Legal Services Of North West Jersey is located in Somerville, NJ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Legal Services Of North West Jersey employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Of North West Jersey 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 Of North West Jersey generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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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LSNWJ IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN HUNTERDON, MORRIS, SOMERSET, SUSSEX AND WARREN COUNTIES IN NJ.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LSNWJ PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR CLIENT COMMUNITY IN LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING ESSENTIALNEEDS (SHELTER AND HOUSING, SUSTAINABLE INCOME, ASSETS NECESSARY FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONALSAFETY, HEALTH CARE ACCESS, AND AUTONOMY).IN 2021, LSNWJ PROVIDED SERVICES IN 4,674 CASES, INCLUDING 897 CASES OPENED IN A PRIOR PERIOD FOR WHICH WORK CONTINUED IN 2021: SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING (1,158), PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND AUTONOMY (1297), SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HEALTH CARE (1,266) AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SAFETY (954). IN 2021, 99% OF CLIENTS PROVIDED WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY LSNWJ PURSUED LEGAL REMEDIES AND 97% WERE SUCCESSFUL IN MEETING THEIR ESSENTIAL NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael L Wojcik ESQ Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 45 | $148,724 |
Sharon Yoo Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 42 | $125,446 |
Richard A Mastro Team Leader | 42 | $125,085 | |
Grace Kelly Team Leader | 42 | $117,701 | |
David Saltzman Managing Attorney | 42 | $115,432 | |
Alisa Grossman Managing Attorney | 42 | $113,628 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,429,742 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $223,982 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,653,724 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,775 |
Investment income | $69 |
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 | $4,659,676 |
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. | $431,447 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $217,994 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,909,199 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $121,704 |
Other employee benefits | $451,545 |
Payroll taxes | $271,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $80 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,889 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,961 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $172,592 |
Travel | $757 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,005 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,849 |
Insurance | $34,769 |
All other expenses | $8,915 |
Total functional expenses | $4,599,706 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,887 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $691,164 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $752,948 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,625 |
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 | $91,701 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,394 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,817 |
Total assets | $1,741,536 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $300,223 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $474,967 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $775,190 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $899,126 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,220 |
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 | $1,741,536 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Legal Services Of North West Jersey has recieved totaling $2,565,605.
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 $66,098STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $1,289,356STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $674,508STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $427,947IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $7,588 | $2,465,497 |
Aarp Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: AARP FOUNDATION DISASTER RELIEF GRANT | $100,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $108 |
Beg. Balance | $48,277 |
Earnings | $5 |
Other Expense | $5 |
Ending Balance | $48,277 |
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