Legal Counsel For the Elderly
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Legal Counsel For the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1980, with $11,621,886 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
601 E St Nw, Washington, DC, 20049 EIN 52-1194741 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.6M
▲ 15.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.0M
Net assets
$99.2M
Employees
83
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Legal Counsel For the Elderly: 84% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating120 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Legal Counsel For the Elderly: 120 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Legal Counsel For the Elderly: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Legal Counsel For the Elderly: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Legal counsel for the elderly (lce) champions the dignity and rights of low-income d.c. residents aged 60 and older by providing free legal and social services to defend, protect and empower vulnerable seniors. lce accomplishes its mission by promoting economic and healthcare security, supporting and advocating for tenants, preventing and defending against consumer fraud and financial abuse (particularly for homeowners) and resolving complaints and ensuring proper care for residents in long-term care facilities.
What they do
Education and training - provide information, education, counseling, training, and research to older persons and their care providers in the district of columbia. clients are assisted on various matters including medicare and medicaid, landlord/tenant disputes, real property tax sale/foreclosure prevention, self help services, and consumer and legal issues. funding for programs is provided by aarp, the u.s. department of health and human services, and donations from individuals, law firms and private foundations.
Contact & location
- Address
- 601 E St Nw, Washington, DC, 20049
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.1M (FY2013) to $11.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.1MNet assets $99.2M
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101.3M
Total liabilities
$2.1M
Net assets
$99.2M
Salaries & benefits
$8.7M
88% of expenses
Board members
13
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,621,886▲15.3% | $9,953,696▲12.8% | $99,212,408▲12.8% | $101,290,160▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,079,617▲158% | $8,822,602▲10.0% | $87,932,458▲14.3% | $89,972,925▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,913,676▼61.9% | $8,017,200▲12.1% | $76,950,948▼15.6% | $78,378,271▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,265,628▼84.7% | $7,149,694▲6.1% | $91,196,824▲13.4% | $92,264,920▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,913,128▲794% | $6,736,570▼0.4% | $80,442,628▲336% | $81,512,424▲322% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,483,077▲1.6% | $6,766,719▲8.1% | $18,458,967▲20.4% | $19,316,308▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,364,762▲14.6% | $6,261,032▲7.3% | $15,328,045▼2.3% | $16,331,414▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,426,740▲3.1% | $5,836,915▲6.0% | $15,694,570▲16.0% | $16,708,772▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,234,007▲1.2% | $5,505,942▲3.9% | $13,525,677▲4.7% | $14,644,584▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,158,951▲8.4% | $5,299,141▲1.2% | $12,919,368▲1.3% | $13,793,938▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,684,142▲10.9% | $5,238,124▲15.4% | $12,747,882▲3.3% | $13,725,434▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,127,166 | $4,537,880▲11.7% | $12,343,724▲13.0% | $13,141,634▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,063,475▲3.1% | $10,920,487▲14.1% | $11,659,484▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,942,677▲14.2% | $9,570,987▲6.1% | $10,382,672▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,451,396 | $9,017,586 | $9,875,359 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes — $287,467 (2.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Cunningham Holmes | Executive Director | 40 | $287,467 |
| Mark Miller | Director - Ltc Omb | 40 | $192,451 |
| Tina Nelson | Mgr - Legal Aid Attorney | 40 | $180,379 |
| William M Fettweis | Director - Development & C | 40 | $166,852 |
| Joanne Savage | Mgr - Legal Aid Attorney | 40 | $161,301 |
| Paul Ryberg | Director - Finance & Operations | 40 | $142,198 |
| Daniel A Cantor | Member | 1 | — |
| Edna Kane-williams | Secretary / AARP Evp | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Member | 1 | — |
| Joseph M Kolar | Member | 1 | — |
| Karen Ellis Carr | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Kevin Donnellan | Member/ AARP Evp & Chief O | 1 | — |
| Kristin Dillon | Member / AARP Svp | 1 | — |
| Meredith Fuchs | Member | 1 | — |
| Patrice J Harris | Member | 1 | — |
| Peter R Kolker | Member | 1 | — |
| Richard F Riley Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sara Kropf | Member | 1 | — |
| William A Isaacson | Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Matters LLC | Training & Consulting Services | $112,500 |
Grants received · $93.0M total
40 grants to Legal Counsel For the Elderly totaling $93.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP | General support | 2024 | $2,978,685 |
| AARP Foundation | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $22,500 |
| AARP | General support | 2023 | $3,202,564 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $45,250 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's benefits program | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| AARP | General support | 2022 | $3,719,418 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $27,050 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| AARP | General support | 2021 | $3,586,321 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's benefits program | 2021 | $300,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,750 |
Grants made · $150K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $150K in FY2024. All grants made by Legal Counsel For the Elderly →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Matters LLC | Subgrantee supporting the lce and dc bar foundation "access to justice grant" | $150,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Legal Counsel For the Elderly a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Legal Counsel For the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1194741, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Legal Counsel For the Elderly's EIN?
- Legal Counsel For the Elderly's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1194741.
- How much revenue does Legal Counsel For the Elderly report?
- Legal Counsel For the Elderly reported $11,621,886 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Legal Counsel For the Elderly's spending goes to programs?
- Legal Counsel For the Elderly spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Legal Counsel For the Elderly have?
- CharityIndex grades Legal Counsel For the Elderly A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Legal Counsel For the Elderly's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Legal Counsel For the Elderly's latest Form 990 is $287,467, paid to Rhonda Cunningham Holmes (Executive Director).
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Data for Legal Counsel For the Elderly (EIN 52-1194741) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.