Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) champions the dignity and rights of low-income d.c. Residents aged 60 and older by providing free legal and social services to defend, protect and empower vulnerable seniors. LCE accomplishes its mission by promoting economic and healthcare security, supporting and advocating for tenants, preventing and defending against consumer fraud and financial abuse (particularly for homeowners) and resolving complaints and ensuring proper care for residents in long-term care facilities.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly at a glance
In short: Legal Counsel for the Elderly gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $101,290,160
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Counsel for the Elderly funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Movement Matters LLC ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Matters LLC Washington, DC | Subgrantee supporting the lce and dc bar foundation "access to justice grant" | $150,000 |
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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 | $101,290,160 | $11,621,886 | $9,953,696 | $150,000 | 1 | $2,860,724 |
| 2023 | $89,972,925 | $10,079,617 | $8,822,602 | — | — | $1,374,329 |
| 2022 | $78,378,271 | $3,913,676 | $8,017,200 | — | — | $-4,285,679 |
| 2021 | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 | $7,149,694 | — | — | $2,450,582 |
| 2020 | $81,512,424 | $66,913,128 | $6,736,570 | — | — | $565,280 |
About Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Based on IRS filings
Legal Counsel for the Elderly is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $101.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Counsel for the Elderly is led by Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonda Cunningham Holmes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $287K (2024)
Karen Ellis Carr
Board Chair
Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Director - Ltc Omb
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $192K (2024)
William M. Fettweis
Director - Development & C
Director - Development & Communications → Director - Development & C, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$154K (2022) → $167K (2024)
Paul Ryberg
Director - Finance & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Tina Nelson
Manager - Legal Aid Attorney
Manager Legal Aid Attorney → Manager - Legal Aid Attorney, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Joanne Savage
Manager - Legal Aid Attorney
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $161K (2024)
Edna Kane-Williams
Secretary & Aarp Executive Vice President
Secretary & Aarp Vice President → Secretary & Aarp Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mitchell
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Kolar
Member
Member → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Donnellan
Member, Aarp Executive Vice President & Chief O
Member, Aarp Executive Vice President & Chief of → Member, Aarp Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff, 2022
Member, Aarp Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff → Member, Aarp Executive Vice President & Chief O, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Dillon
Member & Aarp Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice J. Harris
Member
Member → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter R. Kolker
Member
Board Chair → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard F. Riley Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Kropf
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William A. Isaacson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Cantor
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Fuchs
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: JoAnn Mangione (2023) — Senior Communications Manager
- Former: Leah Myers (2020–2022) — Manager - Legal Aid Attorney
- Former: Ira H. Polon (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Sheryl R. Miller (2020–2021) — Manager Legal Aid Attorney
- Former: Reginald Hart (2021) — Manager Business Operations
- Former: Maryann Parker (2020) — Legal Aid Attorney
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 $287K, to Rhonda Cunningham Holmes (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Counsel for the Elderly
How much does Legal Counsel for the Elderly give each year?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Legal Counsel for the Elderly?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly reported $101.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
Where does Legal Counsel for the Elderly operate?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Legal Counsel for the Elderly's EIN?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1194741. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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