CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND PROTECTS CRITICAL CIVIL LEGAL RIGHTS OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH REPRESENTATION, SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY, ADVICE, COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-5.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$324K
+18.8% YoY
About Connecticut Legal Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Legal Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MIDDLETOWN, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $106K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,468,525 | $11,003,085 | $9,418,549 |
| Revenue | $14,551,422 | $12,516,188 | $12,353,478 |
| Expenses | $13,929,098 | $13,273,682 | $11,305,414 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,907 | $45,339 | $4,809 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greater Hartford Legal Aid ($524,535), New Haven Legal Assistance Association ($421,872), Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence ($241,458).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE EAST HARTFORD, CT | SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-LEGAL ADVOCACY | $107,337 |
| CONNECTICUT COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GLASTONBURY, CT | SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-LEGAL ADVOCACY | $241,458 |
| GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID HARTFORD, CT | SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES | $524,535 |
| NEW HAVEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION NEW HAVEN, CT | SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES | $421,872 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVIA BARNDOLLAR ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| L SPENCER CAIN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TADHG DOOLEY ESQ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MIKE HANLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELEN HARRIS ESQ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHEILA HAYRE ESQ | DIRECTOR - OUTGOING | 1 | — |
| LAURA JORDAN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN WILKES KAAS ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER KNIGHT ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE LEVIN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MCINTOSH LCSW MPH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IVY MCKINNEY ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD ORR ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY PLOTKIN ESQ | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN RASCH ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALINA REYNOLDS ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA RICHMAN SMITH ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD SAXTON ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SULLIVAN ESQ | DIRECTOR - OUTGOING | 1 | — |
| ADAM M SWANSON ESQ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANN G TAYLOR ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE LOUISE BLANCHARD ESQ | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $164,103 |
| KEITH BOYCE CMA | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,402 |
| DEBORAH R WITKIN ESQ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $183,570 |
| ASTRID LEBRON ESQ | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $140,140 |
| NILDA HAVRILLA ESQ | LITIGATION & ADVOCACY DIRECTOR | 40 | $135,227 |
| KEVIN BROPHY ESQ | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $132,710 |
| LORRAINE CARCOVA ESQ | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $134,084 |
| MARY CONKLIN ESQ | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $134,084 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut Legal Services Inc?
Connecticut Legal Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MIDDLETOWN, CT. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Connecticut Legal Services Inc?
As of 2024, Connecticut Legal Services Inc holds $11.5M in total assets with $14.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Connecticut Legal Services Inc operate?
Connecticut Legal Services Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Connecticut Legal Services Inc award?
In 2024, Connecticut Legal Services Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $324K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Connecticut Legal Services Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Legal Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0955461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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