Manhattan Legal Services
Manhattan Legal Services is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of providing legal assistance to indigent persons in the New York area in noncriminal proceedings or matters.
Manhattan Legal Services at a glance
- Total assets
- $26,860,933
- +157.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $22,339,115
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $52
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $22,141,824
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Manhattan Legal Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $45K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Independence of the Disabled NY New York, NY | Social Work/Advocacy | $30,874 |
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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 | $26,860,933 | $22,339,115 | $22,141,824 | — | — | $52 |
| 2023 | $10,443,482 | $19,034,643 | $18,871,670 | — | — | $34 |
| 2022 | $8,051,649 | $18,016,593 | $17,899,226 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 | $16,090,511 | $30,874 | 1 | $1,144 |
| 2020 | $3,835,518 | $15,076,908 | $14,977,443 | $44,594 | 1 | — |
About Manhattan Legal Services
Based on IRS filings
Manhattan Legal Services 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 $26.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $52.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manhattan Legal Services is led by Rasmussen Raun J., Executive Director & Lsnyc since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rasmussen Raun J.
Executive Director & Lsnyc
Executive Director & Legal Services Nyc → Executive Director & Lsnyc, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Small Shervon M.
Executive Director & Lsnyc
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mann Linton
Chair
Director → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Tanya M.
Disability Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Earisman Peggy
Project Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Henriquez Luis A.
Director & Litigation
Director of Litigation → Director & Litigation, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Martinez-Gunter Maribel
Family Immigration Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Honan Thomas
Unit Director - Housing
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Garcia Bill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garza Melissa
Director
Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giovanola Anouck
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nardi Diane
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rubin Samuel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shilling Patrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sullivan Dr Martha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Filor Daniel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morel Christopher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kassim Marquita D.
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Keech Sarah
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santana Sandy R.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taft V. William H.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Acron Marquita D. (2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Ventura Lynn (2022) — Senior Staff Attorny
- Former: Black Rosalind (2020–2021) — Unit Director
- Former: Sanabria Diana (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sunshine Naomi (2020) — Director
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 $214K, to Earisman Peggy (Project Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Legal Services
How large is Manhattan Legal Services?
Manhattan Legal Services reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.3M.
What is Manhattan Legal Services?
Manhattan Legal Services is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $26.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Manhattan Legal Services operate?
Manhattan Legal Services has awarded grants in New York.
What is Manhattan Legal Services's EIN?
Manhattan Legal Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2613958. 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
(3)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Manhattan Legal Services funds
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