EIN 22-2059939

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
253
City
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
LSNJ, an independent, non-profit organization, coordinates the statewide Legal Services system. LSNJ strives to ensure equal access to justice under law to all people of NJ, providing free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters.
Total revenues
$106,504,182
2023
Total expenses
$85,735,877
2023
Total assets
$68,934,547
2023
Num. employees
253
2023

Program areas at LSNJ

The statewide Legal Services system coordinated by Legal Services of New Jersey (lsnj) opens approximately 60,000 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.

Grants made by LSNJ

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)Grants/assistance Were Awarded for the Following Legal Services Program:iolta Basic Grant $1,535,460iolta Eatc $1,688,838state of NJ Subgrant $10,477,464hud $165,945state of NJ - Filing Fees $2,225,638iolta Student Legal Intern Program $7,840aoc - Housing Stability Initiative $73,000$16,174,185
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services CorporationGrants/assistance Were Awarded for the Following Legal Services Program:iolta Basic Grant $1,122,093iolta Eatc $1,234,181state of NJ Subgrant $7,630,479hud $123,295state of NJ - Filing Fees $1,620,537iolta Student Legal Intern Program $8,000aoc - Housing Stability Initiative $73,000$11,811,585
Central Jersey Legal ServicesGrants/assistance Were Awarded for the Following Legal Services Program:iolta Basic Grant $846,002iolta Eatc $930,515state of NJ Subgrant $5,794,907hud $158,187state of NJ - Filing Fees $1,231,245iolta Student Legal Intern Program $7,680aoc - Housing Stability Initiative $73,000$9,041,536
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
Schumann Fund for New JerseyProgram/project Support - Parent Ally Program$40,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,125
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at LSNJ

NameTitleCompensation
Josue PhilistinChief Financial Officer$104,805
James BorgChief Technology Officer$162,828
David McMillinChief Counsel$164,542
Maura SandersChief Counsel and Chief Atty$166,270
Karol Corbin Walker, Esq.First Vice Chairperson$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for LSNJ

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$105,841,830
Program services$152,521
Investment income and dividends$509,831
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$0
Total revenues$106,504,182

Form 990s for LSNJ

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-17990View PDF
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-10-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-05990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Kean Foundation
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Schumann Fund for New Jersey
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Amalgamated Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Metroplex Dr 101 Suite 101
Edison, NJ 08817
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Middlesex County, NJ
Website URL
lsnj.org/ 
Phone
(888) 576-5529
Facebook page
LegalServicesOfNewJersey 
Twitter profile
@lsnj 
IRS details
EIN
22-2059939
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
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
Independent
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