Charities United States Human Services Legal Services Corporation
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Legal Services Corporation

To promote equal access to justice in our nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Human Services Washington, DC EIN 521039060 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Legal Services Corporation

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

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I800
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

To promote equal access to justice in our nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I800

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: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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

Legal Services Corporation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 521039060. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 $577M in annual revenue. 92 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Legal Services Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 Services Corporation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Legal Services Corporation has $577M 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.

Legal Services Corporation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $577M in annual revenue. The organization has 92 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Legal Services Corporation. 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.

Legal Services Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 Legal Services Corporation 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.

To promote equal access to justice in our nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. Legal Services Corporation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Legal Services Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $577M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Legal Services Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521039060, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
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

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Deborah Moore
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abigail K••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carol B••••••
VP, GOVT RELATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DA
Daniel O••••••
ASSISTANT IG, INVESTIGATIONS
DA
David M•••••
ASSISTANT IG, MANAGEMENT & EVALUATION
DE
Deborah M••••
CFO AND TREASURER
FR
Frank X N•••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Frank X N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GL
Gloria V•••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jada B••••••
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
JE
Jeffrey S•••••
INSPECTOR GENERAL
JO
Joel G•••••
GENERAL COUNSEL
JO
John G L•••
BOARD CHAIR
JO
John G M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joseph P•••••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
JU
Julie R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laurie M••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laurie T••••••••••
ASSISTANT IG, LEGAL COUNSEL
LO
Lora R•••
Director & OCE
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Lynn J•••••••
VP, GRANTS MANAGEMENT
MA
Matthew K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Rebecca F•••••••••••
CHIEF OF STAFF, CORPORATE SECRETARY
RO
Robert J G••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Ronald F••••
PRESIDENT
RO
Roxanne C•••••
INTERIM INSPECTOR GENERAL
TR
Traci H••••••
HR DIRECTOR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Positive

After Murray Defeated Trump Efforts to Defund Legal Aid, Murray Meets with Northwest Justice Project in Seattle to Highlight a Lifeline for Workers, Veterans, Survivors, and More - Senator Patty Murray (.gov)

www.murray.senate.gov · · Neutral

Legislature approves extra legal help for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys - Alaska Beacon

alaskabeacon.com · · Neutral

P.S. — Bipartisan Texas Delegation Makes Push in D.C. For Legal Aid Funding, Lawyer-Led Charity Fundraisers Break Records - The Texas Lawbook

texaslawbook.net · · Positive

Senator Collins Receives Justice Award from the American Bar Association - U.S. Senator Susan Collins (.gov)

www.collins.senate.gov · · Positive

Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation - RiverBender.com

www.riverbender.com · · Positive

Michael Levey Appointed to Legal Services Corporation Leaders Council - Quarles

www.quarles.com · · Neutral

The impact of federal funding on civil legal aid in South Dakota - South Dakota Searchlight

southdakotasearchlight.com · · Neutral

Alaska House advances bill to boost free legal aid for vulnerable Alaskans - Alaska Beacon

alaskabeacon.com · · Neutral

Supreme Court Asks Ohio Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Service - Court News Ohio (.gov)

www.courtnewsohio.gov · · Neutral

LSC Issues Blueprint for Narrowing the Justice Gap through Technology Innovation in Civil Legal Services - LawSites

www.lawnext.com · · Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

After Murray Defeated Trump Efforts to Defund Legal Aid, Murray Meets with Northwest Justice Project in Seattle to Highl
May 2026
www.murray.senate.gov
Legislature approves extra legal help for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys - Alaska Beacon
May 2026
alaskabeacon.com
P.S. — Bipartisan Texas Delegation Makes Push in D.C. For Legal Aid Funding, Lawyer-Led Charity Fundraisers Break Record
Apr 2026
texaslawbook.net
Senator Collins Receives Justice Award from the American Bar Association - U.S. Senator Susan Collins (.gov)
Apr 2026
www.collins.senate.gov
Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation - RiverBender.com
Mar 2026
www.riverbender.com
Michael Levey Appointed to Legal Services Corporation Leaders Council - Quarles
Mar 2026
www.quarles.com
The impact of federal funding on civil legal aid in South Dakota - South Dakota Searchlight
Mar 2026
southdakotasearchlight.com
Alaska House advances bill to boost free legal aid for vulnerable Alaskans - Alaska Beacon
Feb 2026
alaskabeacon.com
Supreme Court Asks Ohio Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Service - Court News Ohio (.gov)
Feb 2026
www.courtnewsohio.gov
LSC Issues Blueprint for Narrowing the Justice Gap through Technology Innovation in Civil Legal Services - LawSites
Feb 2026
www.lawnext.com
Form filed
$577.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$595.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$535.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$471.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$495.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 92 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Services Corporation

What is Legal Services Corporation?
Legal Services Corporation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. To promote equal access to justice in our nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.
When was Legal Services Corporation founded?
Legal Services Corporation was founded in 1974.
Who leads Legal Services Corporation?
Deborah Moore serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Legal Services Corporation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Legal Services Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Legal Services Corporation trustworthy?
Legal Services Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Services Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521039060.
What is Legal Services Corporation's website?
http://www.lsc.gov