Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC
Nlsp enables underserved dc residents to make their voices heard in the courts and other forums where their rights and protections are at stake, to secure fair and lasting solutions to their problems and to attain their individual, family, and community goals.
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC at a glance
In short: Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC gave $189K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $188,968
- +465.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,484
- +182.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $94,484
- Total assets
- $4,309,852
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DC Jobs with Justice ($122K). Together the top 2 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $189K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Jobs with Justice Washington, DC | Housing Grant Coordination | $122,168 |
| University Legal Services Washington, DC | Legal Services | $66,800 |
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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 | $4,309,852 | $6,120,647 | $6,120,386 | $188,968 | 2 | $70,998 |
| 2023 | $4,620,564 | $5,459,802 | $5,268,862 | $33,400 | 1 | $44,366 |
| 2022 | $4,497,993 | $5,086,402 | $4,724,179 | $86,550 | 1 | $1,634 |
| 2021 | $2,596,357 | $4,593,603 | $3,771,245 | — | — | $5,734 |
| 2020 | $1,838,994 | $3,163,799 | $3,070,720 | — | — | $8,265 |
About Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC
Based on IRS filings
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $189K. Net investment income was $71K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC is led by Karen A. Newton Cole, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen A. Newton Cole
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2021
Executive Director & Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Kathy Hollins Fields
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Caren Webb
Director of Litigation & Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Cassidy Waskowicz
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
April Williams
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Astor Heaven
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Humes
Lay Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Lay Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Malone
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyzka Delacruz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula D. Scott Esq.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Hayes
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyra Matthews
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kira Ford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Browne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Zappala
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Kaplan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ford
Co-Chair
Co-Chairperson → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Zeigler
Vice Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara B. Rearden Esq.
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson D. Mudge
Co-Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Allison C. Binney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Neuhardt (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Dwight Ausbrooks (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gloria Jurado (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jimmie C. Jackson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shankar Duraiswamy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sakinda Skinner (2022) — Litigation & Advocacy Director
- Former: Johnnie Howard Esq. (2020) — Treasurer
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 $150K, to Karen Newton Cole (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC
How much does Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC give each year?
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC gave $189K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC?
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
Where does Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC operate?
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC's EIN?
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of DC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0858001. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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