From public IRS filings
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY
TOLEDO, OH
Mission
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY, INC. (ABLE) IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE, EQUAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$14.3M
Total expenses
$11.7M
Total assets
$17.4M
Program expense ratio
86%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY
$7.1M in foundation grants on record from 26 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Access to Justice Foundation | $4.4M | 3 |
| Dayton Foundation | $713K | 3 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $276K | 3 |
| Toledo Law Association | $261K | 2 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | $211K | 1 |
| Clement O Miniger Memorial Foundati Co Trust Company Family Office | $205K | 4 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | $186K | 4 |
| Promedica Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Oneohio Recovery Foundation | $149K | 1 |
| Legal Aid of Western Ohio | $132K | 3 |
Leadership
MAKIEDAH MESSAM — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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