What types of legal problems does the society handle?

The organization resolves serious civil legal problems affecting low-income people including housing, family, safety, and basic needs issues. Services promote economic and family stability reducing poverty through effective legal assistance. The society does not handle criminal cases. Attorneys focus on civil matters where legal intervention can improve client circumstances and opportunities.

What is the LASSO affiliate relationship?

John Schrider serves as Director of affiliate organization Legal Aid Society for Southeast Ohio (LASSO). This affiliate structure expands legal services beyond the Cincinnati region into additional Ohio counties. The affiliate model enables coordinated service delivery across wider geographic area while maintaining local expertise and relationships.

What is the society financial status?

The Legal Aid Society reported $15.1 million in revenue for 2024 with $11.6 million in expenses and $18.6 million in assets. The organization employs 88 staff members supported by 32 volunteers. Revenue has grown from $8.1 million in 2018. Funding includes grants supporting civil legal services for low-income Ohioans from state and foundation sources.

Who leads the organization?

Mary Asbury serves as Executive Director overseeing operations. Cindy Resor holds position of CFO and Assistant Treasurer managing finances. The board includes attorney trustees with Alan S. Fershtman as President and Christine S. Wheatley as Immediate Past President. The society operates from Cincinnati serving the region.

Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · Founded 1908

Free civil legal services resolving serious problems for low-income residents

Primary audience

Low-Income Residents

Work area

Legal Services

Topic

Civil Legal Aid

Contact

Mary Asbury

Website Contact

About Organization

Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati provides free legal assistance to resolve serious legal problems for low-income people, promoting economic and family stability while reducing poverty. Based in Cincinnati, OH, the organization has operated since 1908 and generates $15.1 million in annual revenue with 88 attorneys and staff.

What They Focus On

Legal Access

Provides free legal representation ensuring low-income residents can address serious civil legal problems.

Family Support

Resolves legal issues promoting economic and family stability for vulnerable households.

Poverty Solutions

Uses legal assistance to reduce poverty barriers enabling client economic opportunity.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$15.1M

+13.2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$11.6M

+9.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$18.6M

+28.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

-26.1% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$15,081,435	$11,603,037	$18,581,701	88
2023	$13,322,207	$10,634,802	$14,449,919	119
2022	$10,710,473	$10,314,435	$10,848,799	121
2021	$10,411,270	$9,698,865	$11,250,301	121
2020	$9,551,747	$9,296,604	$10,863,496	115
2019	$9,640,601	$8,778,897	$11,074,232	124
2018	$8,085,606	$8,435,199	$7,668,467	104

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Client Intake

Organization screens low-income residents identifying serious legal problems requiring representation.
02

Legal Assessment

Staff attorneys evaluate client situations and legal options developing case strategies.
03

Case Representation

Attorneys provide effective legal assistance resolving problems and advancing client interests.
04

Stability Outcomes

Legal resolutions promote family stability and reduce poverty barriers for clients.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati

Civil Legal Aid

Provides free legal representation for low-income individuals facing serious civil legal problems.

Family Stability

Assists families with legal issues affecting housing, safety, and basic needs security.

Poverty Reduction

Uses legal tools to address barriers to economic stability and opportunity for clients.

LASSO Affiliate

Operates Legal Aid Society for Southeast Ohio expanding services beyond Cincinnati region.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati.

Mary Asbury

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $226,709

John Schrider

Director Affiliate LASSO

Full-time

Compensation: $184,805

Phillip Hagan

Chief Technology Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $108,134

Elaine Fink

Managing Attorney

Full-time

Compensation: $173,966

Lori K Elliot

Managing Attorney

Full-time

Compensation: $151,358

Kathleen Ann Malone

Managing Attorney

Full-time

Compensation: $147,119

Regina Campbell

Managing Attorney

Full-time

Compensation: $119,684

Milestones

1908

Organization Founded

1908

Legal Aid Society established to serve low-income Cincinnati residents with civil legal needs.

1934

IRS Recognition

1934

Organization received tax-exempt status establishing foundation for charitable legal services.

2018

Program Growth

2018

Revenue reached $8.1 million with 104 employees serving increased client needs.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Society operates with $15.1 million revenue, 88 employees, and $18.6 million in assets.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alan Abes Attorney Trustee

Michael BailesSenior VP, East Region Wealth Planning and Strategy Managing DirectorPrivate Wealth ManagementU.S. Bank

Mary P Burns Attorney Trustee-1st Vice President

Mary P. Burns, PresidentSenior Vice President, Senior Trust Counsel, PrincipalJohnson Trust Company

Cindy Resor CFO & Asst. Treasurer 39.00 hrs/week · $152,990

Aaron M Herzig Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Adam P Hall Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Alan S Fershtman Attorney Trustee-President 1.00 hrs/week

Carey Allen Greiner Attorney Trustee - Exit 04/24 1.00 hrs/week

Cassandra Barham Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Christine S Wheatley Attorney Trustee-Immediate Past President 1.00 hrs/week

