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Metrowest Legal Services Inc

Metrowest legal services (mwls) provides free legal services to eligible individuals and families in our catchment area.

Social Services Framingham, MA EIN: 043177488 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Metrowest Legal Services Inc

We offer free civil legal aid to low income, elderly, disabled people, and victims of crime in our service area near MetroWest Boston.

Founded
Headquarters
Framingham, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Metrowest legal services (mwls) provides free legal services to eligible individuals and families in our catchment area.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Metrowest Legal Services Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Established in 1976, it predates 90% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Metrowest Legal Services Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Framingham, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 043177488. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Metrowest Legal Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043177488. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Metrowest Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Metrowest Legal Services Inc is located in Framingham, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, Metrowest Legal Services Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Metrowest Legal Services Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Metrowest 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Metrowest Legal Services Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We offer free civil legal aid to low income, elderly, disabled people, and victims of crime in our service area near MetroWest Boston. Metrowest Legal Services Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Metrowest Legal Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Metrowest Legal Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043177488, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
40

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EL
Elizabeth S••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Cummings Foundation grant winners: $2.5M awarded to 11 MetroWest nonprofits - MetroWest Daily News
Jul 2025
www.metrowestdailynews.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
MassLive’s Housing Court Guide: A list of self-help resources and legal services - MassLive
Oct 2024
www.masslive.com
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
A drastic cut in income, overdue rent, court summons: What's next for MetroWest families - MetroWest Daily News
Apr 2021
www.metrowestdailynews.com
Profile: Elizabeth Soule of MetroWest Legal Services - Wicked Local
Nov 2016
www.wickedlocal.com
Legal services advocates for more funding - Wicked Local
Feb 2016
www.wickedlocal.com
Community Prayer Breakfast honors area students, Neighbor Brigade - MetroWest Daily News
Apr 2013
www.metrowestdailynews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 70 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1976
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Metrowest Legal Services Inc

What is Metrowest Legal Services Inc?
Metrowest Legal Services Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Framingham, United States. We offer free civil legal aid to low income, elderly, disabled people, and victims of crime in our service area near MetroWest Boston.
When was Metrowest Legal Services Inc founded?
Metrowest Legal Services Inc was founded in 1976.
Who leads Metrowest Legal Services Inc?
Elizabeth Soule serves as Executive Director.
Where is Metrowest Legal Services Inc located?
Headquartered in Framingham, MA, United States.
What is Metrowest Legal Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Metrowest Legal Services Inc trustworthy?
Metrowest Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Metrowest Legal Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043177488.
What is Metrowest Legal Services Inc's website?
http://www.mwlegal.org