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Annual Report Overview
When most people think of Annual Reports they usually think of the corporate variety. Many non-profit organizations, foundations and charities, including CLS, produce annual reports. These reports can be useful for assessing the performance of an organization. CLS has posted its last five Annual Reports on this website to help our members, donors and friends to more easily review our programs and progress since 2003.
Audited Financial Statements Overview
CLS' Financial Statements are audited by an independent auditor on an annual basis to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. During the annual audit that takes place from the beginning of December to the end of February, CLS' auditors:
Center for Law and Religious Freedom
Center for Law and Religious Freedom (CLRF) ministry is focused on religious liberty issues and the impact of law on those issues. This ministry serves the needs of churches and charities concerned with charitable donations, religious freedom, freedom from civil persecution, and a host of other prominent issues.
CLS E-Commerce Policies
CLS Return / Refund Policy
CLS will refund the money in the same way the customer originally paid. CLS will process refunds within one week of receiving an authorized return or request for a refund.
CLS will accept eligible returns or requests for refunds within 30 days of customer receiving order. CLS will charge no more than 10% or $10 (whichever is greater) as a restocking fee.
CLS IRS Form 990's
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ECFA Membership Overview
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) seal on CLS' website indicates that this organization complies with a strict set of standards covering board governance, independent auditing, financial disclosure and fund-raising practices.
Formed nearly 20 year ago in an effort to encourage financial accountability and excellence among Christian nonprofit organizations, ECFA now has nearly 900 members. Each of these charities must submit to a rigorous review process each year. ECFA also randomly performs site visits on members to look behind the application forms.
Finances
CLS is a founding member in good standing of the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability (www.ECFA.org). CLS receives no government support for any of its programs or ministries. CLS programs are supported by the dues and generous support of its members. 100% of CLS board members are donors and supporters of CLS ministries. The CLS Advocacy, Student and Legal Aid Ministries also are critically dependent upon partnering organizations, foundations, and private donors for ongoing support.
Member Dues
This page provides introductory information on CLS membership dues. As such, it includes a description of the various types of membership, the qualifications for each type, and the annual dues associated with each type. The membership is made up of 12 categories, each with a different qualifications and therefore different dues requirements. The categories and dues are:
Attorney - A practicing attorney who has been out of law school at least 5 years. Annual dues: $200.00
Organization of Law Student Ministries
Law Student Ministries (LSM) ministry area serves the current law student population of the United States and its territories. This is an area where law students can find resources and establish long distance and long lasting connections with other like-minded law students throughout the country as well as establish relationships with Christian law practitioners that will provide advice and mentoring services to fellow believers. Law Students will find deep discounts available for law resources.
Organization Overview of Attorney Ministries
The Attorney ministry area composes the membership services, member benefits, chapters, electronic information services, and resources available to CLS members. It is composed of a director and a staff headed by men and women of faith who believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that those in the legal profession should follow His example of concern for his fellow man.
Organization Overview of Ministry Areas
This page provides a broad overview of the administrative structure, roles, and responsibilities of CLS Ministry Areas (and their inter-relationships), CLS Directors and Staff, the Board of Directors, Senior Advisors, and various Points of Contact (to include POCs for States, Local CLS Chapters, and LSM Chapters).
Overview of Board of Directors
The Christian Legal Society is governed by thirty active members of its' Board of Directors. The Board is made up of five officers and one honorary member. Each Board member is an active member of the Christian Legal Society. Each Board member has a commitment to the Christian Legal Society as an organization and to the principles on which the Christian Legal Society is founded and operated, and plays an active role in supporting CLS. Each Board member annually signs CLS's Statement of Qualifications and Commitment.
Overview of CLS Donation Process
How do I make donations to CLS?
The following table can help you ensure that your donations are processed properly. You can also make contributions online.
Overview of CLS Grants
This description is envisioned to provide introductory information on Grants as a source on funding. As such, it is envisioned to include a description of the various types of Grants recieved by CLS, general information on the sources, purposes, timing, and amounts of such Grants, and links to related pages.
Overview of Legal Aid
This page is currently being developed. Please check back soon for more information.
Staff Overview
Christian Legal Society (CLS) ministry area composes the leadership, board of directors, staff, and various associates that administer policy and direction for the entire society. It is composed of an Executive director and a volunteer board of directors headed by men and women of faith who believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that those in the legal profession should follow His example of concern for his fellow man.
Well Informed Giving Overview
Helping to insure "Well Informed Giving" on the part of all of our members and donors is a responsibility that CLS takes very seriously. The information provided in this area should prove helpful to you as you make your charity donation decisions.