LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

EIN: 521039060 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$577,137,002
Total Expenses
$576,998,187
Total Assets
$190,712,879
Net Assets
$99,072,055
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
DEBORAH MOORE
Phone
2022951500
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, founded in 1974, is a major nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $577.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN THE DECLARATION OF PURPOSE OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION ACT (LSC ACT), FOUND THAT "THERE IS A NEED TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM OF JUSTICE IN OUR NATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES; "THAT THERE IS A NEED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD ADEQUATE LEGAL COUNSEL; AND "THAT PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO FACE AN ECONOMIC BARRIER TO ADEQUATE LEGAL COUNSEL WILL SERVE BEST THE ENDS OF JUSTICE AND ASSIST IN IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS." IN KEEPING WITH THIS MANDATE, THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC) ESTABLISHES AS OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN OUR NATION AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HIGH QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $533,840,608 Revenue: $0

BASIC FIELD GRANTS: PROMOTES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY AWARDING BASIC FIELD GRANTS TO 133 INDEPENDENT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS SERVING EVERY COUNTY IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND U.S...

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BASIC FIELD GRANTS: PROMOTES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY AWARDING BASIC FIELD GRANTS TO 133 INDEPENDENT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS SERVING EVERY COUNTY IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND U.S. TERRITORIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROCESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,108,375 Revenue: $0

EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS:PROVIDES FUNDING TO LSC- FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF GOVERNMENT-DECLARED EMERGENCIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,615,059 Revenue: $0

PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS:LSC AWARDS PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS ANNUALLY TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND REPLICATE INNOVATIVE PRO BONO EFFORTS THAT ENABLE GRANTEES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO...

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PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS:LSC AWARDS PRO BONO INNOVATIVE FUNDS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS ANNUALLY TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND REPLICATE INNOVATIVE PRO BONO EFFORTS THAT ENABLE GRANTEES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE USING PRIVATE, VOLUNTEER LAWYERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $565,739,396
Program Service Revenue $471,335
Investment Income $10,281,385
Other Revenue $644,886
TOTAL REVENUE $577,137,002

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $538,096,402
Salaries & Benefits $28,692,079
Fundraising Expenses $608,298
Program Expenses $557,673,023
Other Expenses $10,074,706
TOTAL EXPENSES $576,998,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $577,137,002 $595,768,576 0.0%
Expenses $576,998,187 $583,246,714 0.0%
Net Income $138,815 $12,521,862 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
216
Volunteers
477

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$1,345,786
Total Directors
10
$47,458
Key Employees
1
$256,231
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN G LEVI BOARD CHAIR 20.10
Director
$12,521 $0 $12,521
JOSEPH PIETRZYK BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.90
Director
$4,433 $0 $4,433
FRANK X NEUNDER JR BOARD MEMBER 2.80
Director
$4,113 $0 $4,113
LAURIE MIKVA BOARD MEMBER 2.50
Director
$4,113 $0 $4,113
ROBERT J GREY JR BOARD MEMBER 2.10
Director
$4,753 $0 $4,753
JULIE REISKIN BOARD MEMBER 4.20
Director
$4,273 $0 $4,273
JOHN G MALCOLM BOARD MEMBER 2.50
Director
$4,113 $0 $4,113
VICTOR B MADDOX BOARD MEMBER 1.20
Director
$2,193 $0 $2,193
ABIGAIL KUZMA BOARD MEMBER 1.70
Director
$4,753 $0 $4,753
GLORIA VALENCIA-WEBER BOARD MEMBER 1.90
Director
$2,193 $0 $2,193
LYNN JENNINGS VP, GRANTS MANAGEMENT 37.50
Officer
$233,277 $50,239 $283,516
DEBORAH MOORE CFO AND TREASURER 37.50
Officer
$235,315 $41,439 $276,754
CAROL BERGMAN VP, GOVT RELATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS 37.50
Officer
$236,073 $33,196 $269,269
WILL GUNN GENERAL COUNSEL 37.50
Officer
$242,205 $25,013 $267,218
RONALD FLAGG PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$225,242 $23,787 $249,029
JADA BREEGLE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 37.50
Key Emp
$213,244 $42,987 $256,231
LORA RATH DIRECTOR, OCE 37.50
Highest
$206,305 $30,803 $237,108
BRISTOW HARDIN SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 37.50
Highest
$213,933 $42,246 $256,179
JOEL GALLAY ASSISTANT IG, LEGAL COUNSEL 37.50
Highest
$248,082 $31,831 $279,913
ROXANNE CARUSO INTERIM INSPECTOR GENERAL 37.50
Highest
$204,461 $29,828 $234,289
LAURIE TARANTOWICZ ASST. IG & LEGAL COUNSEL 37.50
Highest
$204,461 $37,606 $242,067
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $577,137,002 $576,998,187 $190,712,879 $138,815
2023 $595,768,576 $583,246,714 $147,995,941 $12,521,862
2022 $535,707,603 $497,446,918 $127,393,004 $38,260,685
2021 $471,437,558 $471,846,242 $123,398,627 $-408,684
2020 $495,329,401 $502,979,738 $118,384,678 $-7,650,337
2019 $436,141,719 $427,798,843 $122,948,760 $8,342,876
2018 $428,263,937 $404,631,428 $113,413,783 $23,632,509
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