Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc
Partnering to improve lives and promote fairness we achieved a 97% success rate helping those in legal need, mostly women with children and about 62% persons of color, overcome barriers to safety and stability and obtain $20.5m in monetary benefits.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc at a glance
In short: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc gave $385K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $384,636
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,212
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,263
- Total assets
- $54,929,828
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 Services of Eastern Missouri Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legal Aid of Western Missouri ($278K). Together the top 3 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2024) to $654K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | Legal Services | $278,281 |
| Legal Services of Southern Missouri Springfield, MO | Legal Services | $72,263 |
| Mid-Missouri Legal Services Columbia, MO | Legal Services | $34,092 |
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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 | $54,929,828 | $14,004,689 | $15,467,100 | $384,636 | 3 | $3,063,860 |
| 2023 | $56,323,378 | $15,316,263 | $15,335,011 | $653,830 | 3 | $2,836,322 |
| 2022 | $51,328,048 | $46,934,343 | $11,059,545 | — | — | $745,581 |
| 2021 | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 | $9,173,840 | — | — | $274,020 |
| 2020 | $15,362,402 | $9,439,595 | $8,332,172 | — | — | $155,168 |
About Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc
Based on IRS filings
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $385K. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc is led by Daniel K. Glazier, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 45 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel K. Glazier
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $190K (2024)
T. Bennett Burkemper
Director & President
Director → Director & Co-Vice President, 2021
Director & Co-Vice President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Ferber
Director of Advocacy
Managing Attorney → Director of Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Eric Keith
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $147K (2024)
Colleen Daum
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Agnes Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Roediger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candy O'Connell
Director & Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Fletcher
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delores Verner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Rush
Director & Secretary
Director & Assistant Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Burger
Director & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Redmond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Dobson
Director & Co-Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director & Co-Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Munich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen R. McCarthy
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Kettenbach
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Perron
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mavis Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Finlay
Director & Co-Vice President
Director → Director & Co-Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thayer L. Weaver Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vennie E. Sharp
Director
Director & Executive Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Washington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dodson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Lowe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Marty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Elam
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hickey
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Keys
Director & Assistant Secretary
Director → Director & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Thorpe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evie Williamson-Moore
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Holliday
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cherba
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Turner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Turnage
Director & Assistant Treasurer
Director → Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Nepple
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lenivy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Philips-Roth
Associate Director of Client Service
Associate Director → Associate Director of Client Services, 2023
Associate Director of Client Services → Associate Director of Client Service, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Karen Warren
Associate Director of Administration
Managing Attorney → Associate Director of Administration & Community E, 2023
Associate Director of Administration & Community E → Associate Director of Administration, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Susan Alverson
Managing Attorney
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Barbara Whiting (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James McConnell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer L. Schwendemann (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Simon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kate E. Tucker (2023) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Kathleen Dubois (2020–2022) — Managing Attorney
- Former: Matthew C. Hans (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas G. Glick (2020–2022) — Director & Past President
- Former: Ann McKee (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Pearl Williams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Cox (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrea Stanley (2020) — Director
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 $190K, to Daniel K Glazier (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc
How much does Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc give each year?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc gave $385K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $654K across 3 grants.
What is Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc's typical grant size?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc's median grant in 2024 was $72,263, and its average grant was $128,212, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc give grants?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Legal Services" (3 grants).
How large is Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc reported $54.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.0M.
What is Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $54.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc's EIN?
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0816805. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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