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BAY AREA Legal Services INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · TAMPA, FL · EIN 59-1171886

About

BAY AREA legal services (BALS) is a regional, NON-profit public interest law firm providing the highest quality legal counsel by assisting individuals and NON-profit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
190
Volunteers
173

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$16.9M
Expenses
$15.7M
Assets
$14.3M
Liabilities
$6.0M

Financial history

$16.9M$8.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.9M · Avg: $11.5M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$453K
BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES INC
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Address

1302 N 19TH ST STE 400
Tampa, FL, 33605-524

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %79.3%
Permanent endowment %20.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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