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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Employer identification number
13-5562265
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
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?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
169,877,235
175,339,560
185,814,517
217,622,715
224,418,923
973,072,950
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
169,877,235
175,339,560
185,814,517
217,622,715
224,418,923
973,072,950
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.
973,072,950
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
169,877,235
175,339,560
185,814,517
217,622,715
224,418,923
973,072,950
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
93,808
91,211
99,543
111,343
111,245
507,150
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
6,009
698
106,128
1,271
11,527
125,633
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
973,705,733
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,248,122
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.940 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.900 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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—2013.
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
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Employer identification number
13-5562265
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY IS MADE UP OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS CONSISTING OF INDIVIDUALS, LAW FIRMS, CORPORATE MEMBERS, AND LAW STUDENTS, WHICH ARE BASED ON CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS THAT ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH MEMBER REGISTERED ON THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S RECORDS FIFTY DAYS PRIOR TO A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON EACH ISSUE PRESENTED AT SUCH MEETING. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE MEMBERS MAY APPROVE, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPROVE, DECISIONS TO (1) ELECT THE DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING; (2) FILL ANY INTERIM VACANCIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (3) DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND (4) AMEND THE BY-LAWS OF THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY. UNDER THE NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, THE MEMBERS OF A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE CERTAIN MAJOR DECISIONS, SUCH AS A DECISION TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION OR MERGE IT WITH ANOTHER ENTITY, BUT THE SOCIETY DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT SUCH MAJOR DECISIONS THAT REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS AS A MATTER OF STATE LAW INVOLVE "GOVERNANCE DECISIONS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF QUESTION 7B.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE SOCIETY'S 2013 FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT WAS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION CIRCULATES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE PER YEAR, INQUIRES IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS, AND COLLECTS RESPONSES FROM EACH NEW AND EXISTING BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ADVISED IN THE POLICY TO KEEP THE ORGANIZATION APPRISED OF ANY CHANGES OR CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE SOCIETY TAKES THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHEN DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION FOR ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES: 1. THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS OUTSIDE REPORTS AND SURVEYS, SUCH AS THOSE AVAILABLE FROM SALARY.COM AND GUIDESTAR, TO DETERMINE THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION AND RANGE OF COMPENSATION CURRENTLY BEING PAID TO PERSONS IN SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. 2. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT SUBMITS ITS FINDINGS AND SUGGESTS COMPENSATION AMOUNTS TO THE PRESIDENT AND ATTORNEY-IN-CHIEF OF THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, WHO IN TURN CONSULT WITH THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 3. THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES THE FINAL COMPENSATION DECISION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE, THE ATTORNEY-IN-CHIEF IS NOT INVOLVED IN DECIDING HIS OWN LEVEL OF COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR HIS SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. COPIES OF THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 FILINGS ARE POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE, WWW.LEGAL-AID.ORG, WHILE COPIES OF ITS CHARTER, BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII
THE ORGANIZATION, IN FULL TRANSPARENCY TO REPORTING, IS REPORTING ALL BENEFITS IN FULL IN PART VII, COLUMN F AND NOT APPLYING THE $10,000 PER ITEM EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A & SCHEDULE J, PART II
COMPENSATION FOR THESE EMPLOYEES INCLUDES AN ANNUAL ORGANIZATION-WIDE VACATION BUY-BACK AND A ONE-TIME ORGANIZATION-WIDE PAYMENT. AS OF THE CLOSE OF CALENDAR YEAR 2013, THERE HAD NOT BEEN A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT SINCE 2008.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS -2,561,451.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.