Legal Services Corporation
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a Washington, DC–based public charity established by Congress in 1974. It is the largest national funder of civil legal aid, supporting organizations that provide legal assistance to low-income people and families in the United States and its territories.
Legal Services Corporation at a glance
In short: Legal Services Corporation gave $544.9M across 132 grants in 2025 (avg $4.1M), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $544,913,491
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 132
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,128,133
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,012,310
- Total assets
- $208,050,227
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 132, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (10% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Legal Services Corporation
- How to Apply
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Submit the required application materials through GrantEase. Competitive applicants for the 2027 cycle must first submit a pre-application; renewal applicants do not.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1825 I Street Nw 800, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 295-1500
Website: https://lsc.gov
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Legal Services Corporation
Basic Field Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Disaster Grants (Emergency Relief Grants)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Disaster Grants Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Legal Services Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc ($19.4M). Together the top 10 received $144.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
664 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 429 grants of 664 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LSC funds legal aid across the United States and its territories. Its website says grantees operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, and provide access to justice in every congressional district. In the 2025 filing data, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (10%), Texas (9%), Florida (7%), New York (6%), and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Legal Services Corporation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 132 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $440.8M (2021) to $548.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 132 grants totaling $544.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc Mercedes, TX | Civil Legal Aid | $19,396,413 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid Houston, TX | Civil Legal Aid | $18,262,545 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | Civil Legal Aid | $17,423,299 |
| Legal Services NYC New York, NY | Civil Legal Aid | $17,359,811 |
| Puerto Rico Legal Services Inc San Juan, PR | Civil Legal Aid | $14,730,592 |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Fort Worth, TX | Civil Legal Aid | $13,877,195 |
| Georgia Legal Services Program Atlanta, GA | Civil Legal Aid | $12,316,684 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | Civil Legal Aid | $11,270,058 |
| Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid | $10,029,315 |
| Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | Civil Legal Aid | $9,740,626 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filings identify LSC as a public charity filing Form 990.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,050,227 | $572,829,932 | $585,439,221 | $544,913,491 | 132 | $7,572,126 |
| 2024 | $190,712,879 | $577,137,002 | $576,998,187 | $535,539,402 | 133 | $10,281,385 |
| 2023 | $147,995,941 | $595,768,576 | $583,246,714 | $548,029,572 | 134 | $9,057,646 |
| 2022 | $127,393,004 | $535,707,603 | $497,446,918 | $451,793,336 | 130 | $946,028 |
| 2021 | $123,398,627 | $471,437,558 | $471,846,242 | $440,820,388 | 135 | $145,840 |
| 2020 | $118,384,678 | $495,329,401 | $502,979,738 | $473,454,592 | 137 | $985,649 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice by funding and supporting high-quality civil legal assistance for low-income individuals and families. Its Basic Field Grants support full-service legal aid across specified service areas, as well as specialized services for agricultural workers and their dependents and people in Native American communities. LSC also supports technology projects, pro bono initiatives, disaster-related legal services, and assistance for veterans appealing decisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations LSC supports. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid says it promotes the dignity, self-sufficiency, security, and stability of low-income Texas residents and provides civil legal aid in Southwest Texas and to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Legal Aid of North Carolina describes itself as a statewide nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income people. Legal Services NYC says it provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in New York City.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, LSC reported 132 grants totaling $544,913,491. Individual grants ranged from $229,321 to $19,396,413, with a median of $3,012,310. The largest grants included $19,396,413 to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, $18,262,545 to Lone Star Legal Aid, $17,423,299 to Legal Aid of North Carolina, and $17,359,811 to Legal Services NYC. Each was designated for civil legal aid.
LSC’s Basic Field Grants are awarded through competitive bidding and may provide funding for up to three years. Applicants apply for specified service areas, which typically cover several counties and cities or an entire state. For the 2027 Basic Field Grant cycle, the application page says competitive applicants must submit a pre-application and an application responding to LSC’s Request for Proposals; renewal applicants may proceed directly to the renewal application. Applications and required supporting materials are submitted through GrantEase. Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements, and applications are evaluated under the LSC Act, regulations, performance criteria, and ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid. LSC does not accept applications for only part of a specified service area unless the applicant demonstrates it will be part of a delivery system providing a full range of legal aid there.
