Legal Services of New Jersey Inc
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc. is a public charity based in Edison, New Jersey. It coordinates a statewide system providing free civil legal assistance to low-income people in all 21 counties and makes grants to New Jersey legal-services and other organizations.
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc at a glance
In short: Legal Services of New Jersey Inc gave $57.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5.7M), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,498,534
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,749,853
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,136,902
- Total assets
- $89,932,408
- +30.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Legal Services of New Jersey Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says grant recipients are initially required to submit budgets for projected expenses and must provide quarterly expenditure and programmatic reports. It also says other evaluation activities are conducted.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Metroplex Drive 101 Suite 101, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 529-8292
Website: https://lsnj.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Legal Services of New Jersey Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Jersey Legal Services ($18.2M). Together the top 10 received $57.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 17 grants of 51 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website says the statewide Legal Services system provides free civil legal assistance in all 21 New Jersey counties. All 2024 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Legal Services of New Jersey Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29.3M (2020) to $57.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $57.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Jersey Legal Services Camden, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $2,727,628iolta eatc $1,300,836state of nj subgrant $10,622,503hud $74,055state of nj - filing fees $2,486,786iolta student legal intern program $8,075aoc - housing stability initiative $102,200state of nj fiscal relief fund $553,083state of nj funding drop to program $330,357 | $18,205,523 |
| Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Jersey City, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $1,993,312iolta eatc $950,634state of nj subgrant $7,745,916hud $116,705state of nj - filing fees $1,813,222iolta student legal intern program $27,075aoc - housing stability initiative $102,200state of nj fiscal relief fund $402,370state of nj funding drop to program $258,292 | $13,409,726 |
| Central Jersey Legal Services New Brunswick, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $1,502,862iolta eatc $716,734state of nj subgrant $5,884,840hud $81,813state of nj - filing fees $1,377,937iolta student legal intern program $17,224aoc - housing stability initiative $102,200state fiscal relief fund $308,187state funding drop to program $149,962 | $10,141,759 |
| Essex-Newark Legal Services Newark, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $993,336iolta eatc $473,731state of nj subgrant $2,035,819hud $191,862state of nj - filing fees $873,481iolta student legal intern program $17,439aoc - housing stability initiative $102,200state of nj fiscal relief fund $187,143state of nj funding drop to program $252,931 | $5,127,942 |
| Legal Services of Northwest Jersey Somerville, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $645,958iolta eatc $308,065state of nj subgrant $2,406,334hud $75,966state of nj - filing fees $562,436aoc - housing stability initiative $102,200iolta student legal intern program $25,650state of nj fiscal relief fund $119,217state of nj funding drop to prorgam $187,530 | $4,433,356 |
| American Friends Service Committee Newark, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:legal assistance for individuals facing detention or deportation $3,382,449iolta student legal intern program $7,430state of nj irp fellowship grant program $450,569 | $3,840,448 |
| Rutgers the State University Newark, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:legal assistance for individuals facing detention or deportation $242,646state of nj irp subgrant $820,000 | $1,062,646 |
| Seton Hall Newark, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:legal assistance for individuals facing detention or deportation $125,516state of nj irp subgrant $809,360 | $934,876 |
| Community Health Law Project South Orange, NJ | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:iolta basic grant $165,296state of nj subgrant $161,192iolta student legal intern program $9,310 | $335,798 |
| Advocates for Children of New Jersey Newark, NJ | Grants were awarded for iolta student intern program $6,460 | $6,460 |
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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 | $89,932,408 | $117,795,789 | $93,478,196 | $57,498,534 | 10 | $715,841 |
| 2023 | $68,934,547 | $106,504,182 | $85,735,877 | $52,981,670 | 10 | $509,831 |
| 2022 | $40,593,007 | $75,122,303 | $73,244,620 | $43,651,984 | 10 | $73,900 |
| 2021 | $21,856,174 | $58,398,179 | $60,299,540 | $34,292,417 | 10 | $2,634 |
| 2020 | $31,790,973 | $52,495,957 | $53,205,098 | $29,256,038 | 11 | $9,535 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide and promote free and affordable civil legal assistance, advocacy, and justice for low-income people and communities in New Jersey. Its website identifies common legal areas as housing, family matters, government assistance, and consumer issues. It also conducts policy advocacy and research, provides legal information and education, and supports statewide representation projects.
The 2024 grants included support for regional legal-services organizations. For example, South Jersey Legal Services describes its mission as providing legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals in nine New Jersey counties. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services describes its mission as providing free representation to eligible low-income, disabled, and senior residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties. Central Jersey Legal Services describes providing free legal assistance in non-criminal matters to people unable to afford it in Mercer, Middlesex, and Union counties.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions serving particular communities or needs. Community Health Law Project says it provides legal and advocacy services to people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and elderly people with special needs. Advocates for Children of New Jersey says it works to identify children’s needs through research, policy, and legal analysis and to promote effective responses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $57,498,534. The median grant was $4,136,902, with grants ranging from $6,460 to $18,205,523. The largest awards included:
The filing describes grants for legal-services programs, including IOLTA grants, state subgrants and filing-fee funding, housing stability initiatives, student legal intern programs, and legal assistance for people facing detention or deportation. It also reports grants to Rutgers and Seton Hall for legal assistance for people facing detention or deportation and state subgrants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2024 filing include Cynthia M. Jacob, chairperson; Karol Corbin Walker and Virginia A. Long, vice chairs; and John Kahn, secretary. Trustees listed are Carlos Bollar, Jhanice Domingo, Douglas S. Eakeley, Michael K. Furey, Jaynee Lavecchia, and Ross A. Lewin.
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc is led by Dawn K. Miller, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn K. Miller
President
President - → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Cynthia M. Jacob
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Bollar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas S. Eakeley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin J. McCreedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Zazzali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Wallace Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rodriguez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Furey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Romero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina C. Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross A. Lewin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven M. Orlofsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Hernandez Valenza
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaynee Lavecchia
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jhanice Domingo
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Marrino
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudine Langrin
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $194K (2024)
James Borg
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technical Officer → Chief Technology Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Maura Sanders
Chief Counsel & Chief Atty
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Richard Eodice
Technology Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Rosendo Socarras
Chief Counsel & Chief Atty
On filings since 2020
41 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Josue Philistin
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Rajesh Ashar
Technology Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Karol Corbin Walker
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia A. Long
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kahn
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: David McMillin (2020–2023) — Chief Counsel
- Former: Sharon Grant (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Melville D. Milller (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Robert C. Holmes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Angelica Hernandez (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dara Govan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John L. McGoldrick (2020) — Trustee
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 $265K, to Dawn K Miller (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Services of New Jersey Inc
How much does Legal Services of New Jersey Inc give each year?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc gave $57.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $53.0M across 10 grants.
What is Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's typical grant size?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,136,902, and its average grant was $5,749,853, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Services of New Jersey Inc give grants?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (5 grants).
Does Legal Services of New Jersey Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's largest grantees?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's largest 2024 grantees include South Jersey Legal Services ($18,205,523), Northeast New Jersey Legal Services ($13,409,726) and Central Jersey Legal Services ($10,141,759), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legal Services of New Jersey Inc?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc reported $89.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $117.8M.
What does Legal Services of New Jersey Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide and promote free and affordable civil legal assistance, advocacy, and justice for low-income people and communities in New Jersey. Its website identifies common legal areas as housing, family matters, government assistance, and consumer issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Legal Services of New Jersey Inc?
The filing says grant recipients are initially required to submit budgets for projected expenses and must provide quarterly expenditure and programmatic reports. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's EIN?
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2059939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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