Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND
Employer identification number
23-2887086
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
109,125
125,586
136,356
146,338
218,056
735,461
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
109,125
125,586
136,356
146,338
218,056
735,461
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
735,461
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
109,125
125,586
136,356
146,338
218,056
735,461
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
22,540
26,172
24,408
23,353
25,752
122,225
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
545
446
245
1,236
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
858,922
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
1,517,102
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
85.630 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.630 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND
Employer identification number
23-2887086
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. ONCE APPROVED, A FINAL COPY OF THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT WAS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TO ENSURE THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS,AT A MINIMUM,INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION,AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES,AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES,ARE PROPERLY RECORDED,REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES,FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT,IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
15A. THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN SIMILAR-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE FOR INCREASES AND ARE DISCUSSED WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMUNICATED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 15B. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY AND DOCUMENT IN MEMO ANY PAYROLL INCREASES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC
FORM 990, PART VII
DENNIS WALSH ESQ. - 1400 K STREET, NW, SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20424. PATRICK J. SZYMANSKI ESQ. - 1900 L STREET, NW , STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20036. MICHAEL ARTZ, ESQ. - 1101 17TH STREET,N.W., STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20036. RICHARD BREAN, ESQ. - FIVE GATEWAY CENTER, STE 807, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222. GWYNNE WILCOX, ESQ. - 80 EIGHTH AVENUE, EIGTH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10011.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,071.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WHO PERFORMS THE AUDIT.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LAW STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE, CHALLENGING WORK AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE AREA OF WORKERS' RIGHTS. SUCH UNIQUE AND POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES BOTH INCREASE STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF WORKERS' NEEDS AND PROMOTE THEIR ENTRY INTO THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC INTEREST LABOR LAW. THE FUND'S CORE PROGRAM PROVIDES LAW STUDENTS FROM LAW SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH TEN-WEEK PAID SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS (PLUS ONE SCHOOL-YEAR FELLOWSHIP) WORKING FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS WORKER CENTERS, UNIONS, AND UNION-SIDE LAW FIRMS (THE LAW FIRMS PAY THE COSTS FOR THEIR OWN FELLOWS).
THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND OVERVIEW THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND WAS FORMED IN 1997 TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF MARGARET A. (PEGGY) BROWNING, A RENOWNED PHILADELPHIA LABOR LAWYER WHO SERVED ON THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD (NLRB) FROM 1994 TO 1997. THE FUND EDUCATES LAW STUDENTS ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF WORKERS. WE ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAWYERS TO ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BOTH IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN OTHER ARENAS. THE FUND'S CORE PROGRAM PROVIDES LAW STUDENTS FROM LAW SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH TEN-WEEK PAID SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS (PLUS ONE PAID SCHOOL-YEAR FELLOWSHIP), WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE NLRB, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS WORKER CENTERS, UNIONS, AND UNION-SIDE LAW FIRMS (THE LAW FIRMS PAY THE COST FOR THEIR OWN FELLOWS). THE FUND PLACED ITS FIRST 10 STUDENTS IN 1998. TODAY, THE FUND HAS GROWN TO THE POINT THAT, THROUGH A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROCESS, 52 LAW STUDENTS, DRAWN FROM AN APPLICANT POOL FROM MORE THAN 110 PARTICIPATING LAW SCHOOLS, WERE PLACED IN FELLOWSHIPS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2010 (PLUS ONE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR) WITH UNIONS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND HAS LAUNCHED A SUCCESSION OF ANNUAL EVENTS, INCLUDING A NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS RIGHTS' CONFERENCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS DERIVES NOT ONLY FROM THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, JOSEPH LURIE, BUT FROM THE TALENTS AND COMMITMENT OF ITS GOVERNING AND ADVISORY BOARDS, ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF, AND ITS NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THE STUDENTS SELECTED ARE CALLED FELLOWS AND THEIR SUMMER PLACEMENTS ARE IN MENTOR ORGANIZATIONS. THE FUND TODAY IS HELD IN SUCH HIGH REGARD THAT NEARLY 400 STUDENTS APPLY EACH YEAR FOR THE COVETED FELLOWSHIPS. IT'S CONSIDERED A SIGNIFICANT HONOR TO BE SELECTED AS A PBF FELLOW - A SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR