Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 5,632,624 | 7,497,485 | 8,081,284 | 10,197,441 | 11,377,713 | 42,786,547 |
| 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 | 5,632,624 | 7,497,485 | 8,081,284 | 10,197,441 | 11,377,713 | 42,786,547 |
| 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) .. | 4,458,084 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 38,328,463 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 5,632,624 | 7,497,485 | 8,081,284 | 10,197,441 | 11,377,713 | 42,786,547 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 46,601 | 70,623 | 70,060 | 84,854 | 150,589 | 422,727 |
| 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 VI.).. | 5,502 | 13,424 | 22,965 | 116,064 | 157,955 | |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 43,367,229 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 0 FUNDRAISING EVENT REVENUE 157,955 |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES PURSUES JUSTICE TO IMPROVE LIVES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY. PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE WHEN THEY NEED IT TO PROTECT THEIR BASIC RIGHTS AND SECURE ESSENTIALS, SUCH AS HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, INCOME, AND SAFETY FROM ABUSE. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY WITH POLICIES AND SERVICES IN PLACE THAT REDUCE POVERTY AND EASE THE BURDENS OF POVERTY ON OUR NEIGHBORS. THE ORGANIZATION TRACKED 24 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS SECURED FOR ITS CLIENTS IN 2023, ALTHOUGH MANY LEGAL OUTCOMES CANNOT BE VALUED IN DOLLARS, SUCH AS ESCAPING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR HOMELESSNESS. MORE THAN 23,500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED AT NO CHARGE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | TOTAL HOURS FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000, INCLUDING 2,991 ATTORNEY HOURS DONATED BY 200+ ATTORNEYS AND 50 EMERITUS ATTORNEYS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES: IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO HELP MORE THAN 6,900 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO WERE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO ESCAPE ABUSE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS HELP VICTIMS/SURVIVORS SECURE COURT PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY, AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, SUCH AS CHILD CUSTODY, DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY, HOUSING PROBLEMS, INCOME, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SO THAT VICTIMS CAN ESTABLISH NEW LIVES APART FROM THEIR ABUSERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AREA COMMUNITIES AND TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS. 32% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CLOSED LEGAL CASES INVOLVED ISSUES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | - LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR: HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES, INCOME SHORTFALLS, AND MANAGE THEIR LIMITED RESOURCES. THIS WORK INCLUDES HELPING RESTORE DRIVERS' LICENSES AND EXPUNGE CRIMINAL RECORDS SO THAT PEOPLE CAN INCREASE THEIR INCOMES . - ELDER LAW: HELPS SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. PROTECTS SENIORS FROM FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OR HARASSMENT AND ASSISTS WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 374,841. - CHILDREN'S LAW PROJECT: HELPS DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AVOID HOMELESSNESS, ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ESCAPE SITUATIONS OF ABUSE. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 332,838. - BENEFITS LAW: OBTAINS AND PROTECTS PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND OTHERS. NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAID IS UNDERGOING SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WITH THE END OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY , THE RECENT TRANSITION TO MANAGED CARE MEDICAID AND THE ROLLOUT OF MEDICAID EXPANSION. PISGAH LEGAL ASSISTS MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES AND APPLICANTS TO PROTECT MEDICAID RIGHTS. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 269,748. - JUSTICE FOR ALL PROJECT: ASSISTS ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS WITH SECURING LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS OR WORK AUTHORIZATION AND ADDRESSES OTHER BASIC NEEDS LIKE SAFETY AND HOUSING SO THAT IMMIGRANTS MAY LIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 18 OF THE WESTERNMOST COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOME IMMIGRANTS ARE SERVED IN OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 406,504. - VOLUNTEER LAWYERS/HOTLINE: RECRUITS AND TRAINS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTS; CASES ARE SCREENED FOR INCOME AND CASE TYPE AND REFERRED BY PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 568,829 (NOT INCLUDING 739,000 DONATED ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL TIME). - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: INCREASES JOBS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH ADVOCACY AND TECHNICAL, LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT AND BUILD CAPACITY OF NONPROFITS, FAITH GROUPS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. 2023 EXPENDITURES: 255,249. - LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LITC): THIS NEW PROGRAM BEGAN ON JANUARY 1, 2023. THE LITC PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN TAX DISPUTES WITH THE IRS, COMMUNITY TAX EDUCATION AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN EIGHTEEN COUNTIES IN WNC. - NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAID OMBUDSMAN (NCMO): IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY AND LEGAL AID OF NC, THE NCMO PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE STATE REGARDING ISSUES LEARNED FROM MEDICAID MEMBERS. ALL AMOUNTS ABOVE ARE ADJUSTED TO REMOVE THE VALUE OF DONATED SERVICES NOT REPORTED AS INCOME ON FORM 990. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FOLLOWED BY A FULL DISTRIBUTION TO ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS, PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THE ORGANIZATION. ANY CONFLICTS NOTED ARE REPORTED, DISCUSSED, AND ANY ACTION DETERMINED NECESSARY IS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING AN EXTERNALLY-PREPARED COMPENSATION STUDY/SURVEY AND THE SERVICES OF A CONSULTANT AND MARKET DATA. INDEPENDENT APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD IS REQUIRED. AS OF THE FILING OF THIS RETURN, COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS LAST REVIEWED SUMMER OF 2023, AND WAS UNDER REVIEW FOR 2024 AS OF THE DATE OF FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, BYLAWS, AND CERTAIN OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. |
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