APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Delivering Equal Justice

aka AppalReD Legal Aid | Prestonsburg, KY | www.ardfky.org

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EIN: 61-0848948

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as of March 2023

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as of March 13, 2023

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Mission

To promote equal access to justice, to encourage self-sufficiency, to empower and to improve the lives of low income and other vulnerable people and families in eastern and south central Kentucky by providing them high quality legal assistance.

Notes from the nonprofit

AppalRed Legal Aid is committed to providing high quality civil legal services in a manner that promotes equal access to justice, encourages self sufficiency and empowers the lives of low income individuals and families in eastern and south central Kentucky.

As part of fulfilling our mission to the families in our service area, AppalReD Legal Aid offers a wide variety of civil legal services to assist people with a variety of needs. The menu on the right shows several areas of law that AppalReD practices. By following a link to a particular area, you can view more specific infomration about the legal areas and how AppalReD can help you.

Ruling year info

1974

Executive Director

Robert C. Johns

Main address

120 North Front Avenue

Prestonsburg, KY 41653 USA

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EIN

61-0848948

Subject area info

Legal services

Human services

Population served info

Seniors

Economically disadvantaged people

Low-income people

NTEE code info

Human Service Organizations (P20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

AppalReD Legal Aid - providing civil legal services

The Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Inc., known nationwide as “AppalReD,” is a private, non-profit law firm. We offer free civil legal help to eligible, low-income people in 37 counties in the Appalachian Mountains and rolling hills of eastern and south-central Kentucky, a region where more than 240,000 people live in poverty. AppalReD’s attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries in six local law offices work hard to improve our clients’ lives. We help our clients get and keep basic needs: Income; adequate food and health care; decent, safe, sanitary housing; and personal safety and protection from violence and abuse. AppalRed offers a unique Volunteer Lawyers Program, and our Low Income Tax Clinic stretches to provide help with income tax problems to residents of 86 Kentucky counties. AppalReD also serves our community with training open to private attorneys and legal staff, like our well-known, annual Domestic Violence Conference and Poverty Law seminars. AppalReD cannot provide assistance with criminal law issues.

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

AppalReD Legal Aid

Providing free legal services to the poor and vulnerable in eastern and south central Kentucky

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of clients served

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Related Program

AppalReD Legal Aid - providing civil legal services

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

AppalReD's numbers are based on number of adults and children positively impacted by the number of cases we handle each year.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Reports and documents

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Provide high quality legal services in a manner that promotes equal access to justice.
Encourage self-sufficiency and empower and improve the lives of low income individuals and families.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

With the help of donors, fundraising, grant seeking and outreach, and implementation of our Strategic Plan.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

AppalReD has developed an active Strategic Planning Committee consisting of well qualified board members and senior staff.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

The Strategic Planning Committee has a developed long term plan in place. This plan includes outreach, case services, fundraising, grant seeking and other plans for development and implementation. The program has also established an active grant committee which consists of staff and board that is very active in grant seeking and grant writing on behalf of AppalReD.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

Who are the people you serve with your mission?

Low-income people in 37 counties of the Appalachian Mountains and rolling hills of eastern and south-central Kentucky.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.56

Average of 2.09 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

6.9

Average of 5.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

42%

Average of 44% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$8,514
Government Grants	$4,473,163
Program Services	$18,780
Investments	$21,281
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,521,738

Expenses
Program Services	$4,160,188
Administration	$775,289
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$4,935,477
Net Gain/Loss	($413,739)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$42,553
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$333,934
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$16,881
Government Grants	$4,438,500
Program Services	$19,932
Investments	$6,121
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,481,434

Expenses
Program Services	$3,916,022
Administration	$752,928
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$4,668,950
Net Gain/Loss	($187,516)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$45,142
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$331,139
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$14,067
Government Grants	$4,509,897
Program Services	$27,572
Investments	$3,054
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,554,590

Expenses
Program Services	$4,245,565
Administration	$804,947
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$5,050,512
Net Gain/Loss	($495,922)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$45,697
Interest Expenses	$2,568
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$2,388,789
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$17,633
Government Grants	$4,261,167
Program Services	$44,643
Investments	$1,917
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,810
Total Revenue	$4,327,170

Expenses
Program Services	$3,547,296
Administration	$699,811
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$4,247,107
Net Gain/Loss	$80,063

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$25,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$31,071
Interest Expenses	$8,079
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$368,378
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$66,248
Government Grants	$3,773,594
Program Services	$51,018
Investments	($17,081)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,873,779

Expenses
Program Services	$3,254,962
Administration	$713,977
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,968,939
Net Gain/Loss	($95,160)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,583
Interest Expenses	$9,095
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$361,512
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$71,964
Government Grants	$3,204,355
Program Services	$75,591
Investments	$662
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,352,572

