Briefly describe the nature of the issue or need for which you are requesting legal assistance.*
Only one (1) legal issue per application. Confidentiality Notice: Please only disclose confidential information in this application necessary for CAFTA to understand and evaluate your matter.
List the full legal names, other names (professional name, alias, etc.), phone numbers and emails of all additional parties involved with your legal matter.
Indicate if these parties are related or adverse to you in your legal matter. These may include other individuals, entities, attorneys or law firms, etc.
Have you previously consulted an attorney concerning this legal matter?
If so, please include their name and contact information here.
Annual Adjusted Gross Income for the most recently completed year
For Individuals: Pro bono assistance through CAFTA is available to those whose adjusted gross income is $33,975 a year or less, with additional allowances of $11,800 for each additional dependent and/or partner in the household. Your financial eligibility should include income from Social Security, public assistance, unemployment and any other income-producing activity, whether or not generated from arts-related activity, for all members of your family or household. This information is usually on your federal tax form 1040. Please answer the following questions with regard to the most recently-completed calendar year. You must provide adequate financial documentation to be considered for pro bono legal assistance through CAFTA. Please provide a copy of your tax return form 1040 for the most recently completed fiscal year.
Annual Operating Budget for Organization/Entity
For Organizations/Business Entities: Please provide your K1 tax form, Schedule C, federal form 990, operating budgets, audited financials, and/or other relevant documents that illustrate the entity’s current financial position. You may also be asked for the federal tax returns (form 1040) of all business owners/partners/shareholders. Nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget of up to $500,000 are eligible for CAFTA. For-profit creative entities are evaluated for financial eligibility on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration owner/partner/shareholder(s) income, annual revenue and assets associated to the legal business entity.