Essex-Newark Legal Service Project
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 03/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-1779177
Organization Overview
Essex-Newark Legal Service Project is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Essex-Newark Legal Service Project employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Essex-Newark Legal Service Project 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, Essex-Newark Legal Service Project generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENLS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON CIVIL LAW MATTERS TO LOW INCOME ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEDURES TO VERY LOW INCOME PERSONS IN ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Felipe Chavana ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $120,000 |
Jose Ortiz ESQ Deputy Director | Officer | 45 | $107,500 |
Carlton Lewis Managing Attorney | 35 | $101,000 | |
Isabel Mangru Controller | Officer | 35 | $89,000 |
Charles I Auffant ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John L Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,393,480 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,431,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $98 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$22,853 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,408,919 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,478 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $455,701 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,910 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,163,989 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,681 |
| Other employee benefits | $680,535 |
| Payroll taxes | $276,716 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $182,257 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $243,136 |
| Travel | $182 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,688 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,618 |
| Insurance | $35,252 |
| All other expenses | $634 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,484,796 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,740,257 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $389,290 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $24,156 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,060,097 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,213,800 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $643,657 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,193,106 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $320 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $54,244 |
| Total liabilities | $1,891,327 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $262,376 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,060,097 |
| 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 | $3,213,800 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Essex-Newark Legal Service Project has recieved totaling $3,735,844.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $104,839STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $1,922,589STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $1,048,851STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $654,765IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $4,800 | $3,735,844 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |
Legal Services Nyc New York, NY | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 |
Appellate Advocates New York, NY | $1,941,938 | $9,265,233 |
Onondaga County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program Inc Syracuse, NY | $1,982,810 | $10,393,009 |