Legal Counsel for the Elderly
DBA: AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
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.
IRS Tax Year 2024
Period ending December 31, 2024
Total Revenue
$11.6M
Total Expenses
$10.0M
Net Assets
$99.2M
Employees
83
Volunteers
78
Grants Paid
$150K
Program Expense Ratio
83.8%
Fundraising Efficiency
3013.0%
This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Legal Counsel for the Elderly (EIN: 52-1194741), based on the 2024 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, top independent contractors, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.
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Legal Counsel for the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC, founded in 1980. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1980. In its 2024 filing, the organization reported $11.6M in total revenue, a 15.3% increase from the prior year, and $10.0M in total expenses. The organization employed 83 people and engaged 78 volunteers. KEVIN DONNELLAN, MEMBER/ AARP EVP & CHIEF O, is the highest-compensated individual at $694,621. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $8.3M in program expenses. 5 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place.
Programs(Tax Year 2024)
1 record
Legal Counsel for the Elderly operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $8.3M. Legal Counsel for the Elderly's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.
LCE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY RESPONDING TO ALL INQUIRIES AND PROVIDING BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE, REFERRING POTENTIAL CLIENTS TO OTHER RESOURCES OR REPRESENTING CLIENTS THROUGH ONE OF SEVERAL PRACTICE AREAS FOCUSING ON: ECONOMIC AND HEALTHCARE SECURITY BY SECURING PUBLIC BENEFITS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND VETERANS' BENEFITS, AND ASSISTING WITH GUARDIANSHIPS AND PROBATING ESTATES; TENANT ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THROUGH INTERVENING EARLY ON BEHALF OF ELDERLY TENANTS AT-RISK OF EVICTION, PRESERVING RENTAL VOUCHERS AND HOLDING LANDLORDS ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR PROPERTIES; CONSUMER FRAUD AND FINANCIAL ABUSE PREVENTION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO HOMEOWNERS BY PROVIDING FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, TAX SALE INTERVENTION, DEBT COLLECTION DEFENSE AND REPRESENTING SENIORS VICTIMIZED BY SCAMS AND PREDATORS; PRO BONO ENGAGEMENT OF PRIVATE PRACTICE, CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS TO PREPARE LIFE PLANNING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, AND TO HANDLE LITIGATION AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY CASES FOR RECURRING LEGAL ISSUES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH; AND HOUSING THE DC OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN TO RESPOND TO ANDINVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, LCE PUBLISHES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCTS SEMINARS ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE ELDERLY AND PROVIDESEDUCATION ON MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION.
Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2024)
6 records
Over the past 6 years, Legal Counsel for the Elderly's revenue has grown from $7.5M to $11.6M, a 55.3% increase. Program expenses represent 84% of total spending.
Revenue increased 15.3% year-over-year, while expenses grew 12.8%. net assets rose to $99.2M, up 12.8% from the prior year. the organization added 3 employees.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly derives 75% from contributions and grants, with 25% from investment income.
Revenue is primarily driven by contributions and grants (75%), with investment income at 25%.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly allocates 84% to programs, 13% to management and general, 3% to fundraising.
Revenue grew by 15.3% and expenses grew by 12.8% year over year.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly distributed $150K in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 2% of total expenses.
Over 6 filings from 2019–2024, Legal Counsel for the Elderly grew revenue from $7.5M to $11.6M (+55.3%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 84%. During this period, the organization grew from 70 to 83 employees.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly holds $101.3M in total assets against $2.1M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 2%). The organization has 119.6 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $66K cover approximately 0.1 months of expenses.
Revenue
| Year | Total Revenue | Contributions | Gov't Grants | Program Revenue | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | $8.8M | $3.3M | $0 | $2.9M |
| 2023 | $10.1M | $8.7M | $3.0M | $14K | $1.4M |
| 2022 | $3.9M | $8.0M | $2.7M | $4K | $-4.3M |
| 2021 | $10.3M | $7.8M | $2.5M | $16K | $2.5M |
| 2020 | $66.9M | $66.3M | $2.5M | $629 | $565K |
| 2019 | $7.5M | $6.9M | $2.5M | $5K | $536K |
Expenses
| Year | Total Expenses | Program | Management | Fundraising | Grants Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | $8.3M | $1.3M | $291K | $150K |
| 2023 | $8.8M | $7.4M | $1.2M | $208K | $0 |
| 2022 | $8.0M | $6.6M | $1.2M | $158K | $0 |
| 2021 | $7.1M | $6.2M | $808K | $131K | $0 |
| 2020 | $6.7M | $6.1M | $554K | $95K | $0 |
| 2019 | $6.8M | $6.0M | $591K | $141K | $0 |
Program Expense Ratio
83.8%
Admin Expense Ratio
13.3%
Fundraising Efficiency
3013.0%
Operating Reserve
119.6 mo
People & Compensation(Tax Year 2024)
19 records
Legal Counsel for the Elderly reported compensation for 19 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $3.2M, representing 32.4% of total expenses. 3 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly's highest-compensated individual received $695K in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $3.2M represents 32.4% of total expenses. 3 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.
