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Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$596k (2022)

Expenses
$707k (2022)

Total Assets
$625k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$14.1k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$596,034
Expenses
$706,935
Net Income
-$110,901
Net Assets
$610,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $580,268
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $15,766
2.6%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $467,974
66.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $624,958
Total Liabilities $14,067
Net Assets $610,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russ Allison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Perry (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Grover (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Collier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirby Farris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leesa Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Labella Mccallum (Director) $0 $0 $0
D Franklin Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcalister (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruby Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ritchie (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$498,203
Expenses
$707,185
Net Income
-$208,982
Net Assets
$793,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $482,877
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $15,326
3.1%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $520,374
73.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $804,220
Total Liabilities $10,618
Net Assets $793,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russ Allison (President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Perry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Grover (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Collier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jay Bender (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Graves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirby Farris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leesa Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Loveman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Labella Mccallum (Director) $0 $0 $0
D Franklin Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lane Morrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcalister (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Schiff (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$818,758
Expenses
$733,630
Net Income
$85,128
Net Assets
$957,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $807,171
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $10,417
1.3%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,170
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $518,110
70.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $963,570
Total Liabilities $6,248
Net Assets $957,322
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russ Allison (President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Perry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Grover (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Collier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jay Bender (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Graves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirby Farris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Loveman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Labella Mccallum (Director) $0 $0 $0
D Franklin Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruby Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcalister (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$807,772
Expenses
$830,399
Net Income
-$22,627
Net Assets
$830,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $699,723
86.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $27,570
3.4%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $80,479
10.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $508,648
61.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $856,679
Total Liabilities $25,819
Net Assets $830,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christoper Yeilding (President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Darby (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jay Bender (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Collier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cedrick Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Cohn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Schiff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Goyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Guillaume (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Keller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russ Allison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Graves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Stuckenschneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amber Whillock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Loveman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lane Morrison (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$525,249
Expenses
$590,976
Net Income
-$65,727
Net Assets
$816,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $468,295
89.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $17,793
3.4%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,161
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $334,702
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $896,411
Total Liabilities $80,251
Net Assets $816,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Drennan (President) $0 $0 $0
Christoper Yeilding (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Malcom (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cedrick Coleman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Borden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Bender (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Darby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Goyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Guillaume (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Keller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mclaughlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Pieroni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Stuckenschneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amber Whillock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Winningham (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$469,139
Expenses
$524,775
Net Income
-$55,636
Net Assets
$925,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $359,797
76.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $11,190
2.4%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $98,152
20.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,294
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $933,922
Total Liabilities $7,960
Net Assets $925,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Nix (President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Drennan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christoper Yeilding (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Nicholson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Borden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Buettner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cedrick Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ernie Cory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Cureton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Farley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lorant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Malcom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Pieroni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Stuckenschneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Winningham (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$534,993
Expenses
$474,839
Net Income
$60,154
Net Assets
$958,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $468,275
87.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $961
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $65,757
12.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $189,051
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $967,036
Total Liabilities $8,196
Net Assets $958,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Angie Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Nix (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Justin Cureton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Farley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Bottcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Buettner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ernie Cory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Joseph (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lorant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Malcom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Methvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Nicholson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ida Tyree Hyche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Winningham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Yeilding (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$901,354
Expenses
$367,486
Net Income
$533,868
Net Assets
$893,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $884,243
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $411
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,700
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,885
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,413
39.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $914,270
Total Liabilities $20,932
Net Assets $893,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Farley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Bottcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Caraway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ernie Cory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Cureton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Durward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Joseph (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Nicholson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Nix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Ramirez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Houston Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hon Scott Vowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wahl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,803
Expenses
$270,452
Net Income
$30,351
Net Assets
$359,470
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,966
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,837
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,924
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,375
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $365,843
Total Liabilities $6,373
Net Assets $359,470
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlotte Alvarez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adrienne Bain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Barganier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Barineau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laveeda Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Baugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Houston Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Burrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Bushby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Caraway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Crockett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Durward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Farley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Fawal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Franklin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelvin Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Methvin Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Minor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Powell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julian Smith Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,011
Expenses
$161,920
Net Income
$137,091
Net Assets
$239,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,011
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,329
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,805
Total Liabilities $51,841
Net Assets $239,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
J Houston Smith Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Franklin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hon J Scott Vowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Fawal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelvin Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Carraway (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Barganier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Durward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adrienne Aldridge Bain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Burrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlotte Alvarez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laveeda Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Barieneau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Baugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Houston Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Bushby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Farley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Methvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Minor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,069
Expenses
$365,070
Net Income
-$57,001
Net Assets
$133,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,069
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,981
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,196
Total Liabilities $42,639
Net Assets $133,557

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,982
Expenses
$399,590
Net Income
$10,392
Net Assets
$190,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $409,982
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,392
18.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,952
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $192,158
Total Liabilities $1,600
Net Assets $190,558

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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