South Jersey Legal Services Inc is located in Camden, NJ. The organization was established in 1969. 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, South Jersey Legal Services Inc employed 143 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Jersey Legal Services 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, South Jersey Legal Services Inc generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOUTH JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, CAMDEN, CAPE MAY, CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER, MONMOUTH, OCEAN AND SALEM COUNTIES, AND TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM SO THEY WILL ACHIEVE THE GREATEST POSSIBLE MEASURE OF SUBSTANTIVE PROCEDURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN NINE COUNTIES LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Boguski ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Kearns ESQ Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcia Soast ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Norma Evans ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Annunziato Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Cerrato ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Vineland Construction Co Construction | 12/30/16 | $134,814 |
Aa Duckett Inc Repairs | 12/30/16 | $123,836 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $13,750 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,111,484 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,682 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,230,916 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,405 |
| Investment income | $97,587 |
| 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 | $18,417,202 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,124,641 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,132 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,781,996 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,239,381 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,263,297 |
| Payroll taxes | $903,533 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $68,041 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $128,172 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $259,420 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,007,592 |
| Travel | $14,052 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,633 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,646 |
| Insurance | $162,771 |
| All other expenses | $15,030 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,416,295 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,398 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,689,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $658,243 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24 |
| 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 | $120,090 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,335,089 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,185,124 |
| Total assets | $10,254,972 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $819,503 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,884,267 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $76,611 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $573,333 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,181,050 |
| Total liabilities | $7,534,764 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,267,072 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,453,136 |
| 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 | $10,254,972 |