Grantmaking public charity · EIN 52-1039060
Legal Services Corporation
Washington, DC
Legal Services Corporation is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $547M in grants paid across 399 grants, with $208M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc, Lone Star Legal Aid and Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Legal Services Corporation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization maintains comprehensive records to substantiate the amount of grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility, and the selection criteria used. lsc employs a variety of onsite and remote reviews to monitor the grantees' use of grant funds. periodic reviews involve evaluating the grantees' internal control systems, policies, and procedures. annual reviews include reviewing each grantee's audited financial statements for inconsistencies, performing various financial ratio calculations to determine fiscal health and stability, and reviewing specific policies for compliance with lsc regulatory requirements and accounting best practices.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Promote equal access to justice and civil legal aid to low-income individuals and families.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Legal Services Alabama Inc | Montgomery, AL | Civil Legal Aid | $9,008,740 |
| South Carolina Legal Services Inc | Greenville, SC | Civil Legal Aid | $8,626,940 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | Civil Legal Aid | $8,280,519 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Civil Legal Aid | $7,845,485 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Civil Legal Aid | $7,453,424 |
| Florida Rural Legal Services Inc | Lakeland, FL | Civil Legal Aid | $7,390,184 |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | Civil Legal Aid | $7,313,647 |
| Community Legal Services Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Civil Legal Aid | $7,214,065 |
| Maryland Legal Aid | Baltimore, MD | Civil Legal Aid | $6,842,446 |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation | New Orleans, LA | Civil Legal Aid | $6,765,728 |
| Colorado Legal Services | Denver, CO | Civil Legal Aid | $6,669,097 |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | Warren, MI | Civil Legal Aid | $6,430,605 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oregon | Portland, OR | Civil Legal Aid | $6,335,177 |
| Inland Counties Legal Services Inc | Riverside, CA | Civil Legal Aid | $6,284,368 |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Civil Legal Aid | $6,272,308 |
The 25 largest of 399 grants listed on the return. 267 grants to individuals ($2.42M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$56.8M · 11 grants
- Texas$51.5M · 3 grants
- Florida$36.1M · 7 grants
- New York$32.4M · 7 grants
- Ohio$18.6M · 5 grants
- Pennsylvania$18.5M · 7 grants
- Illinois$17.9M · 3 grants
- Georgia$17.7M · 2 grants
- North Carolina$17.4M · 1 grant
- Michigan$16.9M · 6 grants
- Arizona$16M · 3 grants
- Puerto Rico$15M · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Legal Services Corporation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Legal Services Corporation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Legal Services Corporation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $547,329,874 in grants paid (399 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Legal Services Corporation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc (TX), $19.4M, Lone Star Legal Aid (TX), $18.3M, Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc (NC), $17.4M, Legal Services Nyc (NY), $17.4M and Puerto Rico Legal Services Inc (PR), $14.7M.