From public IRS filings
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Crime & Legal-Related
Mission
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE POOR.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$28.5M
Total expenses
$28.8M
Total assets
$30.5M
Program expense ratio
90%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC
$39.9M in foundation grants on record from 51 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Inc Fka/ Pennsylvania Legal Services | $28.1M | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $3.6M | 1 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | $1.3M | 6 |
| Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund | $1.2M | 3 |
| Independence Foundation | $1.1M | 25 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $1M | 4 |
| National Employment Law Project | $400K | 2 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $350K | 1 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $350K | 2 |
| William Penn Foundation | $347K | 7 |
Leadership
DEBORAH FREEDMAN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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