Legal Services Nyc

Organization Overview

Legal Services Nyc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Legal Services Nyc employed 128 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Nyc 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 Nyc generated $11.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Legal Services Nyc has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $7,731,416. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LEGAL SERVICES NYC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN NEW YORK CITY. A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION SERVING MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY, LSNYC IS THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO PROVIDING FREE CIVIL SERVICES TO THE POOR, WITH PROGRAMS LOCATED IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE - WE FIGHT TENANT HARASSMENT AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEFEND CLIENTS IN NONPAYMENT AND OTHER EVICTION PROCEEDINGS, AS WELL AS ASSISTING THEM IN APPLYING FOR ASYLUM. WE ALSO HELP THEM PURSUE RENT OVERCHARGE CLAIMS AND ACTIONS TO IMPROVE HOUSING CONDITIONS; ALL OF WHICH KEEP THEM FROM BECOMING HOMELESS.


OTHER - WE REPRESENT PEOPLE IN OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, SUCH AS CONSUMER, IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT MATTERS. IN THE CONSUMER AREA, WE DEFEND INDIVIDUALS BEING SUED IN DEBT COLLECTION CASES AND ENFORCE PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO FAIR DEBT COLLECTION. OUR IMMIGRATION PRACTICE FOCUSES ON ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, NATIONALIZATION AND GREEN CARD REPLACEMENTS. IN THE EMPLOYMENT ARENA, WE HELP PEOPLE GET WAGES TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED AND DEFEND PEOPLE'S EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS. WE ALSO HELP CLIENT GROUPS ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS TO HABITABLE HOMES, DECENT SCHOOLS AND NONDISCRIMINATORY HOUSING.


INCOME MAINTENANCE - WE HELP PEOPLE ACCESS AND RETAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. THROUGH OUR INCOME SECURITY AND BENEFITS WORK, WE ASSIST CLIENTS WHEN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ARE WRONGFULLY DENIED, INACCURATELY CALCULATED, OR IMPROPERLY TERMINATED; AND WE REPRESENT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID/MEDICARE AND OTHER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY NET PROGRAMS CONSTITUTE CRITICAL LIFELINES.


FAMILY ASSISTANCE - OUR FAMILY LAW PRACTICE PRESERVES FAMILIES WHEREVER POSSIBLE, WHILE PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.WE HELP: VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND OTHER RELIEF; CLIENTS PREPARE GUARDIANSHIPS OR ADOPTIONS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN; CLIENTS OBTAIN DIVORCES, SEPARATION AGREEMENTS, ANNULMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT; PARENTS OR GUARDIANS IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES AND AT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mpg Consulting Lcsw Pllc
Training And Consulting Services
$283,142
Marcum Staffing
Temporary Staffing Services
$345,727
Rsm Us Llp
Audit And Tax Services
$272,016
Grant Thornton Llp
Consulting Services
$158,613
Creative Financial Staffing
Temporary Staffing Services
$115,197
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$769,313
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,082,832
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,216,394
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,068,539
Total Program Service Revenue$7,078,885
Investment income $22,412
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $24,856
Net Income from Fundraising Events $192,531
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,388,723

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Nyc has awarded $1,361,795 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES

$779,695

URBAN HOMESTEADING ASSISTANCE BOARD INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES

$200,000

NEW SETTLEMENT APARTMENTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES

$151,077

CENTER FOR DISABILITY ADVOCACY RIGHTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES

$135,096

MET COUNCIL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CIVIL SERVICES

$95,927
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Legal Services Nyc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Quinn Emanuel Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
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