South Jersey Legal Services Inc is located in Camden, NJ. The organization was established in 1969. 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, South Jersey Legal Services Inc employed 136 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Jersey Legal Services Inc 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, South Jersey Legal Services Inc generated $14.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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:
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SOUTH JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, CAMDEN, CAPE MAY, CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER, MONMOUTH, OCEAN AND SALEM COUNTIES, AND TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM SO THEY WILL ACHIEVE THE GREATEST POSSIBLE MEASURE OF SUBSTANTIVE PROCEDURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN NINE COUNTIES LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Douglas E Gershuny ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $182,695 |
Kenneth Goldman ESQ Director Of Litigation | Officer | 35 | $163,022 |
Ann Gorman ESQ Deputy Director | Officer | 35 | $162,746 |
Richard Chiumento Managing Attorney | 35 | $143,542 | |
Ana Paula Correia Finance Director | Officer | 35 | $142,723 |
Olga D Pomar Housing Preservation & Com | 35 | $140,689 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Vineland Construction Co Construction | 12/30/16 | $134,814 |
Aa Duckett Inc Repairs | 12/30/16 | $123,836 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $20,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,067,544 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $343,959 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,431,503 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,794 |
Investment income | $317 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $14,465,644 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $785,060 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,478 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,291,337 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $201,263 |
Other employee benefits | $2,705,683 |
Payroll taxes | $731,245 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,182 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $106,213 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $286,868 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $742,979 |
Travel | $16,313 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $14,606 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $135,202 |
Insurance | $137,064 |
All other expenses | $11,377 |
Total functional expenses | $14,343,795 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $220,475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,471,031 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $612,700 |
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 | $124,156 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,597,971 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $79,490 |
Total assets | $7,105,823 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $751,011 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,222,166 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $32,071 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,261,333 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,266,581 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,156,861 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,682,381 |
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 | $7,105,823 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that South Jersey Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $10,522,281.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $307,008STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $5,263,946STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $3,037,990STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $1,879,173IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $6,664 | $10,494,781 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $27,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
Queens Law Associates Not-For-Profit Corporation Forest Hills, NY | $20,849,381 | $19,706,664 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |