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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker St. Louis, MO EIN: 43-0816805 Website

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

Legal Aid of Western Missouri: $278KLegal Aid of Western Missouri$278KLegal Services of Southern Missouri: $72KLegal Services of SouthernMissouri$72KMid-Missouri Legal Services: $34KMid-Missouri Legal Services$34K

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

1<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ColumbiaKansas CitySpringfield

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Legal Aid of Western Missouri Kansas City, MOLegal Services$278,281
Legal Services of Southern Missouri Springfield, MOLegal Services$72,263
Mid-Missouri Legal Services Columbia, MOLegal Services$34,092
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$54,929,828$14,004,689$15,467,100$384,6363$3,063,860
2023$56,323,378$15,316,263$15,335,011$653,8303$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.

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

Daniel K Glazier — Executive Director: $190KDaniel K GlazierExecutive Director$190KJeanne Philips-Roth — Associate Director of Client Service: $148KJeanne Philips-RothAssociate Director of Client…$148KEric Keith — Director of Finance: $147KEric KeithDirector of Finance$147KColleen Daum — Director of Development: $140KColleen DaumDirector of Development$140KJoel Ferber — Director of Advocacy: $139KJoel FerberDirector of Advocacy$139KSusan Alverson — Managing Attorney: $134KSusan AlversonManaging Attorney$134KKaren Warren — Associate Director of Administration: $133KKaren WarrenAssociate Director of…$133K

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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