Legal Aid Society Inc
FOUNDED IN 1921, LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO MAKE JUSTICE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS. WE PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL HELP ON ISSUES RELATED TO INCOME, FAMILY, HOUSING, SAFETY, AND HEALTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
+284.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+284.8% YoY
About Legal Aid Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid Society Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $49K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,245,869 | $6,082,314 | $6,742,190 |
| Revenue | $6,082,824 | $6,680,116 | $6,242,736 |
| Expenses | $6,882,401 | $7,168,617 | $5,950,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $48,564 | $19,240 | $7,069 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Aid of the Bluegrass ($90,582), Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc ($11,818), Kentucky Legal Aid ($5,759).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS COVINGTON, KY | TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTODY HOTLINE THE MONEY WAS TO FUND A CLIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. | $90,582 |
| KENTUCKY LEGAL AID BOWLING GREEN, KY | TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $5,759 |
| APPALACHIAN RESEARCH AND DEFENSE FUND OF KENTUCKY INC PRESTONBURG, KY | TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $11,818 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMIAH BYRNE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AARON MARCUS | FIRST VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| R JAMES STRAUS | SECOND VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JO ANN ORR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA W YOUNG ESQ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JACQUELINE BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| SUSAN BREWER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL BROOKS PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| ANGELA CURRY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| LAUREL S DOHENY ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JUSTIN ELDAD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| MARIA A FERNANDEZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| BART GREENWALD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JANICE HOSKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| W BRYAN HUDSON ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| PROF LISA H NICHOLSON ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| ROBERT A RILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| DELORES PREGLIASCO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| COREY SHAPIRO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JOHN SELENT ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RONALD TRIPLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| T MORGAN WARD ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| MARTHA HASSELBACHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| KENDRICK RIGGS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JEFFERSON COULTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $136,536 |
| KELLY KRUCKI | CFO (TO 09/24) | 40 | $64,088 |
| ANGELA BOWENS | CFO (FROM 08/24) | 40 | $40,385 |
| JOHN YOUNG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,242 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Legal Aid Society Inc?
As of 2024, Legal Aid Society Inc holds $5.2M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $108K in 2024.
Where does Legal Aid Society Inc operate?
Legal Aid Society Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Legal Aid Society Inc award?
In 2024, Legal Aid Society Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Legal Aid Society Inc's EIN?
Legal Aid Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0537626. 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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