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Legal aid services

There are 2,937 legal aid societies in the United States. Combined, these legal aid societies employ 56,276 people, earn more than $10 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Job trends for Legal aid societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
298
1-10
 
516
11-25
 
315
26-100
 
322
101 to 1,000
 
135
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of legal aid societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
635
$250k to $1M
 
462
$1M to $5M
 
486
$5M to $25M
 
294
$25M to $100M
 
58
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of legal aid societies

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1-20 of 2,937

Earthjustice

EarthJustice is a non-profit public interest law organization dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.
Revenue
$170.8m
Assets
$315.7m
Employees
698
EIN
94-1730465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vera Institute of Justice

The Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety.
Revenue
$40.2m
Assets
$144.6m
Employees
342
EIN
13-1941627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

The National Consumer Law Center works to defend the rights of low-income consumers and to advance economic justice.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
79
EIN
04-2488502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Justice Center

Urban Justice Center advocates for marginalized communities, providing legal services and mentorship while promoting systemic change for a just society.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
183
EIN
13-3442022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) advocates for immigrant rights, trains legal representatives, and supports nonprofit programs serving over 500,000 immigrants annually.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
88
EIN
52-1584951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly defends and empowers low-income D.C. seniors with free legal and social services on housing, benefits, safety.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$101.3m
Employees
83
EIN
52-1194741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

District of Columbia Bar Foundation (DCBF)

The Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was established in 1977 to provide a vehicle for lawyers and law firms to contribute to legal services organizations in the District of Columbia.
Revenue
$42.3m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
22
EIN
52-1109547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pro Bono Net (PBN)

Pro Bono Net is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to justice through innovative uses of technology and increased volunteer lawyer participation.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
26
EIN
06-1521179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Children's Rights

The Alliance for Children's Rights protects the rights of impoverished and abused children and youth so that they have safe, stable homes, healthcare and the education they need to thrive.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
79
EIN
95-4358213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Justice In Aging

Justice in Aging is a national organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts for older adults with limited resources.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
40
EIN
95-3132674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Poverty Law Center

The Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Revenue
$129.1m
Assets
$822.2m
Employees
473
EIN
63-0598743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equal Justice Works

Equal Justice Works partners with law schools, law firms, corporate legal departments, AmeriCorps, and nonprofit organizations to offer law students and lawyers a chance to change lives.
Revenue
$24.0m
Assets
$41.9m
Employees
57
EIN
52-1469738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The City Bar Fund

The City Bar Fund is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) arm of the New York City Bar Association aimed at engaging and supporting the legal profession in advancing social justice.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
89
EIN
13-6003018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Bar Foundation

Indiana Bar Foundation promotes access to justice and rule of law through grants, scholarships, loan assistance, and investment in lawyer trust accounts.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
18
EIN
35-6032377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County

Legal representation for indigent Westchester residents charged with felony crimes and mandated constitutional law protection, based in White Plains.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$25.9m
Employees
108
EIN
13-2503820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF)

Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation funds legal services, pro-bono work, and legal education projects. It supports crime and legal-related single organization support in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$32.2m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2250921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lawyers' Center for Better Housing

LCBH provides legal representation, advocacy, and education to promote renters' rights to safe, accessible, and affordable housing.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
52
EIN
36-3134577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Disability Law Center (DLC)

The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
30
EIN
04-2741869
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV)

LSNV is the largest legal aid organization in Northern Virginia, helping thousands of clients each year in civil legal matters. They partner closely with other legal aid organizations, state and local bar associations, as well as the courts.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
80
EIN
54-1137931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Aid Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)

We are committed to delivering high quality civil legal services to low-income people, victims of domestic abuse and the elderly living in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
96
EIN
23-1901014
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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