| Name | Title | Type | Hours/wk | Comp from Org | Related Orgs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | MEMBER/ AARP EVP & CHIEF O | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $630,155 | $694,621 |
| EDNA KANE-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY / AARP EVP | OfficerDirector | 1.00 | $0 | $548,532 | $605,607 |
| KRISTIN DILLON | MEMBER / AARP SVP | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $512,678 | $581,266 |
| RHONDA CUNNINGHAM HOLMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Officer | 40.00 | $287,467 | $0 | $336,956 |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR - LTC OMB | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $192,451 | $0 | $227,631 |
| TINA NELSON | MGR - LEGAL AID ATTORNEY | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $180,379 | $0 | $222,933 |
| WILLIAM M FETTWEIS | DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT & C | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $166,852 | $0 | $198,823 |
| JOANNE SAVAGE | MGR - LEGAL AID ATTORNEY | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $161,301 | $0 | $183,946 |
| PAUL RYBERG | DIRECTOR - FINANCE & OPERATIONS | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $142,198 | $0 | $169,052 |
| WILLIAM A ISAACSON | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL A CANTOR | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ELLIS CARR | BOARD CHAIR | OfficerDirector | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH FUCHS | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MITCHELL | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M KOLAR | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA KROPF | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER R KOLKER | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F RILEY JR | TREASURER | OfficerDirector | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE J HARRIS | MEMBER | Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Compensation Breakdown
Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks
KEVIN DONNELLAN
Base Salary
—
Bonus
—
Other Reportable
—
Retirement/Deferred
—
Nontaxable Benefits
—
EDNA KANE-WILLIAMS
Base Salary
—
Bonus
—
Other Reportable
—
Retirement/Deferred
—
Nontaxable Benefits
—
KRISTIN DILLON
Base Salary
—
Bonus
—
Other Reportable
—
Retirement/Deferred
—
Nontaxable Benefits
—
RHONDA CUNNINGHAM HOLMES
Base Salary
$223,187
Bonus
$61,796
Other Reportable
$2,484
Retirement/Deferred
$11,399
Nontaxable Benefits
$10,646
MARK MILLER
Base Salary
$157,533
Bonus
$31,875
Other Reportable
$3,043
Retirement/Deferred
$7,576
Nontaxable Benefits
$9,364
TINA NELSON
Base Salary
$161,390
Bonus
$17,997
Other Reportable
$992
Retirement/Deferred
$7,176
Nontaxable Benefits
$18,103
WILLIAM M FETTWEIS
Base Salary
$138,582
Bonus
$27,996
Other Reportable
$274
Retirement/Deferred
$6,663
Nontaxable Benefits
$9,267
JOANNE SAVAGE
Base Salary
$146,823
Bonus
$13,688
Other Reportable
$790
Retirement/Deferred
$6,420
Nontaxable Benefits
$768
PAUL RYBERG
Base Salary
$141,750
Bonus
—
Other Reportable
$448
Retirement/Deferred
$5,670
Nontaxable Benefits
$7,533
Top Contractors(Tax Year 2024)
1 record
Legal Counsel for the Elderly reported 1 contractor receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $113K.
| Name | Service | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MOVEMENT MATTERS LLC | TRAINING & CONSULTING SERVICES | $112,500 |
Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2024)
Legal Counsel for the Elderly has 5 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 13 members, 10 of whom are independent.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process, the organization is subject to a federal grant audit (Single Audit).
Policies & Oversight
Audit & Financial Oversight
Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2024)
1 record
Legal Counsel for the Elderly awarded $150K across 1 grant to organizations. Top recipients include MOVEMENT MATTERS LLC (WASHINGTON, DC) — $150K for subgrantee supporting the lce and dc bar foundation "access to justice grant".
Organization Grants
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOVEMENT MATTERS LLC262210175 | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | SUBGRANTEE SUPPORTING THE LCE AND DC BAR FOUNDATION "ACCESS TO JUSTICE GRANT" |
Foreign Activities(Tax Year 2024)
Activities span CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.
Regions & Countries
| Region / Country | Activity | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, | — | — |
Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2024)
The endowment stands at $81.7M.
Filing History(Tax Years 1980–2024)
6 records
Showing the 6 Form 990 filings currently in our system.
| Tax Year | Form | Period | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 | $11.6M | $10.0M | $99.2M |
| 2023 | 990 | 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31 | $10.1M | $8.8M | $87.9M |
| 2022 | 990 | 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31 | $3.9M | $8.0M | $77.0M |
| 2021 | 990 | 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31 | $10.3M | $7.1M | $91.2M |
| 2020 | 990 | 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31 | $66.9M | $6.7M | $80.4M |
| 2019 | 990 | 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31 | $7.5M | $6.8M | $18.5M |
| 1980–2018 | No filings acquired yet | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Legal Counsel for the Elderly do?
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.
How much revenue does Legal Counsel for the Elderly have?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly reported $11,621,886 in total revenue for tax year 2024, up 15.3% from the prior year.
Who is the highest-paid executive at Legal Counsel for the Elderly?
KEVIN DONNELLAN, MEMBER/ AARP EVP & CHIEF O, received $694,621 in total compensation as of tax year 2024.
Is Legal Counsel for the Elderly a 501(c)(3)?
Yes, Legal Counsel for the Elderly is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Where is Legal Counsel for the Elderly located?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly is headquartered in Washington, DC 20049.
How many employees does Legal Counsel for the Elderly have?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly has 83 employees and 78 volunteers as of tax year 2024.
Is Legal Counsel for the Elderly audited?
Yes, Legal Counsel for the Elderly's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.
How much does Legal Counsel for the Elderly spend on fundraising?
Legal Counsel for the Elderly reported $290,518 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2024, which represents 2.9% of total expenses.
Does Legal Counsel for the Elderly give grants?
Yes, Legal Counsel for the Elderly distributed $150,019 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2024. Top recipients include MOVEMENT MATTERS LLC.
Does Legal Counsel for the Elderly operate internationally?
Yes, Legal Counsel for the Elderly conducts activities outside the United States. Activities span CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.
Data Source
Prepared by: ANDERSEN TAX LLC, LOS ANGELES, CA
IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.
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