Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia
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About this organization
Mission
Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) is a non-profit law firm that has been providing free civil legal services to low-income residents of the District of Columbia since 1964. We preserve safe and affordable shelter, stabilize family relationships, protect victims of domestic violence, secure access to healthcare and public benefits and reduce barriers to employment for our clients. As we protect fundamental necessities for individuals and families, we also seek opportunities to achieve broader change and pathways out of poverty for many.
About
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 2018 NLSP handled 758 cases benefiting 1,071 adults and 836 children. 1,690 individuals benefited from educational sessions about their legal rights and responsibilities.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To provide free, high-quality civil legal services to low-income d.c. residents, and to ensure that poverty is not a barrier to justice.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “See schedule oto provide free, high-quality civil legal services to low-income d.c. residents, and to ensure that poverty is not a barrier to justice.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as DC.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 64 NEW YORK AVE NE SUITE 180, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 40 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$134,555.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- The organization pays $1,865,449 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $100,623 in fundraising expenses.
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