The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation. Established by Congress in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The organization provides grants, training, and technical assistance to civil legal aid programs across the country, ensuring equal access to justice for those facing economic hardship.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$190.7M
+28.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$535.5M
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
133
-0.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.0M
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote equal access to justice in our Nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons.
LSC's funding priorities include:
- Civil Legal Aid: Supporting organizations providing legal assistance to low-income individuals and families
- Housing & Homelessness: Representing individuals and families facing eviction or foreclosure
- Family Law: Helping parents secure custody, child support, and protection from domestic violence
- Veterans Services: Ensuring former service members receive earned benefits and assistance
- Worker & Business Support: Assisting workers and small businesses with legal challenges
- Community Development & Social Services
- Education & Health
Grantmaking
LSC distributes over 94% of its funding to 129 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations nationwide through a competitive grants process. The organization offers multiple grant programs:
How to Apply
- Compliance reviews and program visits conducted
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LSC funds organizations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. Grantees operate more than 800-900 offices nationwide, providing access to justice in every congressional district.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $190,712,879
- Total Revenue: $577,000,000
- Total Expenses: $577,000,000
- Total Giving: $538,096,402
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $147,995,941
- Total Revenue: $595,768,576
- Total Expenses: $583,246,714
Organization Size:
- Employees: 146-217 staff members
- Annual Revenue: $10.2 million (organizational operations)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $190,712,879 | $147,995,941 | $127,393,004 |
| Revenue | $577,137,002 | $595,768,576 | $535,707,603 |
| Expenses | $576,998,187 | $583,246,714 | $497,446,918 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,281,385 | $9,057,646 | $946,028 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Legal Services Corporation
Basic Field Grant
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Disaster Grants (Emergency Relief Grants)
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Disaster Grants Program
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ronald Flagg: President
- Khalid Babu Qureshi: CEO
- Will Gunn: General Counsel
- Holly Stevens: Chief Data Officer
- Thomas Y: Inspector General
- Jim Sandman: President Emeritus
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN G LEVI | BOARD CHAIR | 20.1 | $12,521 |
| JOSEPH PIETRZYK | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1.9 | $4,433 |
| FRANK X NEUNDER JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2.8 | $4,113 |
| LAURIE MIKVA | BOARD MEMBER | 2.5 | $4,113 |
| ROBERT J GREY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2.1 | $4,753 |
| JULIE REISKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 4.2 | $4,273 |
| JOHN G MALCOLM | BOARD MEMBER | 2.5 | $4,113 |
| VICTOR B MADDOX | BOARD MEMBER | 1.2 | $2,193 |
| ABIGAIL KUZMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.7 | $4,753 |
| GLORIA VALENCIA-WEBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.9 | $2,193 |
| LYNN JENNINGS | VP, GRANTS MANAGEMENT | 37.5 | $233,277 |
| DEBORAH MOORE | CFO AND TREASURER | 37.5 | $235,315 |
| CAROL BERGMAN | VP, GOVT RELATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 37.5 | $236,073 |
| WILL GUNN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $242,205 |
| RONALD FLAGG | PRESIDENT | 37.5 | $225,242 |
| JADA BREEGLE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 37.5 | $213,244 |
| LORA RATH | DIRECTOR, OCE | 37.5 | $206,305 |
| BRISTOW HARDIN | SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 37.5 | $213,933 |
| JOEL GALLAY | ASSISTANT IG, LEGAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $248,082 |
| ROXANNE CARUSO | INTERIM INSPECTOR GENERAL | 37.5 | $204,461 |
| LAURIE TARANTOWICZ | ASST. IG & LEGAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $204,461 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
LSC has announced upcoming 2026 grant awards for civil legal aid organizations. Recent grant announcements include significant investments in technology initiatives and pro bono legal services expansion, reflecting the organization's commitment to modernizing legal aid delivery and expanding volunteer lawyer participation.
LSC to Announce 2026 Grant Awards for Civil Legal Aid - ArticlesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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