Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
2014 annual report
19942014
celebrating 20 years of service.
our board chair
The Clinic’s 20th year couldn’t be a more exciting time! As I reflect on the Clinic’s
amazing history and meaningful impact on our community, I’m reminded of all that has
changed in our world, this community, and within the Clinic. What began as a simple
call to service is now a thriving free legal clinic and pillar of strength and hope in our
community. Our location has changed, legal service and education offerings expanded,
new friends and partnerships identified but what has remained unchanged is the inspired
and inspiring work that occurs each and every day at the Clinic. As you already know,
the community’s need for legal services has only grown as our community continues to
Serving the civil legal needs of Indiana’s most
vulnerable neighbors since 1994.
grow. Our commitment to meeting these needs is unwavering and YOU are essential
to this critical cause. Thank you for your support of the Neighborhood Christian Legal
Clinic and here’s to another 20 blessed years!
Jenifer Brown
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Board Chair
Ice Miller LLP: Indianapolis
the call:
About 700 years before Christ, the prophet Isaiah encouraged God’s people to:
“Seek justice, defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
During the year, 4,034 people attended one of our neighborhood-based
Isaiah 1:17
intakes seeking legal counsel and representation.
We seek our marginalized neighbors, assisting them in alleviating burdens so
they can thrive. We build programs around vulnerable clients, provide justiceoriented advocacy and legal solutions, and partner with other high-impact
nonprofits and ministries so that clients receive holistic services.
Consumer Justice
Program
programs at a glance:
4,330 people participated in a preventive legal education seminar, learning
At the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, we take this prophetic call seriously.
Immigrant Justice
Program
Project GRACE
Project PEACE
Victim Justice
Program
Whether there has been a loss of employment, divorce/separation, or unexpected
health expenses, we help protect clients' income and provide a fresh financial
start. Our Helping Hoosier Homeowners program provides a full range of postpurchase housing counseling and mortgage foreclosure prevention services. The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic assists taxpayers who have a dispute with the
IRS. And our consumer attorneys assist with bankruptcy.
Clients served in our Immigrant Justice Program include asylees fleeing brutal
regimes, refugees seeking to start a new life here, and children who were brought
to the U.S. at a young age. We seek to help our immigrant clients fully integrate
into the U.S., which includes seeking the authority to work.
Project GRACE (Guided Re-entry Assistance and Community Education) works
with ex-offenders, helping to remove barriers to successful re-entry. Services
include limiting access to criminal histories, restoring driving privileges, and
assistance with child support and visitation issues.
The goal of Project PEACE (Peaceful Engagement And Conflict Education) is to
provide an alternative to contentious litigation for family law disputes. Rather
than "lawyering up" to deal with custody, parenting time, and child support, we
encourage collaborative co-parenting relationships, and a lawyer/mediator who
ensures agreements reached are legally sound and in the children's best interests.
Partnering with agencies such as The Julian Center, and Families First, we provide
critically-needed legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
that will help victims secure immediate safety and long-term well-being.
about their legal rights and responsibilities.
Our 36-person staff team and volunteer network (who provided 5,185 hours
of volunteer service) had the following impact:
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451 foreclosures were stopped
$1,290,242 in corrected IRS tax liabilities and refunds for 139 clients
101 tenants in Marion County were given legal advice or representation regarding their landlord-tenant
relationship.
250 applications filed for refugees to either become legal permanent residents or to bring another family
member to the U.S.
68 immigrant children who arrived in the U.S. without immigration status applied for Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals.
Top five countries of birth for refugee clients: Burma, Eritrea, Iraq, Egypt, and Somalia.
1,998 people attended our expungement help desk at the City-County Building (the first such help desk in
the state) where they were guided through the step-by-step process of how to clear their criminal records.
187 people attended educational seminars to learn about the new Indiana expungement law, how to
reinstate a driver’s license, and information regarding child support concerns.
67 people attended conflict education workshops, which prepare families for mediation and also empower
them to handle conflict.
22 mediations were completed, each lasting 6-8 hours, serving a total of 139 people, including children.
67% of mediation cases included families with children.
