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Legal Hand Inc

Legal hand, inc. Is an organization dedicated to addressing the imbalance in access to quality legal information and assistance for lower income communities. It is legal hand, inc.'s …

Human Services Palm Beach, FL EIN 823194908 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Legal Hand Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
Palm Beach, FL
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 2019

Mission

Legal hand, inc. Is an organization dedicated to addressing the imbalance in access to quality legal information and assistance for lower income communities. It is legal hand, inc.'s mission to help the underprivileged avoid and overcome civil legal hurdles without having to incur burdensome legal fees or be forced to navigate the legal system alone. In pursuit of its mission, legal hand, inc. Will utilize trained, non-lawyer volunteers, who will operate out of neighborhood storefronts. Their trained non-lawyer volunteers will provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to help individuals resolve issues in areas such as housing, family, immigration, divorce, domestic violence, and benefits to prevent problems from turning into legal actions. Each legal hand, inc. Center will be managed by a coordinator, and supported by a legal services attorney to help train and assist volunteers.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.0% of total expenses ($241,128 of $1,095,083).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Legal Hand Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Palm Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823194908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Legal Hand Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.

Legal Hand Inc is located in Palm Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Legal Hand Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Legal Hand Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Legal Hand Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Legal Hand Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Legal Hand 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.

Legal hand, inc. Is an organization dedicated to addressing the imbalance in access to quality legal information and assistance for lower income communities. It is legal hand, inc.'s mission to help the underprivileged avoid and overcome civil legal hurdles without having to incur burdensome legal fees or be forced to navigate the legal system alone. In pursuit of its mission, legal hand, inc. Will utilize trained, non-lawyer volunteers, who will operate out of neighborhood storefronts. Their trained non-lawyer volunteers will provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to help individuals resolve issues in areas such as housing, family, immigration, divorce, domestic violence, and benefits to prevent problems from turning into... Legal Hand Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Legal Hand Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Legal Hand Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Legal Hand Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823194908, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Roger Barnett
CFO

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

HE
Helaine B••••••
CHAIR/PRESIDENT
HY
Hyon K••
Director
JU
Judge J••••••• L••••••
Director
LE
Leonard L•••••
Director
RO
Roger B••••••
CFO
SH
Sharon L S•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VI
Victor B••••••
Director & SECRETARY & TREAS
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Legal Hand Inc This page 71 $2.2 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Legal Hand Inc

What is Legal Hand Inc?
Legal Hand Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palm Beach, United States. Legal hand, inc. Is an organization dedicated to addressing the imbalance in access to quality legal information and assistance for lower income communities. It is legal hand, inc.'s mission to help the underprivileged avoid and overcome civil legal hurdles without having to incur burdensome legal fees or be forced to navigate the legal system alone. In pursuit of its mission, legal hand, inc. Will utilize trained, non-lawyer volunteers, who will operate out of neighborhood storefronts. Their trained non-lawyer volunteers will provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to help individuals resolve issues in areas such as housing, family, immigration, divorce, domestic violence, and benefits to prevent problems from turning into legal actions. Each legal hand, inc. Center will be managed by a coordinator, and supported by a legal services attorney to help train and assist volunteers.
When was Legal Hand Inc founded?
Legal Hand Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Legal Hand Inc?
Roger Barnett serves as CFO.
Where is Legal Hand Inc located?
Headquartered in Palm Beach, United States.
What is Legal Hand Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Legal Hand Inc trustworthy?
Legal Hand Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Legal Hand Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823194908.
What is Legal Hand Inc's website?
http://legalhand.org