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDRA ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA REISZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALLAN KISNER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MCPHILLIPS | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN MCGARVEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $195,109 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio?
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $26.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio?
As of 2024, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio holds $26.5M in total assets with $23.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio operate?
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio's EIN?
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0718185. 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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