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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$15.6M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$15.3M
Total Expenses
▼$15.9M
Total Assets
$19M
Total Liabilities
▼$4.4M
Net Assets
$14.6M
Officer Compensation
→$212.1K
Other Salaries
$10.2M
Investment Income
$114K
Fundraising
▼$49.8K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
VA/DoD Awards
$646.1K
VA/DoD Award Count
3
Funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Department of Defense.
Total Federal Funding
$1.5M
Awards Found
6
Department of Veterans Affairs
$326.5K
VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS
Department of Health and Human Services
$300K
GEORGIA MODEL APPROACHES PROJECT
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$260K
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$250K
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Department of Veterans Affairs
$169.6K
VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS
Department of Veterans Affairs
$150K
VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
10
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.1M | Yes | 2026-05-13 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.1M | Yes | 2025-05-15 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7M | No | 2024-05-06 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.7M | No | 2023-06-25 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.2M | No | 2022-05-26 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.4M | No | 2021-05-04 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.6M | No | 2020-09-02 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.8M | No | 2019-05-28 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.3M | No | 2018-06-04 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.2M | No | 2017-06-19 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.2M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $15.6M | $15.3M | $15.9M | $19M | $14.6M |
| 2023 | $15.7M | $15.3M | $14.2M | $17.6M | $14.5M |
| 2022 | $14.3M | $13.9M | $13.9M | $14.1M | $12.8M |
| 2021 | $12.4M | $12M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Rita Sheffey | Executive Director | 37.5 | $194.9K | $0 | $17.2K | $212.1K |
| Luke A Lantta | President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cristiane R Wolfe | Vice President | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kacy Goebel | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Parker Sanders | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rita Sheffey
Executive Director
$212.1K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$194.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.2K
Luke A Lantta
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cristiane R Wolfe
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kacy Goebel
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Parker Sanders
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Payne | Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $156.5K | $0 | $16.2K | $172.7K |
| Donald Coleman | Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $151.5K | $0 | $15.5K | $167K |
| Charles Bliss | Director Of Advocacy | 37.5 | $148.6K | $0 | $15.5K | $164.2K |
| Steve Krumm | Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $143.6K | $0 | $15.4K | $159K |
| Elaine Landry | Director Of Finance | 37.5 | $116.9K | $0 | $20.5K | $137.4K |
Jacqueline Payne
Managing Attorney
$172.7K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$156.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.2K
Donald Coleman
Managing Attorney
$167K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$151.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Charles Bliss
Director Of Advocacy
$164.2K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$148.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J Tuck | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Cook | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Annisa Floyd | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Carrington | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Allan Shultz | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine M Arrington | Director |
Andrew J Tuck
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Annie Cook
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Annisa Floyd
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $13.1M |
| $14M |
| $12.7M |
| 2020 | $12.8M | $12.2M | $12.6M | $15.8M | $12.8M |
| 2019 | $12.5M | $12.1M | $12.5M | $13.2M | $12.4M |
| 2018 | $11.9M | $11.5M | $11.9M | $13.2M | $11.9M |
| 2017 | $11.8M | $11.4M | $11.1M | $14.8M | $12M |
| 2016 | $10M | $9.3M | $9.8M | $12.5M | $10.7M |
| 2015 | $10.1M | $9M | $9.5M | $12.3M | $10.5M |
| 2014 | $12.8M | $12.2M | $9.5M | $12.7M | $9.9M |
| 2013 | $11M | $10.3M | $9.3M | $10M | $6.8M |
| 2012 | $8.9M | $8.3M | $8.8M | $5.5M | $4.9M |
| 2011 | $8.8M | $8.3M | $9.2M | $5.6M | $4.7M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
Steve Krumm
Managing Attorney
$159K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$143.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.4K
Elaine Landry
Director Of Finance
$137.4K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$116.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.5K
| 0.5 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Craig Goodmark | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Smith Kodish | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| G Wayne Hillis Jr | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Boatwright-Daus | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Isaac | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Whitton | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Fleming | Director/executive Committ | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Patterson Brumbaugh | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie S Elgar | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Hecker | Director/executive Committ | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katrina Patterson | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Wagner | Director/executive Committ | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael T Nations | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raniece White | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Risa Hill | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Taylor | Director/executive Committ | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Talis Travino | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Coleman | Director/executive Committ | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virgina Leslie | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Ray | Director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yendelela Holston | Immediate Past President | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Barbara Carrington
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chad Allan Shultz
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine M Arrington
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Goodmark
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elisa Smith Kodish
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
G Wayne Hillis Jr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jacqueline Boatwright-Daus
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jacqueline Isaac
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Whitton
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Fleming
Director/executive Committ
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Patterson Brumbaugh
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie S Elgar
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathryn Hecker
Director/executive Committ
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katrina Patterson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laura Wagner
Director/executive Committ
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael T Nations
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Raniece White
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Risa Hill
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Taylor
Director/executive Committ
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Talis Travino
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Teresa Coleman
Director/executive Committ
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Virgina Leslie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Willie Ray
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Yendelela Holston
Immediate Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0