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There are 2,498legal aid societies in the United States. Combined, these legal aid societiesemploy 47,129 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Job trends for Legal aid societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
242
1-10
445
11-25
286
26-100
299
101 to 1,000
115
1,000+
1
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Sizes of legal aid societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
593
$250k to $1M
435
$1M to $5M
445
$5M to $25M
220
$25M to $100M
28
$100M+
7
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Directory of legal aid societies

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1-20 of 2,498

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
$177.9m
Assets
$170.6m
Employees
334
EIN
13-1941627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$147.0m
Assets
$246.6m
Employees
484
EIN
94-1730465
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
$11.2m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
67
EIN
04-2488502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

Embracing the gospel value of welcoming the stranger, Clinic promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated Network of Catholic and community Legal Immigration programs. To embrace the gospel value of welcomin...
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
77
EIN
52-1584951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Justice Center

The corporation was established to engage in legal advocacy on behalf of the homeless, indigent, disenfranchised and those members of the general public who have been deprived of civil and economic rights. The Urban Justice Center serves new york city's...
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
213
EIN
13-3442022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Human Rights First

Since its founding in 1978, Human Rights First has focused on protecting the rights of refugees, supporting human rights defenders around the world, and pressing for the U.S. government's full participation in the international human rights system.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
82
EIN
13-3116646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly

The purpose of Legal Counsel for the Elderly ("LCE") is to provide free or low cost legal assistance and education to qualified elderly, primarily in the District of Columbia. Provide free/low cost legal assistance/education to qualified elderly in D.C. L...
Revenue
$66.9m
Assets
$81.5m
Employees
72
EIN
52-1194741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center (TLC) changes law, policy and attitudes so that all people can live Safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity Or SEXPLESSION.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
41
EIN
05-0544006
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
$5.9m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
47
EIN
06-1521179
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
$5.5m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
24
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. Using litigation, education and other forms of advocacy, the Center works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equ...
Revenue
$132.9m
Assets
$614.4m
Employees
475
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
$20.2m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
61
EIN
52-1469738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Center for Civil Justice

Assist and empowers individuals who. Assists and empowers individuals who have become victims of injustice to follow the legal process to obtain Justice. A victims' rights advocacy organization that promotes charitable & educational endeavors; promoting...
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
5
EIN
13-3960556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County Inc. Provides Legal Aid, principally in the County of Suffolk, to persons who are without adequate means to employ other counsel. Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Inc. Provides Legal Aid principally in the County ...
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
280
EIN
11-1844160
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
$6.0m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
61
EIN
13-6003018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Legal Services

To provide meaningful access to high quality, civil Legal Services in the pursuit of justice for as many low income persons and members of vulnerable populations throughout Colorado as possible.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
140
EIN
84-0402702
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Jersey Legal Services

Provides 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. Provides free Legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matter...
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
67
EIN
21-0684259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Services for New York City (LSNYC)

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low income people in New York City. Legal Services NYC fights poverty and seeks racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
215
EIN
13-2600199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Bar Association

Build underlying infrastructure to continue to offer substantive programs to benefit lawyers and introduce more opportunities for members to actively participate and contribute towards advancement of the profession. Provide support to individual members...
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
39
EIN
36-0896550
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$5.9m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
80
EIN
23-1901014
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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