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Alpine Legal Services 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
$719k (2023)

Expenses
$737k (2023)

Total Assets
$522k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$23k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$718,677
Expenses
$737,345
Net Income
-$18,668
Net Assets
$498,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $718,095
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $582
0.1%
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 $98,322
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $415,154
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $521,560
Total Liabilities $22,950
Net Assets $498,610
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $98,322 $0 $13,285
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amelia Hastings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bret Hirsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenia Pinela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wanatowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Alvarez Terrazas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alejandra Rico Bustillos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Karpowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Matthews (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Will Mccullough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mackenzie Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Van Arsdale (President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Grieve (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$620,721
Expenses
$672,826
Net Income
-$52,105
Net Assets
$517,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $619,904
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $142
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $675
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,419
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $344,700
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $549,498
Total Liabilities $32,220
Net Assets $517,278
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $90,419 $0 $13,540
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bret Hirsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenia Pinela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wanatowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Alvarez Terrazas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alejandra Rico Bustillos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Karpowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Matthews (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Will Mccullough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Pearce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mackenzie Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Van Arsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Grieve (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$668,049
Expenses
$680,699
Net Income
-$12,650
Net Assets
$479,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $667,979
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $70
0.0%
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 $96,009
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $341,593
50.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $502,765
Total Liabilities $23,382
Net Assets $479,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $96,009 $0 $12,683
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bret Hirsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenia Pinela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wanatowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Alvarez Terrazas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alejandra Rico Bustillos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Karpowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Matthews (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Will Mccullough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Pearce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Van Arsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$774,078
Expenses
$599,340
Net Income
$174,738
Net Assets
$492,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $770,704
99.6%
Program Services $2,182
0.3%
Investment Income $192
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,000
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,838
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $339,495
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,463
Total Liabilities $22,430
Net Assets $492,033
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $84,837 $0 $11,183
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Assistant Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vallerie Sullan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisanne Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Oberholtzer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bret Hirsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenia Pinela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wanatowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$571,680
Expenses
$716,200
Net Income
-$144,520
Net Assets
$317,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $549,962
96.2%
Program Services $3,530
0.6%
Investment Income $106
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,082
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,307
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $243,800
34.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $330,916
Total Liabilities $13,191
Net Assets $317,725
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $93,307 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Assistant Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vallerie Sullan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisanne Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Matthews (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bret Hirsh (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$418,855
Expenses
$617,336
Net Income
-$198,481
Net Assets
$220,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $408,321
97.5%
Program Services $5,850
1.4%
Investment Income $279
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,405
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,272
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,244
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,826
Total Liabilities $7,234
Net Assets $220,592
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Wherry (Executive Director) $26,750 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Assistant Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James Bradford (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Hellen Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vallerie Sullan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisanne Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Matthews (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ettlinger (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,212
Expenses
$598,010
Net Income
-$150,798
Net Assets
$204,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $438,372
98.0%
Program Services $6,639
1.5%
Investment Income $835
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,366
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,022
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $209,227
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,974
Total Liabilities $9,816
Net Assets $204,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Gent (Executive Director) $81,022 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Chimerakis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James Bradford (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Hellen Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Sullan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kalamaya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisanne Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,793
Expenses
$458,445
Net Income
-$60,652
Net Assets
$134,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $367,168
92.3%
Program Services $19,688
4.9%
Investment Income $2,321
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,616
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,092
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $201,600
44.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,778
Total Liabilities $8,180
Net Assets $134,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Gent (Executive Director) $96,092 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Boggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Crymble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wente (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Strode (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Bradford (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Hellen Ward (Dir Ector) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,692
Expenses
$399,423
Net Income
-$63,731
Net Assets
$126,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,356
95.1%
Program Services $15,676
4.7%
Investment Income $660
0.2%
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 $94,920
23.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,003
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,879
Total Liabilities $15,127
Net Assets $126,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Gent (Executive Director) $94,920 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Boggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Crymble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wente (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Lodge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Strode (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Bradford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hellen Ward (Dir Ector) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$267,379
Expenses
$341,490
Net Income
-$74,111
Net Assets
$131,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $251,748
94.2%
Program Services $15,494
5.8%
Investment Income $137
0.1%
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 $76,749
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,011
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,059
Total Liabilities $1,856
Net Assets $131,203
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Gent (Executive Director) $38,585 $0 $0
Jonathan Shamis (Executive Director) $38,164 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Boggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Kennedy Wills (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marcella Larsen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alison Eastley (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Crymble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Adgate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wanatowicz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$334,762
Expenses
$397,387
Net Income
-$62,625
Net Assets
$169,100
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,693
89.5%
Program Services $35,058
10.5%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
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 $85,254
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,337
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,305
Total Liabilities $12,205
Net Assets $169,100
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Shamis (Executive Director) $85,254 $0 $0
Edward Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Boggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Doremus (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Smedstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Emerson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Kennedy Wills (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marcella Larsen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alison Eastley (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Crymble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Adgate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hugh R Warder (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,623
Expenses
$409,239
Net Income
-$96,616
Net Assets
$163,384
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,153
81.9%
Program Services $56,470
18.1%
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 $81,730
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,355
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,730
Total Liabilities $19,346
Net Assets $163,384

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,463
Expenses
$430,425
Net Income
-$26,962
Net Assets
$191,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $342,434
84.9%
Program Services $61,014
15.1%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
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 $90,110
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,921
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,357
Total Liabilities $18,854
Net Assets $191,503

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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.
2002

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.
2001

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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