Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,757,615
- Total expenses
- $6,086,763
- Contributions and grants received
- $4,480,236
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $43,934
- Investment income
- $32,350
- Other revenue
- $201,095
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,875,347
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,423,418
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $7,451,929
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $5,010,135
- Management and general expenses
- $702,160
- Fundraising expenses
- $374,468
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $5,010,135
Program services were 82.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$2,213,199
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$2,267,037
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2a · Program service revenue: Contracts and fees
total $43,934 · related or exempt $43,934
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3 · Investment income
total $32,350 · excluded $32,350
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $28,843
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $28,843
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $28,843 · excluded $28,843
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$165,299
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$3,824
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $161,475
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: Other
total $10,777 · related or exempt $10,777
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11e · Other revenue, total
$10,777
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $137,710 · program services $110,168 · management and general $13,771 · fundraising $13,771
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $3,920,331 · program services $3,376,744 · management and general $314,576 · fundraising $229,011
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $499,922 · program services $429,563 · management and general $40,450 · fundraising $29,909
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $303,597 · program services $260,869 · management and general $24,565 · fundraising $18,163
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $103,127 · program services $61,876 · fundraising $41,251
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13 · Office expenses
total $160,073 · program services $63,932 · management and general $96,141
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14 · Information technology
total $19,002 · program services $11,401 · management and general $6,651 · fundraising $950
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $52,488 · program services $45,963 · management and general $6,525
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17 · Travel
total $107,770 · program services $91,252 · management and general $10,552 · fundraising $5,966
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $10,000 · program services $8,250 · management and general $1,250 · fundraising $500
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $196,082 · program services $161,768 · management and general $24,510 · fundraising $9,804
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23 · Insurance
total $45,244 · program services $4,524 · management and general $38,458 · fundraising $2,262
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24a · Other expenses: Communications
total $251,543 · program services $207,612 · management and general $42,496 · fundraising $1,435
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24b · Other expenses: Printing and Publications
total $100,243 · program services $64,582 · management and general $15,256 · fundraising $20,405
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24c · Other expenses: Annual Campaign
total $62,183 · program services $53,415 · management and general $8,768
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24d · Other expenses: Repairs and Maintenance
total $46,414 · program services $41,504 · management and general $3,882 · fundraising $1,028
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24e · All other expenses
total $71,034 · program services $16,712 · management and general $54,309 · fundraising $13
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $590,857 · end of year $1,851,421
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $1,971,175 · end of year $1,871,765
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $4,014,605 · end of year $1,049,599
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $19,752 · end of year $10,396
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $18,990 · end of year $32,915
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$5,345,386
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$800,711
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $4,740,757 · end of year $4,544,675
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $336,275 · end of year $514,576
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $15,794 · end of year $154,008
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $2,099,159 · end of year $1,499,159
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $851,675 · end of year $770,251
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $4,449,462 · end of year $4,821,685
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $4,276,321 · end of year $2,630,244
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy provides civil legal representation to meet basic human needs of safety, security and stability. Our mission is to provide justice for those in need.During FY2025, we worked on 13,537 cases and shared information about our services to 28,579 people.(4,179 cases + 49 fingerprinting clients + 7,723 Ombudsman cases + 1,586 Navigator apts)
Activities or mission (Part I)
See Schedule O
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Family Support and Health Care ProgramThis program advocates for children, seniors, people living with disabilities, immigrants and veterans to get the health care, public benefits and services they need. During the year, we worked on 721 1,108 cases and helped families access critical benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, and Social Security. Within this program, the Health Insurance Navigators provide clarity, guidance and peace of mind for those seeking unbiased help choosing the right coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov or by applying for Medicaid. The Navigators completed 1,704 1,586 appointments, enrolling 487 510 individuals in Medicaid or Marketplace plans; provided post-enrollment assistance to 213 219 consumers, and served diverse communities with support in English, Spanish, ASL, and other languages. We are a part of the NC Medicaid Ombudsman Program, and we advocate for people with NC Medicaid to get the care they need and to help them navigate the new environment by providing free, confidential services. The Advocacy Centers Ombudsmen worked on 7,723 cases, with 6,588 being served through issue resolution and referrals.
Expenses $1,974,634
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Immigrant Justice ProgramThis program offers legal services to protect immigrants and their families, regardless of immigration status. During the year, we provided services to 230 1,129 immigrant children/families, and we assisted 280 474 people in the Pro Bono Room of Charotte's Immigration Court (two days a week, four hours each day).
Expenses $1,548,180
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Consumer Protection ProgramThis program protects consumers from fraudulent practices that can take away a family home, income and transportation. During the year, we provided legal representation and advice to 185 428 cases involving foreclosure, debt, homeownership issues, criminal record expunctions, drivers license restoration, property tax relief and financial empowerment. The Veterans Legal Services Project helped 202 veterans build security for themselves and their families.
Expenses $781,551
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Low-Income Tax Clinic/Legal Services for the ElderlyThe Low-Income Tax Clinic Program helps taxpayers understand and manage their tax issues. During the year, they represented 151 141 taxpayers before the IRS and state tax agencies. The Legal Services for the Elderly Program assisted in 101 131 cases for seniors to make their own plans and decisions on end-of-life issues.
Expenses $464,006
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Pro Bono ProgramThis program provides comprehensive training and support to place cases with professional attorneys, allowing us to provide services to more people for unmet legal needs. During the year, we provided 2,230 hours of free legal representation for 442 cases, with the support of 321 dedicated volunteers.
Expenses $241,764
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Kara Moskowitz
Interim CEO
- Total calculated
- $137,710
- From this org
- $130,601
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $7,109
- Hours/week
- 37.5
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Douglas Sea
Director/Attorney
- Total calculated
- $122,534
- From this org
- $122,534
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 32
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Kelly Lynn
Philanthropy Dir
- Total calculated
- $115,697
- From this org
- $115,697
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 37.5
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Alex Castle
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Rhonda Bethea
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
John McDonald
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Anna O'Neal
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Carolyn Allison
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Rachel Bernard
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Edward P O'Keefe
Chairperson
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Natasha McKenzie
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Stephanie Steiger
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Elizabeth Ireland
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Amy Puckett
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Ted Smoyer
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Elizabeth Murphy
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Gwendolyn Lewis
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Andres Lopez
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Rahwa Gebre-Egziabher
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Allie Lin
Vice Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Erica Nesmith
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Matthew Robertson
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 21 January 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202610219349300401
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