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Legal Services Corporation

Legal Services Corporation

Washington, DC 20007
Tax ID52-1039060

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About this organization

Revenue

$428,263,937

Expenses

$404,631,428

Website

lsc.gov

Mission

LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. LSC distributes more than 90 percent of its total funding to 134 independent nonprofit legal aid programs with nearly 800 offices.

About

Legal Services Corporation provides financial support to independent organizations that directly provide legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford such counsel.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Part iii line 1 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 or greivances-; "that there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would otherwise 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.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Part iii line 1 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 or greivances-; "that there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would otherwise 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.”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 3333 K STREET NW 3RD FL, WASHINGTON, DC, 200073522.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 205 employees reported on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $23,632,509.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $19,676,029 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $158,480 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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