Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc
- Assets
- $68.9m
- Revenue
- $106.5m
- Investments
- $8.4m
- Employees
- 253
- Location
- Edison, NJ
- Founding
- 07/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-2059939
Organization Overview
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc is located in Edison, NJ. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2023, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc employed 253 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Of New Jersey 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 12/2023, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc generated $106.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $85.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2015, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $271,212,970. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE FREE AND AFFORDABLE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES SYSTEM COORDINATED BY LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (LSNJ) OPENS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 NEW LEGAL REPRESENTATION CASES ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO ITS DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AN ESTIMATED 1.5 MILLION MORE ARE ASSISTED THROUGH WEB AND OTHER LEGAL INFORMATION, CLINICS, AND OTHER LEGAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. LSNJ ALSO COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES SYSTEM, AND ENGAGES IN RELATED RESEARCH, AMICUS WORK, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER ITS LEGAL AID MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia M Jacob Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Karol Corbin Walker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Virginia A Long Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
John Kahn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Carlos Bollar Trustee | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Jhanice Domingo Trustee | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $104,711,704 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,130,126 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $92,400 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $105,841,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,521 |
| Investment income | $509,831 |
| 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 | $106,504,182 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,981,670 |
| 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. | $831,637 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $342,713 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,934,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,442,382 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,864,429 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,580,030 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,354 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,433 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $333,025 |
| Information technology | $1,000,721 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,147,336 |
| Travel | $77,825 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $217,404 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,165 |
| Insurance | $178,122 |
| All other expenses | $475,739 |
| Total functional expenses | $85,735,877 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,304 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,576,891 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,670,573 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50,653 |
| 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 | $228,297 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $134,045 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $8,373,266 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,840,518 |
| Total assets | $68,934,547 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,922,492 |
| Grants payable | $14,837,216 |
| Deferred revenue | $721,461 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $184,464 |
| 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 | $12,840,518 |
| Total liabilities | $30,506,151 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,921,432 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,506,964 |
| 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 | $68,934,547 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc has awarded $52,981,670 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $846,002IOLTA EATC $930,515STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $5,794,907HUD $158,187STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $1,231,245IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $7,680AOC - HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE $73,000 | $9,041,536 |
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY PURPOSE: GRANTS WERE AWARDED FOR STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM | $6,800 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING DETENTION OR DEPORTATION $3,704,022IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $6,800 | $3,710,822 |
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST JERSEY PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $363,628IOLTA EATC $399,952STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $2,498,509HUD $164,034STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $530,958AOC - HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE $36,500IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $8,000 | $4,001,581 |
ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $559,175IOLTA EATC $615,031STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $3,771,822HUD $48,138STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $800,651IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $6,266AOC - HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE $73,000STATE OF NJ FISCAL RELIEF FUND $384,969 | $6,259,052 |
COMMUNITY HEALTH LAW PROJECT PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $165,296STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $160,528IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $6,800 | $332,624 |