Crime & Legal-Related
(I80Z)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS INC
Financial strength (30%)
70/100
Reliability (20%)
82/100
Effectiveness (25%)
87/100
Impact (25%)
80/100
79
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) works to ensure the independence and dignity of seniors by protecting their legal rights through education, counseling, and advocacy.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$3.4M
Annual Budget
$2.7M
Total Revenue
$3.5M
Total Expenses
$2.7M
Net Assets
37
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
68.3%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
9.08x
Liability-to-Asset
23.0%
Revenue Diversification
87.3%
Executive Compensation
$129K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 428 similar organizations
(United States, Crime & Legal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
68.3% | 84.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
25.6% | 12.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.1% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
9.1 mo | 9.2 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
23.0% | 13.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
87.3% | 94.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-10.2% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
13.2% | 6.3% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-29.0% | 3.1% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
79 / 10095
Financial
82
Reliability
57
Effectiveness
80
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
95
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
82
Program Effectiveness (25%)
57
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
80
3 programs
27 staff
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 90% Data Complete
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,214 Medicare recipients were given free, unbiased counseling and advice on their Medicare benefits | 2,214 | $241.97 | — | Per Year |
| 3,102 individuals received free legal aid. | 3,102 | $490.96 | — | Per Year |
| Preventive education provided to older adults | 7,510 | $36.81 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.7M | $3.5M | $2.7M | 68.3% | 37 |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.5M | 72.3% | 38 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $2.8M | $3.5M | 67.1% | 34 |
| 2022 | $6.0M | $2.6M | $4.2M | 82.9% | 36 |
| 2021 | $4.7M | $2.4M | N/A | — | 34 |
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