129 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking received representation in a family law
matter against their abusers.
87 immigrants who were victims of violent crime had U-Visas filed which, when approved, will provide them
with work authorization and legal status in the United States.
a lasting legacy
The prophet Isaiah spoke
strongly about the role of
rebuilders in their communities:
“Your people will rebuild the
ancient ruins and will raise up
the age-old foundations; you
will be called Repairer of Broken
Walls, Restorer of Streets with
Dwellings” (Isaiah 58:12).
This is our passion at the
Neighborhood Christian Legal
Clinic – to repair and restore
our community by providing
accessible justice to the
marginalized in our city.
On October 28, 2014, the
legal, nonprofit, and ministry
communities came together
to shine a light on the
Neighborhood Christian Legal
Clinic, honor its founders, and
celebrate 20 years of service to
the community.
The evening crescendoed
when guests took to their feet,
honoring Clinic founders Abigail
Kuzma, Lynn Tyler, Jeffrey
Pankratz, Dan Schroeder, Tom
Strodtman, and Chuck Gleason,
for their role in laying the
foundation for the work we’re
continuing today and the years
ahead.
7% management
5% fundraising
and general
expenses:
financial statement & notes
Program Services
Management and General
Fundraising
88% program services
SUPPORT &
REVENUE
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
2014 Total
2013 Total
Contributions
185,402
897,662
0
1,083,064
1,211,080
Program service fee
income
963,885
0
0
963,885
928,148
Donated services
463,207
0
0
463,207
416,669
62,097
0
0
62,097
55,085
Net revenues from
special events
Other revenue
38% net assets
support
& revenue:
released from
restrictions
7% contributions
Contributions
Program service fee
income
Event Revenue
36% contract for
revenue
service Other
income
revenue
6,372
0
10,795
7,970
1,040,531
(1,040,531)
0
0
0
Total support and
revenue
2,719,545
(136,497)
0
2,583,048
2,611,382
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted
0
0
0
0
Permanently
Restricted
0
0
0
0
2014 Total
2013 Total
2,228,298
193,004
118,783
2,540,085
2,121,681
186,595
67,886
2,376,162
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
2014 Total
2013 Total
Net assets, beginning
of year
775,665
371,804
12,833
1,160,302
925,082
Net assets, end of year
955,125
235,307
12,833
1,203,265
1,160,302
Change in net assets
179,460
(136,497)
0
42,963
235,220
EXPENSES
Donated Services
2% event
4,423
Net assets released
from restrictions
net assets released from
restrictions
17% donated services
Program Services
Management and general
Fundraising
Total Expenses
ASSETS
2,228,298
193,004
118,783
2,540,085
These consolidated financial statements are compiled from our complete 2014 financial statements, which
are prepared and audited by Yount and Company, LLC. The complete audited financial statements are
available on our website or by request.
“There are few organizations whose
mission is both Christ-centered
and functionally meeting the needs
of those in our community. The
impact that the Clinic is having has
the potential to make ripple-effects
throughout the world!”
- Josh Griswold, 2014 Donor
together, we stand for justice
$250,000+
Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund
Indianapolis Housing and
Community Development
Authority
Indianapolis Neighborhood
Housing Partnership
$100,000 - $249,999
Internal Revenue Service
National Council of La Raza
The Julian Center/
Department of Justice:
Office of Violence Against
Women
$15,000 - $99,999
Eskenazi Health
Grace Community Church
Hoosier Veterans Assistance
Foundation of Indiana, Inc.
Indiana Criminal Justice
Institute
KALEO
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Trust
St. Vincent Hospital &
Health Care Center
The Clowes Fund
The Commissioners of
Hamilton County
The Fair Housing Center of
Central Indiana
The Indianapolis
Foundation, a CICF Affiliate
Trinity Church
United Way of Central
Indiana
$5,000 - $14,999
Anonymous
American College of
Bankruptcy
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Brackets For Good
College Park Church
Timothy & Christina Dooley
Florida Coastal School of
Law
Ice Miller, LLP
Benjamin & Abigail Kuzma
Mary Rigg Neighborhood
Center
David & Sarah Morgan
Douglas & Patricia Parker
Jason & Jill Reese
Senior Home Companions
The Hoover Family
Foundation
The Saltsburg Fund
$1,000 - $4,999
Anonymous
Ammeen & Associates, PC
Robert & Nancy Aram
Matthew & Kellie Barr
Brehob Nursery, Inc.