STUDENTS AND RESPECT FROM THE BROAD LEGAL COMMUNITY. THE FUND HAS DEVELOPED INTO THE NATION'S PREEMINENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PROVIDING SUMMER STIPENDS FOR LAW STUDENTS TO WORK FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. IN DOING SO, THE FUND FULFILLS ITS MISSION OF EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF LAWYERS ABOUT WORKERS RIGHTS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO EMBRACE THIS FIELD WHILE ALSO PROVIDING VITAL SERVICES TO UNDER-STAFFED MENTOR ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN AN EFFORT TO AUGMENT THE IMPACT OF THE FUND, IN 1999 WE ADDED AN ANNUAL NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS' RIGHTS CONFERENCE. THIS CONFERENCE, HELD IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA, BRINGS APPROXIMATELY 200 LAW STUDENTS TOGETHER WITH THE NATION'S TOP LABOR LAWYERS, TO ENGAGE IN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS TO DISCUSS A VARIETY OF TIMELY ISSUES AFFECTING WORKERS RIGHTS'. HERE THEY SPEND TWO DAYS ATTENDING SEMINARS, NETWORKING AND LEARNING. (FOR A CURRENT LIST OF PARTICIPATING LAW SCHOOLS, SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PLACEMENTS, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND NEWS ABOUT OTHER EVENTS, SEE WWW.PEGGYBROWNINGFUND.ORG). IMPACT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND THE NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS' RIGHTS CONFERENCE HAVE HAD A DEEP IMPACT ON THE LIVES AND CAREERS OF STUDENTS. SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE MYRIAD OF ISSUES AFFECTING WORKERS' RIGHTS; PROVIDING INTERACTION WITH THE NATION'S TOP PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS; ENABLING STUDENTS TO GAIN FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH WORKERS,ALONG WITH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND GREATER KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES; PROVIDING SHORT-STAFFED AGENCIES WITH THE TALENT,ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM OF DEDICATED LAW STUDENTS EMBARKING ON THEIR CAREERS; EXPANDING THE ABILITY OF AGENCIES TO MEET THEIR CLIENTS' NEEDS; AND PROVIDING A NETWORK AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN PUBLIC INTEREST LABOR LAW. THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION WITH THE NATIONAL REACH AND REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE DEDICATED TO PLACING LAW STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE SUMMER, THEREBY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE NEEDS OF TODAY'S WORKING FAMILIES FOR QUALIFIED LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND THE FUTURE LAWYERS WHO CAN PROVIDE IT. OUR PROGRAMS PRESENT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST LABOR LAWYERS. IN ADDITION, THE PEGGY BROWNING FUND HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THOSE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY ITS MENTOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT GOES FAR BEYOND SIMPLY PROVIDING FELLOWSHIPS TO LAW STUDENTS. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RIPPLE EFFECT. WE EDUCATE LAW STUDENTS ABOUT WORKERS' RIGHTS, AND WE GIVE THEM INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES, BUT THE IMPACT DOESN'T STOP THERE. BECAUSE OF PEGGY BROWNING FELLOWS, LOCAL MENTOR ORGANIZATIONS CAN BROADEN THEIR REACH AND STRETCH THEIR INSUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO HANDLE THEIR LARGE CASELOADS. BECAUSE OF PEGGY BROWNING FELLOWS, CLIENTS' LIVES ARE CHANGED. WHILE IT IS HARD TO QUANTIFY (AND WE HAVE NEVER HAD THE RESOURCES TO DO SO), ONE CLEAR STATEMENT OF THIS IMPACT COMES FROM KAREN DETAMORE, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FRIENDS OF FARMWORKERS, WHO WROTE IN A RECENT FEEDBACK REPORT THAT THEIR PEGGY BROWNING FELLOW PROVIDED DIRECT OUTREACH TO OVER 100 MUSHROOM FARMWORKERS AT 10 FARM LABOR CAMPS IN CHESTER COUNTY, AND ASSISTED IN GIVING A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS' WORKSHOP IN KENNETT SQUARE TO OVER 50 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. A PEGGY BROWNING FELLOW'S RESEARCH FOR ANY OF THE UNIONS THAT PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAM CAN AFFECT THE LIVES OF EVERY MEMBER OF THAT UNION. A PEGGY BROWNING FELLOW AT COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OFTEN HANDLES 30 TO 40 CLIENT FILES AND HANDLES SEVERAL VARIED RESEARCH AND WRITING ASSIGNMENTS. AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN PHILADELPHIA, FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN CASES AFFECTING THE ENTIRE REGION (ONE OF ONLY EIGHT IN THE COUNTRY). AS ONE ATTORNEY COMMENTED IN EVALUATING A STUDENT,"THE RESPONSES TO DISCOVERY THAT SHE WORKED ON WITH ONE OF OUR ATTORNEYS WERE SO USEFUL AND WELL-CRAFTED THAT THEY WERE SHARED WITH OTHERS IN OUR OFFICE WHO WERE WRESTLING WITH SIMILAR ISSUES". DIRECT INTERACTION WITH WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIKEWISE HAS BENEFITS THAT RIPPLE FAR BEYOND EACH INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. STUDENTS FREQUENTLY REPORT THAT ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING ASPECTS OF THE FELLOWSHIP IS THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE CLIENTS SERVED BY THE MENTOR ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ABLE TO SEE THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THEIR WORK ON THE LIVES OF THE CLIENTS THEY REPRESENT, AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST LABOR LAW IS STRENGTHENED. THUS, THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY HELPS A STUDENT BUILD TECHNICAL LEGAL SKILLS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT WORKERS RIGHTS'. IT ALSO DIRECTLY HELPS OVER-STRETCHED MENTOR ORGANIZATIONS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT HAS LASTING EFFECTS ON THE LIVES OF INNUMERABLE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.