Brooklyn Legal Services Inc
Brooklyn Legal Services, inc is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of providing legal assistance to indigent persons in the New York city area in noncriminal proceedings or matters.
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc at a glance
In short: Brooklyn Legal Services Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,434
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,217
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,217
- Total assets
- $33,882,456
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brooklyn Legal Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flatbush Development Corp ($144K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brooklyn Legal Services Inc gives
- Giving grew 410% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | Civil Services | $143,750 |
| North Manhattan Improvement Corp New York, NY | Civil Services | $56,684 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,882,456 | $32,284,548 | $32,248,018 | $200,434 | 2 | $24 |
| 2023 | $33,032,522 | $29,201,033 | $29,302,196 | $191,250 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $32,278,864 | $27,077,670 | $27,733,255 | $60,000 | 1 | $532 |
| 2021 | $5,134,398 | $25,660,389 | $26,319,494 | $39,286 | 1 | $307 |
| 2020 | $5,407,644 | $24,276,847 | $24,833,910 | $42,560 | 1 | — |
About Brooklyn Legal Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $24.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc is led by Rasmussen Raun J., Executive Director & Lsnyc since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rasmussen Raun J.
Executive Director & Lsnyc
Executive Director & Legal Services Nyc → Executive Director & Lsnyc, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Small Shervon M.
Executive Director & Lsnyc
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Williams Michael
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wong Tanya
Project Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Lee Jooyeon
Director & Housing Rights
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $163K (2024)
Barkley Daniel
Director, Elder Law & Vjp
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Dranoff Sarah
Director & Wrbu
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Faruki Shabnam
Unit Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$174K (2024)
Manaugh Sara
Director of Litigation
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$173K (2024)
Anyanw Kelechi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archibald Diandra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cammer Martin
Director
Co-Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Deb
Director
Board President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Eamon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moran Monica
Director
Director → Board President, 2023
Board President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morris Celeste
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Richard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schoenfeld Alan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Slutzky Steven
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Winnie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willett Kamali
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniels Brooke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Negron Vicki
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moore Naila
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Nakita
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bashir Fredericka
Treasurer
Co-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McConnell Kevin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Barkley Daniel W. (2020–2023) — Director, Elder Law & Vjo
- Former: Blitz Harvey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bowman Catherine F. (2020–2023) — Director, Hiv & Lgbtq
- Former: Griffin Cheryl (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mayers Gregorio (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sorken Danielle (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Stone Gary (2023) — Volunteer Attorney Emeritus Program
- Former: Dranoff Sarah E. (2020–2022) — Director & Wrbu
- Former: Bonaldes Melissa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Krishnaswamy Pavita (2020–2021) — Director of Litigation
- Former: Robertson Ayana M. (2020) — Acting Project Director & Terminated
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to Wong Tanya (Project Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Legal Services Inc
How much does Brooklyn Legal Services Inc give each year?
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $191K across 1 grant.
How large is Brooklyn Legal Services Inc?
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc reported $33.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.3M.
What is Brooklyn Legal Services Inc?
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $33.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Brooklyn Legal Services Inc operate?
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Brooklyn Legal Services Inc's EIN?
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2605605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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