NonprofitsCouncil On Legal Education Opportunity Inc

Education

Council On Legal Education Opportunity Inc

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total revenue

$585K

Total expenses

$1.0M

Net assets

$595K

Grants received

$1.3M

22 grants

EIN

454462410

Tax year

2023

Mission

Cleo expands access to legal education through comprehensive pipeline programs and support services.

Programs

2 programs

Programs for pre-law students:1l-prep attitude is essential (aie) seminars - the aie program provides college students admitted to a law school a head start on law school and learning in a supportive environment. The online seminar exposes students to the best practices for: case briefing, legal research and writing, conquering law school exams, and managing time and finances. Achieving success in the application process (asap) seminars - the asap program prepares talented and motivated students to gain admission to and succeed in law school. The program curriculum focuses on aspects of the law school application process that are commonly overlooked or undervalued by students when applying to law school. These seminars are open to college juniors and seniors, as well as post-graduates. These seminars are held in various cities throughout the united states.summer institute program - this program is a four-week simulation of the first year of law school held on the campus of a major law school in the united states each year. Pre-law school students participate in a rigorous and demanding full-time program that helps demystify the law school experience to build self-confidence and self-assurance for the attendees. The program develops abstract thinking, analysis, and synthesizing skills.

Expenses: $401KGrants: $51K

Clicks mentoring program - cleo legally inspired college kohorts of students mentoring program is a multi-state program that empowers underserved high school students through structured mentorship and exposure to social justice issues, health, sports, law, and the legal profession.

Expenses: $16K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$439K
Program service revenue$89K
Investment income$58K
Other revenue
Total revenue$585K

Expenses

Grants paid$56K
Salaries & benefits$606K
Fundraising$183K
Other expenses$376K
Total expenses$1.0M
Total assets$1.2M
Net assets$595K

People

15 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JUAN CARLOS POLANCO

CEO

Board

$175K

40 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH A CAMPBELL

CHAIRPERSON

Board

3 hrs/wk

HONORABLE DENISE OWENS

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Board

2 hrs/wk

PAMELA V ROTHENBERG

SECRETARY

Board

1.8 hrs/wk

DARRYL L FRANKLIN

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SAMANTHA AHUJA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

EDUARDO REYES CHAVEZ

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANGELA B COX

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

MALCOLM L MORRIS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

HAROLD R HENDERSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

JENNIFER JONES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RACHEL OKOLSKI

BOARD MEMBER

Board

3 hrs/wk

YANERIS M ROSA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRANDY SMITH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BERNARDA VILLALONA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
$176K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM.
2024
$50K
2024 CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute Support
2024
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$147K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM.
2023
$10K
This grant prepares students to succeed in law school and beyond by participating in legal internships throughout the summer.
2023
$6K
SPONSORSHIP
2023
$175K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM.
2022
$30K
2022 Pre-Law Summer Institute - 20 Pre-Law Scholarships for students.
2022
$350
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$200
EMERGENCY & SAFETY
2022
$40K
DIVERSITY FUND
2021
$158K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM.
2020
$80K
DIVERSITY FUND
2020
$50K
PROGRAM SUPPORT/RESEARCH
2020
$5K
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2019
$50K
Program Support/Research
2018
$5K
CLEO, INC. 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA TABLE SPONSORSHIP
2018
$250K
PROGRAM SERVICE
2017

Funded by

$1.3M from 14 funders · 22 grants · 2017–2024

National Conference Of Bar Examiners

$656K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Law School Admission Council

$392K · 4 grants · 2017–2021

Accesslex Institute

$100K · 2 grants · 2018–2020

The Minority Corporate Counsel

$80K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc

$13K · 1 grant · 2018

Virginia Law Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

American Endowment Foundation

$9K · 1 grant · 2022

Montefiore Medical Center

$6K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN454462410
NTEE codeB90
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-03
Formed2012
Employees9
Volunteers14
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