Uncategorized IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 38-1358203 · DETROIT, MI 48226-2597 · United States · FY 2025 Data

3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 88/100

Reliability (20%) 55/100

Effectiveness (25%) 93/100

Impact (25%) No data yet

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

As the oldest provider of free legal services to low income residents of Michigan, our mission is to provide access to justice to people who require legal solutions to their problems but are unable to hire an attorney. We are committed to providing legal advocacy and representation in legal matters to the most vulnerable and impoverished members of our communities. Our goal is to serve our clients in such a thorough and personal manner that they will be satisfied with our performance, regardless of the outcomes of the cases.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$933K

Total Revenue

$988K

Total Expenses

$394K

Net Assets

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio 80.9%

Fundraising Efficiency N/A

Operating Reserve 4.78x

Liability-to-Asset 23.6%

Revenue Diversification 95.3%

Executive Compensation $120K

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Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2025	$933K	$988K	$394K	80.9%	17
2024	$940K	$1.0M	$450K	86.8%	17
2023	$1.1M	$1.2M	$547K	85.8%	11
2022	$1.1M	$1.1M	$-338,344	86.0%	11
2021	$1.0M	$1.2M	N/A	—	6

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Organization Details

EIN: 38-1358203
State: MI
City: DETROIT
ZIP: 48226-2597
Rating: 3★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 1909
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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