EIN 52-0858001

Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC (NLSP)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
69
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To ensure that all members of the community have access to the civil legal services they need and deserve, regardless of their income level.
Also known as...
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia
Total revenues
$5,459,802
2023
Total expenses
$5,268,862
2023
Total assets
$4,620,564
2023
Num. employees
69
2023

Program areas at NLSP

Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) provides free legal advice and representation on civil matters to low-income residents of the District of Columbia. Its areas of work include family law, housing, public benefits, consumer issues and barriers to employment. In 2023, NLSP handled cases benefiting adults and children. Individuals also benefited from educational sessions about their legal rights and responsibilitie, referrals, trainings, and one-on-one legal informational sessions.

Grants made by NLSP

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University Legal Services (ULS)Legal Services$33,400

Who funds Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC (NLSP)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
District of Columbia Bar Foundation (DCBF)Fy23 Atj Grants$2,159,755
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Civil Legal Aid$1,424,583
District of Columbia Bar Foundation (DCBF)Fy23 CLCPP Grants$1,041,099
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at NLSP

NameTitleCompensation
David SimmonsChief Development Officer
Karen A. Newton ColeExecutive Director
Kathy Hollins FieldsDirector of Finance and Administration$104,954
Caren M. Bright-WebbDirector of Litigation and Advocacy
Sakinda SkinnerLitigation and Advocacy Director$125,841
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for NLSP

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,468,325
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$44,366
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-52,889
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,459,802

Form 990s for NLSP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-12990View PDF
2022-122023-06-29990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,424,583 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $2,159,755 from District of Columbia Bar Foundation (DCBF)
March 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
64 New York Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
nlsp.org/ 
Phone
(202) 832-6577
Facebook page
NLSPDC 
Twitter profile
@nlsp_dc 
IRS details
EIN
52-0858001
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
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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