Expenses
Program Services	$3,077,275
Administration	$621,894
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,699,169
Net Gain/Loss	($346,597)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$25,402
Interest Expenses	$4,869
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$344,528
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$27,243
Government Grants	$2,994,088
Program Services	$47,770
Investments	$202
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,069,303

Expenses
Program Services	$2,503,873
Administration	$532,130
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,036,003
Net Gain/Loss	$33,300

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$44,644
Interest Expenses	$9,467
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$270,547
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$186,470
Government Grants	$3,035,627
Program Services	$29,942
Investments	$8,499
Special Events	($889)
Sales	$0
Other	$1,249
Total Revenue	$3,260,898

Expenses
Program Services	$2,211,813
Administration	$432,285
Fundraising	$6,247
Total Expenses	$2,650,345
Net Gain/Loss	$610,553

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$45,862
Insurance Expenses	$23,417
Interest Expenses	$8,099
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$3,006
Pension Plan Contributions	$193,433
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,673,527
Government Grants	$2,964,742
Program Services	$41,658
Investments	$2,444
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$536
Total Revenue	$4,682,907

Expenses
Program Services	$2,274,754
Administration	$456,443
Fundraising	$2,147
Total Expenses	$2,733,344
Net Gain/Loss	$1,949,563

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$58,418
Insurance Expenses	$21,226
Interest Expenses	$1,886
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$1,832
Pension Plan Contributions	$185,054
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$53,510
Government Grants	$3,184,936
Program Services	$30,916
Investments	$4,509
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$193
Total Revenue	$3,274,064

Expenses
Program Services	$2,366,851
Administration	$526,915
Fundraising	$15,332
Total Expenses	$2,909,098
Net Gain/Loss	$364,966

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$30,191
Insurance Expenses	$21,037
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$22,200
Pension Plan Contributions	$229,632
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$45,736
Government Grants	$3,516,605
Program Services	$30,851
Investments	$19,006
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,612,198

Expenses
Program Services	$2,540,155
Administration	$508,584
Fundraising	$15,673
Total Expenses	$3,064,412
Net Gain/Loss	$547,786

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$19,278
Insurance Expenses	$21,662
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$21,850
Pension Plan Contributions	$273,293
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$47,124
Government Grants	$3,542,086
Program Services	$43,508
Investments	$55,037
Special Events	$9,486
Sales	$0
Other	$2,125
Total Revenue	$3,699,366

Expenses
Program Services	$3,116,248
Administration	$499,486
Fundraising	$12,439
Total Expenses	$3,628,173
Net Gain/Loss	$71,193

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,400
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$21,558
Insurance Expenses	$22,457
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$8,814
Legal Fees	$4,170
Pension Plan Contributions	$390,638
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$157,132
Government Grants	$4,006,105
Program Services	$126,056
Investments	$66,864
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$10
Total Revenue	$4,356,167

Expenses
Program Services	$3,419,547
Administration	$559,104
Fundraising	$30,218
Total Expenses	$4,008,869
Net Gain/Loss	$347,298

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$29,915
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$28,467
Insurance Expenses	$24,725
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$12,652
Legal Fees	$15,168
Pension Plan Contributions	$470,377
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$8,514
Cash & Equivalents	$1,312,208	$916,209	($395,999)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$28,193	$28,193
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$81,924	$164,982	$83,058
Receivable, Other	$17,794	$17,566	($228)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$742,966	$551,198	($191,768)
Other	$29,728	$27,827	($1,901)
Total Assets	$2,184,620	$1,705,975	($478,645)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$313,659	$247,120	($66,539)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$415,874	$417,507	$1,633
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$729,533	$664,627	($64,906)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$1,265,477	$852,071	($413,406)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$1,265,477	$852,071	($413,406)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$189,610	$189,277	($333)
Net Assets	$1,455,087	$1,041,348	($413,739)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$16,881
Cash & Equivalents	$916,209	$820,938	($95,271)
Accounts Receivable	$28,193	$2,623	($25,570)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$164,982	$238,984	$74,002
Receivable, Other	$17,566	$18,200	$634
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$551,198	$526,903	($24,295)
Other	$27,827	$30,047	$2,220
Total Assets	$1,705,975	$1,637,695	($68,280)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$247,120	$343,472	$96,352
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$417,507	$440,391	$22,884
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$664,627	$783,863	$119,236

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$852,071	$689,437	($162,634)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$852,071	$689,437	($162,634)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$189,277	$164,395	($24,882)
Net Assets	$1,041,348	$853,832	($187,516)

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$14,067
Cash & Equivalents	$820,938	$401,742	($419,196)
Accounts Receivable	$2,623	$3,142	$519
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$238,984	$166,291	($72,693)
Receivable, Other	$18,200	$16,472	($1,728)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$526,903	$778,387	$251,484
Other	$30,047	$38,578	$8,531
Total Assets	$1,637,695	$1,404,612	($233,083)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$343,472	$466,759	$123,287
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$440,391	$419,337	($21,054)
Loans and Notes	$0	$160,606	$160,606
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$783,863	$1,046,702	$262,839

