Legal Services Nyc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Legal Services Nyc employed 128 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Nyc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Legal Services Nyc generated $11.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Legal Services Nyc has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $7,731,416. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LEGAL SERVICES NYC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN NEW YORK CITY. A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION SERVING MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY, LSNYC IS THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO PROVIDING FREE CIVIL SERVICES TO THE POOR, WITH PROGRAMS LOCATED IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE - WE FIGHT TENANT HARASSMENT AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEFEND CLIENTS IN NONPAYMENT AND OTHER EVICTION PROCEEDINGS, AS WELL AS ASSISTING THEM IN APPLYING FOR ASYLUM. WE ALSO HELP THEM PURSUE RENT OVERCHARGE CLAIMS AND ACTIONS TO IMPROVE HOUSING CONDITIONS; ALL OF WHICH KEEP THEM FROM BECOMING HOMELESS.
OTHER - WE REPRESENT PEOPLE IN OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, SUCH AS CONSUMER, IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT MATTERS. IN THE CONSUMER AREA, WE DEFEND INDIVIDUALS BEING SUED IN DEBT COLLECTION CASES AND ENFORCE PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO FAIR DEBT COLLECTION. OUR IMMIGRATION PRACTICE FOCUSES ON ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, NATIONALIZATION AND GREEN CARD REPLACEMENTS. IN THE EMPLOYMENT ARENA, WE HELP PEOPLE GET WAGES TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED AND DEFEND PEOPLE'S EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS. WE ALSO HELP CLIENT GROUPS ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS TO HABITABLE HOMES, DECENT SCHOOLS AND NONDISCRIMINATORY HOUSING.
INCOME MAINTENANCE - WE HELP PEOPLE ACCESS AND RETAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. THROUGH OUR INCOME SECURITY AND BENEFITS WORK, WE ASSIST CLIENTS WHEN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ARE WRONGFULLY DENIED, INACCURATELY CALCULATED, OR IMPROPERLY TERMINATED; AND WE REPRESENT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID/MEDICARE AND OTHER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY NET PROGRAMS CONSTITUTE CRITICAL LIFELINES.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE - OUR FAMILY LAW PRACTICE PRESERVES FAMILIES WHEREVER POSSIBLE, WHILE PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.WE HELP: VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND OTHER RELIEF; CLIENTS PREPARE GUARDIANSHIPS OR ADOPTIONS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN; CLIENTS OBTAIN DIVORCES, SEPARATION AGREEMENTS, ANNULMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT; PARENTS OR GUARDIANS IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES AND AT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rasmussen Raun J Executive Director | Officer | 31 | $246,616 |
Zigman Andrea Deputy Director | 35 | $207,783 | |
Lever John Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $188,367 | |
Soberanis Kirsten Chief Hr & Diversity Officer | 35 | $185,097 | |
Francis Wayne A Chief Operations Officer | 35 | $183,422 | |
Tso Kwan Yu Controller | 35 | $167,293 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Mpg Consulting Lcsw Pllc Training And Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $283,142 |
Marcum Staffing Temporary Staffing Services | 12/30/21 | $345,727 |
Rsm Us Llp Audit And Tax Services | 12/30/21 | $272,016 |
Grant Thornton Llp Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $158,613 |
Creative Financial Staffing Temporary Staffing Services | 12/30/21 | $115,197 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $769,313 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,082,832 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,216,394 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,068,539 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,078,885 |
Investment income | $22,412 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,856 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $192,531 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,388,723 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,361,795 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $263,612 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $263,612 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,174,897 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $725,150 |
Other employee benefits | $2,516,448 |
Payroll taxes | $881,052 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $79,453 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $157,377 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,408,098 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,456 |
Office expenses | $328,816 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $888,832 |
Travel | $23,603 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,405 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $375,967 |
Insurance | $312,223 |
All other expenses | $110,165 |
Total functional expenses | $11,146,474 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,679,692 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $641,248 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,743,523 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $246,035 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,669,723 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,998,974 |
Total assets | $25,982,195 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,293,871 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,911 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,500,000 |
Other liabilities | $3,563,864 |
Total liabilities | $12,361,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,406,970 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $213,579 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $25,982,195 |
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Nyc has awarded $1,361,795 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES | $779,695 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES | $200,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES | $151,077 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES | $135,096 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES | $95,927 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Legal Services Nyc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Quinn Emanuel Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |
Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley White Plains, NY | $11,292,945 | $21,651,708 |
Greater Boston Legal Services Inc Boston, MA | $42,336,073 | $25,946,622 |
Queens Law Associates Not-For-Profit Corporation Forest Hills, NY | $20,849,381 | $19,706,664 |