EIN 59-1227481

Legal Services of Greater Miami

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
106
City
State
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Legal Services of Greater Miami is a private non-profit law firm that empowers low-income residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, Florida to achieve equal justice. Its mission is to eradicate barriers to economic and social stability created by poverty and injustice by providing free civil legal services. In 2021, Legal Services' attorneys provided assistance to over 20,000 disenfranchised members of the community who had nowhere else to turn for help. Thanks to Legal Services' advocacy, many clients were able to recover financially.
Total revenues
$9,794,638
2022
Total expenses
$10,582,624
2022
Total assets
$15,171,700
2022
Num. employees
106
2022

Program areas at Legal Services of Greater Miami

In 2022, Legal Services Attorneys Provided Free Legal Services Which Benefited Over 20,000 Of The Most Disenfranchised Members Of Our Community Who Have Nowhere Else To Turn For Help. As A Result Of Legal Services' Advocacy In 2022, Clients Financially Recovered Or Protected $5.4 Million. These Results Are In Addition To The Extremely Important, Yet Difficult To Quantify Benefits Of Protecting Families From Becoming Homeless, Ensuring That Special Needs Students Receive The Education Necessary To Become Productive Adults, Helping Isolated Seniors Maintain Independence And Dignity By Remaining In Their Homes And Many Other Benefits. In 2022, Legal Services Staff Participated In Approximately 200 Community Education Events Where Members Of The Community, Clients And Social Service Providers Who Serve The Low-Income Community Learn About Their Legal Rights And Increase Their Capacity To Exercise Them. Legal Services' Attorneys Have A Breadth Of Knowledge In Their Fields On The Local, State And National Levels, And Are Committed To Addressing Legal Issues That Pose Barriers To Financial Stability And Open The Door To Economic Prosperity. In 2022 Legal Services Lawyers Resolved A Variety Of Legal Issues That Most Significantly Impact Access To Justice And Financial Stability Including: Eviction Defense, Income And Employment, Consumer And Family Law, Tax, Veteran Benefits, Special Education And Affordable Housing.

Grants made by Legal Services of Greater Miami

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Legal Services of Greater Miami FoundationGeneral Support$2,000,000

Who funds Legal Services of Greater Miami

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Civil Legal Aid$5,083,093
Alliance for AgingExempt Purpose$232,860
United Way MiamiGeneral Support$190,859
...and 21 more grants received totalling $6,281,351

Personnel at Legal Services of Greater Miami

NameTitleCompensation
Monica Vigues-PitanChief Executive Officer$168,280
Vivian Z. ChavezChief Operating Officer$136,371
Antonio NecuzeChief Financial Officer
Ilenia Sanchez-BrysonChief Program and Innovation Officer$131,385
Jeffrey M. HearneChief Advocacy Officer$123,589
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Legal Services of Greater Miami

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,270,679
Program services$463,351
Investment income and dividends$5,450
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$55,158
Total revenues$9,794,638

Form 990s for Legal Services of Greater Miami

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-15990View PDF
2019-122020-09-25990View PDF
2018-122020-01-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Frederick A Deluca Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $190,859 from United Way Miami
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsSenior centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal servicesVoting rights
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4343 W Flagler St 100
Miami, FL 33134
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
legalservicesmiami.org/ 
Phone
(305) 438-2521
Twitter profile
@_lsgmi_ 
IRS details
EIN
59-1227481
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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