Maryland Legal Services Corp
- Assets
- $22.1m
- Revenue
- $23.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 01/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1266744
Organization Overview
Maryland Legal Services Corp is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2022, Maryland Legal Services Corp employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Legal Services Corp 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 06/2021, Maryland Legal Services Corp generated $23.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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, Maryland Legal Services Corp has awarded 288 individual grants totaling $159,252,185. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENSURE LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS HAVE ACCESS TO STABLE, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (MLSC) WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 1982 TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS. FROM ITS INCEPTION, MLSC HAS MADE GRANTS TOTALING OVER $376 MILLION, FUNDING SERVICES RELATED TO MORE THAN 4.07 MILLION CIVIL LEGAL CASES COVERING MATTERS SUCH AS FAMILY, HOUSING, CONSUMER DEBT, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE AND MORE.IN FY 2022, MLSC AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $22,508,962 TO 40 LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS FOR OPERATING FUNDS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MLSC AWARDED OPERATING GRANTS TO SUPPORT GENERAL CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS. WITH THESE FUNDS, GRANTEES CLOSED 209,892 CASES, BENEFITING 268,940 PEOPLE. GRANTEES PROVIDED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL 24 MARYLAND JURISDICTIONS. THE MOST COMMON CASE TYPE WAS FAMILY LAW, ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS CHILD CUSTODY AND PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. OTHER COMMON CASES WERE HOUSING, INCLUDING EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND CONSUMER, INCLUDING PROTECTION FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION AND REDRESS FOR FRAUDULENT PRACTICES. GRANTEES ALSO CLOSED CASES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE, EMPLOYMENT, VETERANS' BENEFITS, IMMIGRATION AND MORE. GRANTEES ENGAGED MORE THAN 3,200 VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING NEARLY 2,500 PRO BONO ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDED MORE THAN 60,000 HOURS OF SERVICE ON CASES.MLSC ADMINISTERED SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT-RELATED LEGAL SERVICES, AND EVICTION PREVENTION. THROUGH THESE PROJECTS, GRANTEES CLOSED 3,253 CASES, BENEFITING 6,005 PEOPLE.THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE MARYLAND JUDICIARY'S ACCESS TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND ADDITIONAL MLSC FUNDS, MLSC PROVIDED GRANTS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE JUDICARE PROJECT. THROUGH THIS PROJECT, GRANTEES PAY REDUCED FEES TO PRIVATE LAWYERS, WHO SERVE LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES IN CONTESTED FAMILY LAW MATTERS. IN FY 2022, JUDICARE GRANTEES CLOSED 612 CASES, WHICH DIRECTLY BENEFITTED 1,716 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ALMOST ALL MARYLAND JURISDICTIONS. MORE THAN 150 ATTORNEYS PROVIDED MORE THAN 14,000 HOURS OF PAID AND PRO BONO SERVICES IN FY 2022. THE REDUCED-FEE APPROACH PROVIDES INCENTIVES FOR ATTORNEYS TO TAKE THESE COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT CASES AND HELPS THE COURTS BY ASSURING THAT BOTH PARTIES HAVE REPRESENTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan M Erlichman ESQ Former Executive Director | 40 | $129,367 | |
Deborah Seltzer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,808 |
Hon Sidney A Butcher Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aileen M Eskildsen CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Phyllis G Scalettar PHD Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Violet M Apple Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,588,406 |
| Investment income | $171,566 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $154,195 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,914,167 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $227,459 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $329,615 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,529 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,255 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,116 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,557 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,519 |
| Information technology | $23,848 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,258 |
| Travel | $977 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,852 |
| Insurance | $3,871 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,695,611 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,553 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,068,769 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $218,534 |
| 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 | $53,539 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,761,818 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,954,639 |
| Total assets | $22,083,470 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $544,834 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,260,000 |
| 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 | $193,799 |
| Total liabilities | $5,998,633 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,084,837 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maryland Legal Services Corp has awarded $22,751,052 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,476,641 |
Greenbelt, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,143,491 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,135,076 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $948,316 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $712,588 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $630,416 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maryland Legal Services Corp has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American College Of Bankruptcy Foundation Stanardsville, VA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kind Inc Washington, DC | $33,572,798 | $46,801,634 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Legal Aid Bureau Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,483,542 | $35,567,650 |
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD | $22,083,470 | $23,914,167 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,128,950 | $10,485,553 |
Childrens Law Center Incorporated Washington, DC | $14,378,579 | $12,810,088 |
Midpenn Legal Services Inc Harrisburg, PA | $12,492,160 | $10,083,039 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
North Penn Legal Services Inc Pittston, PA | $3,610,200 | $8,536,778 |