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Central Jersey Legal Services Inc

Provides free legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance in mercer county, middlesex county, and union county new jersey

Human Services New Brunswick, NJ EIN 210684259 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Central Jersey Legal Services Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
New Brunswick, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

Mission

Provides free legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance in mercer county, middlesex county, and union county new jersey

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I80
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in New Brunswick, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 210684259. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central Jersey Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is located in New Brunswick, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central Jersey Legal Services Inc has $15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central Jersey Legal Services Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Central Jersey Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Central Jersey Legal Services Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Provides free legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance in mercer county, middlesex county, and union county new jersey Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Central Jersey Legal Services Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Central Jersey Legal Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 210684259, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Janice Chapin
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alfred D•••••••••
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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Angelo A S••• I••
BOARD MEMBER
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April C B•••••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Debbie M•••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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Demetrice R M•••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Elise W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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E M••••• D••••••• C•• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Eric B L••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jacqueline W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James A T•••••• E••
VICE-PRESIDENT
JA
Janice C•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Jeffrey C G•••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jermaine J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Joan D•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jose A••••
SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY
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Luis F•••••
SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY
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Maria V•••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Maritza R•••••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Maurisna J•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael B M••••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
NE
Nerlene M•••••
SECRETARY
NI
Nikki J D•••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
RI
Richard B G••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Robert C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$15.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$13.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Central Jersey Legal Services Inc This page 89 $15.0 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Central Jersey Legal Services Inc

What is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc?
Central Jersey Legal Services Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Brunswick, United States. Provides free legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance in mercer county, middlesex county, and union county new jersey
When was Central Jersey Legal Services Inc founded?
Central Jersey Legal Services Inc was founded in 1948.
Who leads Central Jersey Legal Services Inc?
Janice Chapin serves as Executive Director.
Where is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc located?
Headquartered in New Brunswick, United States.
What is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc trustworthy?
Central Jersey Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 210684259.
What is Central Jersey Legal Services Inc's website?
http://www.lsnj.org/CJLS