Legal Services Corporation
- Assets
- $123.4m
- Revenue
- $471.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 190
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1975
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 52-1039060
Organization Overview
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 09/2021, Legal Services Corporation employed 190 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 09/2021, Legal Services Corporation generated $471.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $471.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 6 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 813 individual grants totaling $2,344,566,189. 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 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BASIC FIELD GRANTS: PROMOTES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY AWARDING BASIC FIELD GRANTS TO 132 INDEPENDENT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS SERVING EVERY COUNTY IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROCESS.
PRO BRONO INNOVATION FUNDS: LSC AWARDS PRO BONO INNOVATION FUNDS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS ANNUALLY TO DEVELOP, TEST, REPLICATE INNOVATIVE PRO BONO EFFORTS THAT ENABLE GRANTEES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE USING PRIVATE, VOLUNTEER LAWYERS.
EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS:PROVIDES FUNDING TO LSC-FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF GOVERNMENT-DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND COORDINATING PREPARATION EFFORTS FOR FUTURE NATURAL DISASTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Schanz Inspector General | 37.5 | $194,196 | |
Ronald Flagg President | Officer | 37.5 | $188,212 |
Lynn Jennings Vp, Grants Management | Officer | 37.5 | $188,209 |
Joel Gallay General Counsel | 37.5 | $181,123 | |
Daniel Orourke Asst. Ig, Investigations | 37.5 | $175,912 | |
Carol Bergman Vp, Govt Relations/public Affairs | Officer | 37.5 | $171,315 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
O'connor Consulting Services Llc Accounting Services | 9/29/21 | $183,455 |
Ecs Federal Llc It Services | 9/29/21 | $297,338 |
Rei Systems Inc Technology Consultant | 9/29/21 | $699,493 |
Bent Ear Solutions Llc Grants Management Services | 9/29/21 | $296,352 |
Rsm Us Llp Technology Consultant | 9/29/21 | $167,259 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $468,286,507 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,805,873 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $471,092,380 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $99,320 |
| Investment income | $145,840 |
| 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 | $471,437,558 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $440,820,537 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,260,169 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $859,566 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $651,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,491,130 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,483,807 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,892,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,214,595 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $125,402 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $684,353 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,137,147 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $154,284 |
| Information technology | $965,514 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,836,111 |
| Travel | $11,325 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,334 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $230,027 |
| Insurance | $95,989 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $471,846,242 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,866,505 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,187,426 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,605,134 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $121,270 |
| 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 | $275,392 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $342,900 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $123,398,627 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,943,669 |
| Grants payable | $73,289,265 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $75,247,934 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,185,307 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,965,386 |
| 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 | $123,398,627 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Corporation has awarded $440,820,388 in support to 135 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Mercedes, TX PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $15,420,252 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $14,878,884 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $14,199,985 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $13,618,616 |
San Juan, PR PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $13,446,115 |
Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $10,467,786 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Legal Services Corporation has recieved totaling $993,038.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MIDWEST LEGAL DISASTER COORDINATION PROJECT | $350,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE JUSTICE GAP STUDY | $250,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PLANNING PROJECT FOR THE CIVIL COURT DATA INITIATIVE | $105,000 |
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Legal Services Corp support Rural Justice Task Force | $100,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE CIVIL COURT DATA INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Services Corporation Washington, DC | $123,398,627 | $471,437,558 |
Kind Inc Washington, DC | $33,572,798 | $46,801,634 |
Legal Aid Bureau Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,483,542 | $35,567,650 |
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD | $22,083,470 | $23,914,167 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
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 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
American Immigration Council Washington, DC | $13,684,785 | $11,573,139 |
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc Washington, DC | $7,634,084 | $8,237,784 |
Legal Counsel For The Elderly Washington, DC | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |