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Legal aid services

There are 2,763legal aid societies in the United States. Combined, these legal aid societiesemploy 53,085 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Job trends for Legal aid societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
309
1-10
478
11-25
313
26-100
313
101 to 1,000
122
1,000+
1
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Sizes of legal aid societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
668
$250k to $1M
470
$1M to $5M
462
$5M to $25M
263
$25M to $100M
53
$100M+
7
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Directory of legal aid societies

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1-20 of 2,763

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
$126.0m
Assets
$294.8m
Employees
647
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
$263.2m
Assets
$256.3m
Employees
471
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
$19.7m
Assets
$43.3m
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
$32.5m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
172
EIN
13-3442022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

CLINIC protects immigrant's rights through a network of Catholic and community legal programs, offering education, training, and direct representation.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
91
EIN
52-1584951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly provides free legal and social work services to low-income D.C. seniors, empowering and protecting vulnerable individuals.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$90.0m
Employees
80
EIN
52-1194741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI)

FDLI provides education, training, and publications on topical food and drug law while promoting networking among its diverse membership.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
25
EIN
13-1820189
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
$37.0m
Assets
$13.9m
Employees
19
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
$6.1m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
35
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
$10.3m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
79
EIN
95-4358213
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
$169.9m
Assets
$749.1m
Employees
469
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
$21.2m
Assets
$41.5m
Employees
32
EIN
52-1469738
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
$5.7m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
56
EIN
36-3134577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appellate Advocates

Appellate Advocates provides high-quality legal representation to indigents who are appealing judgments of criminal conviction in New York City.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
11-3305212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Services Corporation of Virginia (LSCV)

Legal Services Corporation of Virginia was organized for the purpose of providing civil legal assistance to the indigent throughout the state of Virginia.
Revenue
$32.6m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
5
EIN
51-0175735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County provides legal assistance to indigent individuals, prioritizing defense aid to repeat felony offenders.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
225
EIN
11-1844160
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
$16.4m
Assets
$41.8m
Employees
154
EIN
13-2600199
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
$18.9m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
99
EIN
13-2503820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oklahoma Bar Foundation (OBF)

Every day, Oklahoma Bar Foundation empowers non-profits supporting Oklahoma's most legally vulnerable citizens, because their communities are stronger when everyone has fair and equal access to the justice system.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$26.4m
Employees
4
EIN
73-0710244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nassau-Suffolk Law Services

Nassau Suffolk Law Services' mission is to provide quality legal services in civil matters in a manner that respects the individual dignity of low income and disabled individuals and helps insure that they are afforded the full protection and benefits.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
171
EIN
11-2125411
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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