Brotherhood Mutual
Foundation
Jenifer & Sean Brown
CFA Society of Indianapolis
Michael & Cathy Coscia
Crossroads Church at
Westfield
Stephen & Francina Dlouhy
Christopher & Marla
Doehring
Eugene and Marilyn Glick
Foundation
Arthur Fisher
Richard & Brenda Freije
Malcolm & Marilyn Gately
Grace Community Church
Ann Grayson
Peter & Jessica Ho
John & Nancy Hoard
Randal J. Kaltenmark
Linda Kelly
Joseph & Lisa Miller
Outreach On The Run
Plews Shadley Racher &
Braun, LLP
Chris & Christy Purnell
Jessica Roy
Schwab Charitable Fund
Southeastern Church
Southport Presbyterian
Church
St. Joseph Community
Health Foundation
Sarah M. Stelzner
Todd & Janet Stephenson
Trent Taylor
Daphane Telfer
Travis & Calhoun
Truist
Lynn Tyler
Van Rheenen & Associates,
PC
Wagner Reese, LLC
Matt & Erin Wise
$1 - $999
Eric & Cynthia Abel
George & Kimberly Abel
Joshua & Laurie Abel
Wayne & Linda Adams
Paul Agulo
Michael & Holly Allison
Paula Alvarado
Amazon Smile
James J. Ammeen
Victor & Becky Andrade
Janet Arno
Benjamin Atkins
AVC Technology
Corporation
Valerie Banister
John & Kathryn Barce
James & Phyllis Beatty
Beckman Lawson, LLP
Beers Mallers Backs & Salin,
LLP
Benevity
Abby Berg
Cung Bik
Ben & Sandra Blanton
Jeffrey & Kathleen
Bloxsome
Craig Boeck
Daniel L. Boeglin
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Rich & Deann Cassidy
Ashley Caveda
Christ Church Cathedral:
Cathedral Women
Chris Christensen & Ashley
Fisher
Gregory & Catherine Cislak
April Clark
Cocktails For A Cause
Community Foundation of
Boone County
Francis & Emme Connelly
Paul & Frances Corsaro
Darin Beth Cox
Mike Cracraft
Susan Cunningham
Deborah Daniels
David and Cathleen Perry
Charitable Fund
Sandi Davis
Jon Dawes
Molly E. Deuberry
Justice Brent and Jan
Dickson
Yolanda Dimas
Bruce Donaldson
Tim & Katie Dorsey
Andrew & Sandra Dragon
David & Cathy Duclos
Mark & Christine Dudley
Greg Duff
Brian & Melissa Dunkel
Keith & Barb Dunkel
Eclipse Marketing and
Advertising, Inc.
Eilbacher Fletcher, LLP
El Portal Poblano Mexican
Grill
Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP
Melchor Fernandez
A.C. & Ann Ferreira
Anthony & Barbara Fitch
Richard & Deborah
Foxworth
Noemí Gallegos
Maria Garcia
Matthew Gaudin
Jason Gehlhausen
Bradley & Caroline Gilchrist
Lindy A. Gilkey
Judge John Godich
Sherman & Nancy Goodwin
Gregory & Appel Insurance
Gresk and Singleton, PC
Josh Griswold
Harold Gude
Manuel Guzman
Catherine Haines
Dima HaLaweh
Harold L. Hall
Hall Koehler P.C.
Joe Hallahan
Chase & Meaghan Haller
August Hardee
David & Patricia Haskett
Mary-Elise Haug
Aimee Heitz
Victoria Hodges
Mary J. Hoeller
Andrew Hoffman
Cynthia A. Hogan
Hoosier ATM
Isaac & Erin Hougland
Jeff Howell
Dawn Taylor Hudson
Richard & Shannie Hughes
Aung Hung
Husk Foods
Tom & Brenda Huston
Hylant Group
Yahya O. Idres
Mark Imel
Indiana University Health
International Skin Selective,
Inc.
