Legal Services Corporation is located in Washington, DC. 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 09/2023, Legal Services Corporation employed 217 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Corporation 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 09/2023, Legal Services Corporation generated $595.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $583.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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.
Since 2015, Legal Services Corporation has awarded 1,077 individual grants totaling $3,344,389,097. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN OUR NATION AND TO PROVIDE (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O) HIGH QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BASIC FIELD GRANTS: PROMOTES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY AWARDING BASIC FIELD GRANTS TO 133 INDEPENDENT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS SERVING EVERY COUNTY IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND U.S. TERRITORIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROCESS.
EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS:PROVIDES FUNDING TO LSC- FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF GOVERNMENT-DECLARED EMERGENCIES.
PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS:LSC AWARDS PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS ANNUALLY TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND REPLICATE INNOVATIVE PRO BONO EFFORTS THAT ENABLE GRANTEES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE USING PRIVATE, VOLUNTEER LAWYERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John G Levi Board Chair | Trustee | 20.7 | $12,480 |
Frank X Neunder Jr Board Member | Trustee | 3.6 | $4,800 |
Laurie Mikva Board Member | Trustee | 1.9 | $3,520 |
Robert J Grey Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1.3 | $3,520 |
Matthew Keenan Board Member | Trustee | 1.3 | $3,200 |
Julie Reiskin Board Member | Trustee | 4.9 | $2,880 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ecs Federal Llc It Services | 9/29/23 | $340,957 |
Rei Systems Inc System Consultants | 9/29/23 | $329,993 |
Bent Ear Solutions Llc Management Consultants | 9/29/23 | $190,958 |
Mcbride Lock & Associates Audit Services | 9/29/23 | $174,599 |
Forrester Research Inc Management Consultants | 9/29/23 | $172,456 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $583,385,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,998,774 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $586,383,774 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $327,156 |
Investment income | $9,057,177 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $469 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $595,768,576 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $548,029,572 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,978,400 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,598,982 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,261,988 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $18,483,598 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,654,320 |
Other employee benefits | $2,081,839 |
Payroll taxes | $1,455,756 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $122,083 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $605,059 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $200,714 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,001,603 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $295,693 |
Information technology | $1,188,811 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,885,735 |
Travel | $501,072 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $436,992 |
Interest | $257 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $243,815 |
Insurance | $125,158 |
All other expenses | $78,076 |
Total functional expenses | $583,246,714 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,025,141 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,856,277 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,161,240 |
Accounts receivable, net | $133,896 |
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 | $758,143 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $390,998 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,670,246 |
Total assets | $147,995,941 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,826,471 |
Grants payable | $44,496,081 |
Deferred revenue | $69,903 |
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 | $1,670,246 |
Total liabilities | $49,062,701 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,495,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $83,437,550 |
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 | $147,995,941 |
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Corporation has awarded $548,029,572 in support to 134 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
603 LEGAL AID PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $1,155,254 |
ACADIANA LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATION PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $8,179,493 |
ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,091,208 |
AMERICAN SAMOA LEGAL AID PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $370,054 |
ANISHINABE LEGAL SERVICES INC PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $360,310 |
APPALACHIAN RESEARCH AND DEFENSE FUND OF KENTUCKY PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,339,297 |