LSC also offers Technology Initiative Grants to existing LSC grantees, Pro Bono Innovation Fund awards to LSC grantees, and emergency disaster grants for LSC grantees serving communities affected by government-declared emergencies. Its Veterans Appeals Pro Bono Grant supports current LSC grantees providing assistance without charge in matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
LSC’s website identifies John Levi as Chairman and Ronald S. Flagg as President. The 2025 filing lists John G. Levi as Chair, Father Pius Pietrzyk, OP, as Vice Chair, and the following directors: Robert J. Grey Jr., Abigail Lawlis Kuzma, Victor B. Maddox, John G. Malcolm, Laurie Mikva, Frank X. Neunder Jr., Julie Reiskin, and Gloria Valencia-Weber.
Legal Services Corporation is led by Ronald Flagg, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald Flagg
President
Vice President & Legal Affairs → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $260K (2025)
John G. Levi
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
24.3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $49K (2025)
Abigail Lawlis Kuzma
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Gloria Valencia-Weber
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.6 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
John G. Malcolm
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Julie A. Reiskin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Robert J. Grey Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
3.1 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Victor B. Maddox
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Laurie Mikva
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2.7 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Frank X. Neunder Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5.2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Lora Rath
Director, Office of Compliance & Enforcement
Director & Oce → Director, Office of Compliance & Enforcement, 2025
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $221K (2025)
Joyce Arlene McGee
Director & Office of Program Performance
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$229K (2025)
Carol Amy Bergman
Vice President, Govt Relations & Public Affairs
Vice President, Govt Relations & Public Affairs → Vice President, Govt Relations & Public, 2022
Vice President, Govt Relations & Public → Vice President, Govt Relations & Public Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $265K (2025)
Deborah Moore
CFO & Treasurer
CFO & Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2021
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $264K (2025)
Lynn Jennings
Vice President & Grants Management
Vice President & Grant Management → Vice President & Grants Management, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $262K (2025)
Jada Breegle
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $246K (2025)
Father Pius Pietrzyk Op
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2.1 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Helen M. Guyton
Deputy General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$225K (2025)
Stefanie Davis
Deputy General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$226K (2025)
Thomas Yatsco
Inspector General
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$230K (2025)
Willie Gunn
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$271K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Joseph Pietrzyk (2020–2024) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Laurie Tarantowicz (2020–2024) — Assistant Ig & Legal Counsel
- Former: Joel Gallay (2021–2024) — Assistant Ig & Legal Counsel
- Former: Will Gunn (2022–2024) — General Counsel
- Former: Roxanne Caruso (2023–2024) — Interim Inspector General
- Former: Bristow Hardin (2024) — Senior Research Associate
- Former: David Maddox (2020–2023) — Assistant Ig, Management & Evaluation
- Former: Matthew Keenan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Fertig-Cohen (2022–2023) — Chief of Staff & Corporate Secretary
- Former: Daniel Orourke (2020–2022) — Assistant Ig & Investigations
- Former: Frank X. Neuner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Schanz (2020–2022) — Inspector General
- Former: Traci Higgins (2020–2022) — Hr Director
- Former: Harry Korrell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Sandman (2020) — President
- Former: Laurie Mivka (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Minow (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $271K, to Willie Gunn (General Counsel). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Services Corporation
How much does Legal Services Corporation give each year?
Legal Services Corporation gave $544.9M across 132 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $535.5M across 133 grants.
What is Legal Services Corporation's typical grant size?
Legal Services Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $3,012,310, and its average grant was $4,128,133, across 132 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Services Corporation give grants?
Legal Services Corporation's top state is California, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and San Juan, PR (2 grants).
Does Legal Services Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Services Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civil Legal Aid" (132 grants).
Who are Legal Services Corporation's largest grantees?
Legal Services Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc ($19,396,413), Lone Star Legal Aid ($18,262,545) and Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc ($17,423,299), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Legal Services Corporation?
Legal Services Corporation reported $208.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $572.8M.
What does Legal Services Corporation fund?
LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice by funding and supporting high-quality civil legal assistance for low-income individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Legal Services Corporation?
Submit the required application materials through GrantEase. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Legal Services Corporation's EIN?
Legal Services Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1039060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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