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$689,437	$357,910	($331,527)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$689,437	$357,910	($331,527)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$164,395	$0	($164,395)
Net Assets	$853,832	$357,910	($495,922)

Assets	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Contributions	$17,633
Cash & Equivalents	$401,742	$735,662	$333,920
Accounts Receivable	$3,142	$0	($3,142)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$166,291	$147,382	($18,909)
Receivable, Other	$16,472	$0	($16,472)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$778,387	$678,299	($100,088)
Other	$38,578	$13,514	($25,064)
Total Assets	$1,404,612	$1,574,857	$170,245

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$466,759	$365,967	($100,792)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$419,337	$319,221	($100,116)
Loans and Notes	$160,606	$332,737	$172,131
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$1,046,702	$1,017,925	($28,777)

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$437,299	$628,523	$552,153	$969,321	$695,708
As % of expenses	16.2%	21.8%	18.2%	27.0%	17.6%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$407,905	$598,484	$520,401	$933,520	$649,317
As % of expenses	14.9%	20.6%	17.0%	25.7%	16.2%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$4,682,907	$3,274,064	$3,612,198	$3,699,366	$4,356,167
Total revenue, % change over prior year	43.6%	-30.1%	10.3%	2.4%	17.8%
Program services revenue	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	2.9%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%	1.4%	1.2%
Government grants	63.3%	97.3%	97.4%	95.7%	92.0%
All other grants and contributions	35.7%	1.6%	1.3%	1.5%	3.6%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.4%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$2,703,950	$2,879,059	$3,032,660	$3,592,372	$3,962,478
Total expenses, % change over prior year	3.2%	6.5%	5.3%	18.5%	10.3%
Personnel	75.4%	77.4%	77.7%	79.8%	82.1%
Professional fees	7.4%	6.0%	5.7%	5.5%	6.3%
Occupancy	3.4%	3.4%	3.3%	2.9%	2.0%
Interest	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	13.7%	13.2%	13.3%	11.8%	9.6%

Full cost components (estimated)	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$2,733,344	$2,909,098	$3,064,412	$3,628,173	$4,008,869
One month of savings	$225,329	$239,922	$252,722	$299,364	$330,207
Debt principal payment	$125,073	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$37,023	$129,987	$215,078
Total full costs (estimated)	$3,083,746	$3,149,020	$3,354,157	$4,057,524	$4,554,154

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Months of cash	6.0	8.7	11.8	8.9	6.9
Months of cash and investments	6.0	8.7	11.8	12.7	13.1
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	2.8	5.2	7.0	8.7	9.3

Balance sheet composition	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Cash	$1,360,154	$2,079,298	$2,993,949	$2,674,564	$2,263,080
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$1,113,001	$2,047,393
Receivables	$1,383,693	$1,153,401	$865,823	$550,988	$249,670
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$832,039	$851,319	$852,221	$982,207	$1,174,825
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	65.1%	67.2%	66.6%	61.4%	53.4%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	14.7%	15.9%	13.2%	19.9%	17.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$930,277	$1,528,761	$2,049,162	$2,982,682	$3,631,999
Temporarily restricted net assets	$1,698,826	$1,465,308	$1,603,561	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$1,698,826	$1,465,308	$1,603,561	$841,670	$640,410
Total net assets	$2,629,103	$2,994,069	$3,652,723	$3,824,352	$4,272,409

Key data checks

Key data checks	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Robert C. Johns

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Highest paid employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Board of directors
as of 02/21/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board co-chair

Ms. Carolyn Layne

Board co-chair

Mr. Travis Rossman

Jessica Carlington

Edna Bland

Amber H. Sisco

Pike Co. Bar Association

Donald Jones

Johns County Bar Association

Thomas Hollon

Lee County Bar Association

Joseph Lane

Floyd County Bar Association

Carolyn Layne

Meena Mohanty

Madison Co. Bar Association

Damon Preston

Office of Public Advocate

Marilyn Morgan

Patricia Ann Thomas

Ky Bar Association

Jacqueline Burkhead

Melissa N. Henke

University of KY

Travis Rossman

KBA Appointment

Daniel J. Venters

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/4/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 10/04/2021

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Data

We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Delivering Equal Justice

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Our programs

AppalReD Legal Aid - providing civil legal services

AppalReD Legal Aid

Where we work

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How we listen

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2020 info

2.56

Months of cash in 2020 info

6.9

Fringe rate in 2020 info

42%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

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Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Robert C. Johns

Number of employees

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Compensation data

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Compensation data

APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)

Board of directors data

Ms. Carolyn Layne

Mr. Travis Rossman

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Liquidity in 2020

Months of cash in 2020

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