Legal Services NYC
Legal Services NYC is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in New York city. A community-based organization serving more than 100,000 people annually, lsnyc is the nation's largest organization exclusively devoted to providing free civil services to the poor, with programs located in low-income neighborhoods throughout New York city.
Legal Services NYC at a glance
In short: Legal Services NYC gave $2.5M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $273K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,458,609
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,179
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $149,628
- Total assets
- $48,049,902
- +14.9% 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 Legal Services NYC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legal Aid Society ($1.1M). Together the top 9 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Legal Services NYC gives
- Giving grew 81% 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 $1.4M (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society New York, NY | Civil Services | $1,075,836 |
| Met Council on Jewish Poverty New York, NY | Civil Services | $587,724 |
| Center for Disability Advocacy Rights New York, NY | Civil Services | $185,676 |
| New Settlement Apartments New York, NY | Civil Services | $169,699 |
| Urban Homesteading Assistance Board Inc New York, NY | Civil Services | $149,628 |
| Community Voices Heard New York, NY | Civil Services | $105,113 |
| Flatbush Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | Civil Services | $100,781 |
| Met Council Research and Educational Fund Inc New York, NY | Civil Services | $49,388 |
| Housing Court Answers Inc New York, NY | Civil Services | $34,764 |
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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 | $48,049,902 | $17,727,691 | $17,826,777 | $2,458,609 | 9 | $14,993 |
| 2023 | $41,835,890 | $16,401,522 | $14,008,089 | $1,736,884 | 7 | $20,915 |
| 2022 | $39,413,448 | $12,526,036 | $12,050,099 | $1,432,477 | 7 | $14,563 |
| 2021 | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 | $11,146,474 | $1,361,795 | 5 | $47,268 |
| 2020 | $21,011,421 | $11,357,889 | $11,716,552 | $1,380,462 | 5 | $16,468 |
About Legal Services NYC
Based on IRS filings
Legal Services NYC 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 $48.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Services NYC is led by Rasmussen Raun J., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 12 of 47 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rasmussen Raun J.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
31 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $278K (2024)
Small Shervon M.
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
31 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
Velazquez Liza May
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Black Rosalind
Citywide Housing Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$186K (2024)
Heintz Adam
Director of Pro Bono Services
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Hernandez Nadia
Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
Inwald Jacob
Director of Litigation
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Carrasquillo Linda
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniels Donna
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gittes Susan R.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harty Ronan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Horowitz Victoria L.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Indek Ben
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenkins Zeretha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Abdiel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kohlmann Susan J.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melendez Ana
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Offner Peter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Rasheedah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Palladino Rosemary F.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rangwala Tawfiq S.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Jr William T.
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schwartz David E.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shen Karen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Slifkin Daniel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wefum Joy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kennedy Carl E.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levine David
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traore-Miller Abibatou
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van Kwawegen Jeroen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aezen Samantha
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crowley Shawn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drayton Joseph
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andersson Michael
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Venaglia Mark
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emani Shirin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khan Omar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharma Renita
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shudofsky Sara L. Secretary
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soberanis Kirsten
Chief Hr & Diversity Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $228K (2024)
Tso Kwan Yu
Chief Accounting Officer
Controller → Chief Accounting Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$167K (2021) → $209K (2024)
Kulkarni Dilip
Chief Informnation Officer
Chief Informaton Officer → Chief Informnation Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$178K (2022) → $198K (2024)
Horwitz Alexander
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Information Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$208K (2023) → $232K (2024)
Clarke Christine
Chief of Litigation & Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$232K (2024)
Klemm Gregory
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$275K (2024)
King Marshall R.
Vice Chair
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reckler William
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Gordon Jeffrey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Gary (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lever John (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Pointer Nilda (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shudofsky Sara L. (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Zigman Andrea (2020–2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Lebwohl Martin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Miller Marshall L. (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Montes Michel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Batts Naomi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Francis Wayne A. (2020–2021) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Lipford Charlene (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shane Penny (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sheth Manisha M. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Young Michael D. (2020–2021) — Emeritus Director
- Former: Josephson Edward (2020) — Director of Litigation
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 $278K, to Rasmussen Raun J (Executive Director (Thru 6/28/24)). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Services NYC
How much does Legal Services NYC give each year?
Legal Services NYC gave $2.5M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 7 grants.
What is Legal Services NYC's typical grant size?
Legal Services NYC's median grant in 2024 was $149,628, and its average grant was $273,179, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Services NYC give grants?
Legal Services NYC gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Legal Services NYC give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Services NYC's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civil Services" (9 grants).
Who are Legal Services NYC's largest grantees?
Legal Services NYC's largest 2024 grantees include Legal Aid Society ($1,075,836), Met Council on Jewish Poverty ($587,724) and Center for Disability Advocacy Rights ($185,676), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legal Services NYC?
Legal Services NYC reported $48.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
What is Legal Services NYC?
Legal Services NYC is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $48.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Legal Services NYC's EIN?
Legal Services NYC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2600199. 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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