Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc
- Assets
- $21.9m
- Revenue
- $58.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 228
- Location
- Edison, NJ
- Founding
- 07/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-2059939
Organization Overview
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc is located in Edison, NJ. 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 12/2021, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc employed 228 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Of New Jersey 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 12/2021, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc generated $58.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $60.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc has awarded 67 individual grants totaling $174,579,316. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE FREE AND AFFORDABLE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES SYSTEM COORDINATED BY LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (LSNJ) OPENS APPROXIMATELY 40,000 NEW LEGAL REPRESENTATION CASES ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO ITS DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AN ESTIMATED 1.5 MILLION MORE ARE ASSISTED THROUGH WEB AND OTHER LEGAL INFORMATION, CLINICS, AND OTHER LEGAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. LSNJ ALSO COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES SYSTEM, AND ENGAGES IN RELATED RESEARCH, AMICUS WORK, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER ITS LEGAL AID MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawn K Miller President | Officer | 52 | $203,021 |
Claudine Langrin Executive VP | Officer | 43 | $158,882 |
Rosendo Socarras Chief Counsel/chief Atty | 42 | $151,616 | |
David Mcmillin Chief Counsel/chief Atty | 40 | $150,445 | |
Maura Sanders Chief Counsel/chief Atty | 46 | $150,005 | |
James Borg Chief Technology Officer | 48 | $147,791 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,991,250 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,207,682 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,198,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $196,613 |
| Investment income | $2,634 |
| 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 | $58,398,179 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $34,292,417 |
| 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. | $658,189 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,823 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,965,847 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,210,976 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,643,261 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,298,281 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,489 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $123,235 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $264,909 |
| Information technology | $857,194 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,235,076 |
| Travel | $3,256 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,595 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,996 |
| Insurance | $118,001 |
| All other expenses | $157,549 |
| Total functional expenses | $60,299,540 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $273,696 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,469,123 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,697,101 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $98,316 |
| 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 | $251,666 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,272 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $21,856,174 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,862,654 |
| Grants payable | $3,852,165 |
| Deferred revenue | $634,482 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $121,115 |
| 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 | $6,470,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,719,690 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,666,068 |
| 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 | $21,856,174 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc has awarded $34,292,417 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Camden, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $307,008STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $5,263,946STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $3,037,990STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $1,879,173IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $6,664 | $10,494,781 |
Jersey City, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $222,254STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $4,034,507STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $2,200,620STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $1,361,897IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $16,000 | $7,835,278 |
New Brunswick, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $168,541STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $2,973,559STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $1,673,031STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $1,037,617IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $14,504 | $5,867,252 |
Newark, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $104,839STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $1,922,589STATE OF NJ SUPPLEMENTAL $1,048,851STATE OF NJ - FILING FEES $654,765IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $4,800 | $3,735,844 |
Somerville, 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 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GRANTS WERE AWARDED FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING DETENTION OR DEPORTATION | $2,208,903 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc has recieved totaling $42,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schumann Fund For New Jersey Inc Montclair, NJ PURPOSE: PARENT ALLY PROGRAM | $40,000 |
Kean Foundation Inc Parsippany, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ | $21,856,174 | $58,398,179 |
The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |
Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley White Plains, NY | $11,292,945 | $21,651,708 |