Arthur E. Johnson
Eric & Susan Johnson
Will & Maggie Johnson
Curtis T. Jones
Christopher M. Jozwiak
KEJ Foundation
Stacy Kelley
Paul Kennedy
Madalyn Kinsey
Anna Kirkman
Gary &Terri Klotz
Kevin Kohart
Paul Kortepeter
Joe & Ida Lamberti
Matthew Lamberti
Ignacio Larrinua & Mary
Wolf
Lamont & Mildred Ledford
David C. Lemons
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Emma Long
Dwight & Lisa Lueck
Charlene S. Lugar
John Maley
Evelia Martinez
Jamie & Noel McClain
Deborah McMahan
Matthew & Amanda Meier
Joe & Edna Miller
Marvin Mitchell
Molargik-Fitch Law LLC
Ziaaddin & Jinhee
Mollabashy
James Moloy
Ma Hla Mon
Morgan Stanley
Karl L. Mulvaney
Tim & Sharon Murphy
Jestimore N. Musombi
Ndeto Mwose
Michael Natali
Radka Nemynarova
Anne Norris
Rachel Nyonpon
Claudia Ogborn
Konstantine Orfanos
Katie Orlowski
Marty Page
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Morgan Parker
Jay Pearl
Scott & Mae Perry
Richard & Anne Peters
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Thang Phet
Dan & Crista Phillips
Robert R. Phillips
Roger & Elizabeth Pinto
Christopher & Kathryn
Poling
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Ann & Chuck Preston
Pure Eatery
Neva Purnell
Ana Ramos
Daniel & Julie Rasmussen
Jonathan & Kelsey Raves
Roger Reece
Beh Reh
Richard & Mary Rezek
Marianne Richardson
Eric Riegner
Timothy J. Riffle
Randall & Ann Riggs
Clay & Amy Robbins
Elizabeth A. Roberge
Pedro Rodriguez
Britt Rogers
Florence Roisman
Rowe & Hamilton Attorneys
At Law
Lorena Saavedra
Cassandra Sanborn
Santorini Greek Kitchen
Diana Sarkine
Mark & Julanne Sausser
Pete & Joy Schroeder
Steven & Suzanne Serine
William & Michelle Shewan
Shipley & Associates
Dawn & Terry Sites
Geoffrey Slaughter
Danielle Smith
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Jim Smyth
Jamie Spears
Andrew Spencer
Susan Stafford
Robert K. Stanley
David & Elizabeth Steiner
Deetta Steinmetz
Stephen & Betty Sterrett
Eric Stickford
Dennis Stolle
Tim Sublett
Tabernacle Presbyterian
Church
Thein
Betty Thomas
Patrick Thomas
Colleen Tonn
Elizabeth Toole
Toole Law Offices, PC
Michael & Dayle Trentadue
Twenty Mysteries LLC
United Way Of
Bartholomew County, Inc.
United Way Of Metropolitan
Atlanta, Inc.
United Way of the National
Capital Area
United Way Suncoast
Richard & Julie Van
Rheenen
Rachel Van Tyle
William & Jeanne Van Tyle
Jorge F. Velasquez
Paul & Laura Vink
Patsy R. Waggoner
Philip & Allison Wagler
Samuel & Kristie Watts
Joel Wells
Richard & Joan Wert
Jill Wesley
Alissa Wetzel
Robert & Ellen Whitt
Sharon Willen
Michael Winston
John & Cathi Young
Mindelynn Young
Guifang Zhang
Judge Gerald Zore
Angelina Zuniga
Our Vision
“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;
maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
Rescue the weak and needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
Psalm 82:3-4
Our Mission
To promote justice through legal
representation and legal education for
our low-income neighbors as a way of
demonstrating Christ’s love.
Indianapolis
3333 N Meridian Street, Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46208
phone 317.429.4131
fax 317.429.4130
Fort Wayne
347 W Berry Street, Suite 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
phone 260.456.8972
fax 260.456.8983
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability,
is recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) organization.