Daniel J Buckley At Large Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David C Phillips At Large Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Delorise Calhoun Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Domonique Davis Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Donald Klekamp Honorary Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Eduardo Campos - Exit 0424 Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Emily S Pan Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Eric H Kearney Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Harry H Santen Honorary Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Joe D Heyd Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John M Williams Attorney Trustee-Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Joy E Lovejoy Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Katherine Barnes Attorney Trustee-Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Kathy Hale - Exit 0424 Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Matthew Whitlow Attorney Trustee-2nd Vice President 1.00 hrs/week

Michael A Marrero Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Nashid Shakir Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert F Laufman Attorney Trustee - Exit 03/24 1.00 hrs/week

Rosiland R King Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Kathryn Ann Connelly Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Rose Ann Fleming Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Rose Ann Fleming Client Community Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Stephen M Nechemias Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Tammy Bennett Attorney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$257K

Mary Asbury

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Asbury	Executive Director	$226,709	$30,258	$256,967	38
John Schrider	Director Affiliate Lasso	$184,805	$36,054	$220,859	39
Elaine Fink	Managing Attorney	$173,966	$19,986	$193,952	40
Cindy Resor	CFO & ASST. Treasurer	$152,990	$39,422	$192,412	39
Lori K Elliot	Managing Attorney	$151,358	$29,215	$180,573	40
Kathleen Ann Malone	Managing Attorney	$147,119	$22,944	$170,063	40
Regina Campbell	Managing Attorney	$119,684	$36,719	$156,403	40
Phillip Hagan	Chief Technology Officer	$108,134	$22,552	$130,686	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Asbury	Executive Director	$215,348	$30,425	$245,773	38
John Schrider	Director Affiliate Lasso	$171,264	$40,925	$212,189	39
Cindy Resor	Chief Financial Officer	$142,077	$45,244	$187,321	39
Elaine Fink	Managing Attorney	$149,235	$24,363	$173,598	40
Lori K Elliot	Managing Attorney	$129,513	$31,669	$161,182	40
Kathleen Ann Malone	Managing Attorney	$126,410	$22,222	$148,632	40
Nicholas J Dinardo	Managing Attorney	$102,426	$41,911	$144,337	40
Phillip Hagan	Chief Technology Officer	$100,675	$27,672	$128,347	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Asbury	Executive Director	$207,900	$26,746	$234,646	39
John Schrider	Director Affiliate Lasso	$162,349	$32,919	$195,268	39
Elaine Fink	Managing Attorney	$133,486	$21,564	$155,050	40
Lori K Elliot	Managing Attorney	$116,262	$26,605	$142,867	40
Kathleen Ann Malone	Managing Attorney	$113,505	$19,454	$132,959	40
Phillip Hagan	Chief Technology Officer	$95,398	$24,014	$119,412	40
Cindy Resor	Chief Financial Officer	$74,260	$17,264	$91,524	40
Rob Harris	COO/CFO	$47,766	$4,533	$52,299	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Asbury	Executive Director	$197,716	$31,968	$229,684	38
John Schrider	Director Affiliate Lasso	$154,536	$33,785	$188,321	39
Elaine Fink	Managing Attorney	$128,162	$22,042	$150,204	40
Lori K Elliot	Managing Attorney	$111,559	$26,828	$138,387	40
Kathleen Ann Malone	Managing Attorney	$108,805	$19,623	$128,428	40
Marie A Mackay	COO/CFO -Exit June 2021	$78,870	$12,194	$91,064	38
Robert Harris	COO/CFO	$67,334	$11,645	$78,979	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Asbury	Executive Director	$184,213	$35,143	$219,356	39
John Schrider	Director Of Affiliate (Lasso)	$146,611	$32,528	$179,139	39
Marie A Mackay	COO/CFO	$127,114	$21,622	$148,736	39
Elaine Fink	Managing Attorney	$122,883	$21,177	$144,060	40
Lori K Elliot	Managing Attorney	$106,767	$25,887	$132,654	40
Kathleen Ann Malone	Managing Attorney	$104,037	$19,067	$123,104	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$3.9M Grants Received

8 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total

Legal Services Corporation

$2.5M

Ohio Access to Justice Foundation

$715K

United Way of Greater Cincinnati 2 grants

$437K

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

$147K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$45K

Interact For Health

$25K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$20K

Johnson Charitable Gift Fund

$15K

Legal Services Corporation Ohio Access to Justice Foundation United Way of Greater Cincinnati The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Interact For Health Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Johnson Charitable Gift Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati

Phone

(513) 241-9400

Social

Visit Website

215 E Ninth Street 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Client Intake

Legal Assessment

Case Representation

Stability Outcomes

Programs and Initiatives

Civil Legal Aid

Family Stability

Poverty Reduction

LASSO Affiliate

Team & Leadership

Mary Asbury

John Schrider

Phillip Hagan

Elaine Fink

Lori K Elliot

Kathleen Ann Malone

Regina Campbell

Milestones

Organization Founded

IRS Recognition

Program Growth

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

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