Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, inc. (LAWO) is a non-profit law firm that champions equity and justice through client-centered community collaboration and transformative legal advocacy.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc at a glance
In short: Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc gave $464K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $464,306
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,384
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,835
- Total assets
- $1,392,227
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Dayton VLP ($173K). Together the top 6 received $464K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 24 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2020) to $464K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Dayton VLP Dayton, OH | Support | $172,500 |
| Toledo Bar Association Toledo, OH | Support | $80,361 |
| Lucas County Juvenile Justice Center Toledo, OH | Support | $72,107 |
| Children's Rights Collaborative of Northwest Ohio Toledo, OH | Support | $53,563 |
| Franciscan Shelters DBA Bethany House Sylvania, OH | Support | $43,766 |
| Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc Toledo, OH | Support | $42,009 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,392,227 | $8,974,773 | $9,015,767 | $464,306 | 6 | $255 |
| 2023 | $1,485,332 | $8,582,897 | $8,525,868 | $330,370 | 6 | $139 |
| 2022 | $959,638 | $7,690,267 | $7,766,483 | $287,758 | 5 | $75 |
| 2021 | $1,882,076 | $6,593,584 | $6,546,556 | $255,796 | 4 | $214 |
| 2020 | $1,471,708 | $7,242,798 | $7,163,885 | $238,971 | 3 | $259 |
About Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $464K. Net investment income was $255.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc is led by Kevin Mulder, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Mulder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
54 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $169K (2024)
Cassandra Andres Rice
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Y. Hernandez
Director of Advocacy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Catherine Bitwayiki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethel Washington- Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eve Mitro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Posey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mechelle Zarou
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Lucente Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Twila R. Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carasusana Cara Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Jennings
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Lavelle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Davis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea De La Roca
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Delp
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Crates
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather L. Allred
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stahler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Hall
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari L. White
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saundra Holmes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Jennings
Managing Attorney
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $119K (2024)
Veronica L. Martinez
Managing Attorney
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $119K (2024)
Lucinda J. Weller
Managing Attorney
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $118K (2024)
Nancy Nava-Wade
Senior Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Brandon E. Dobyns
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan D. Turner
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Tucker
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khadijah H. Ali
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Barry F. Luse (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Leslie Murray (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Sullivan (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Fahim (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas J. Schaffer (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Victor H. Perez (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ethel Washington-Harris (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Nava Wade (2023) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Jonathan Hollingsworth (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Molly Williams (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert M. Curry (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sheena Barnes (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Shunta Weatherspoon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Salem (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Denise M. Stollings (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lenora G. Barry (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Natasha Newberry (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sarah K. Skow (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carmen Ortega (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carmen Beltran (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Colette M. Harrison (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger Ret (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $169K, to Kevin Mulder (Executive Director (Left OCT. 2025)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc
How much does Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc give each year?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc gave $464K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $330K across 6 grants.
What is Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's typical grant size?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's median grant in 2024 was $62,835, and its average grant was $77,384, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc give grants?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (4 grants).
Does Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's largest grantees?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Dayton VLP ($172,500), Toledo Bar Association ($80,361) and Lucas County Juvenile Justice Center ($72,107), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What is Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Toledo, OH. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's EIN?
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1485732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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