LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

EIN 54-1137931 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)

What they do

LEGAL SERVICES of NORTHERN VIRGINIAS MISSION is to PROMOTE JUSTICE BY PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ADVOCACY and INFORMATION for ELDERLY, DISABLED, and LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS and FAMILIES WHO FACE THE LOSS of A CRITICAL NEED, SUCH AS PERSONAL SAFETY, INCOME, HOUSING, MEDICAL BENEFITS, EDUCATION, or FAMILY STABILITY.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $87.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders31 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

87.95%of revenue went to mission work87.6% of expenses · Program services

2.39%of revenue went to fundraising2.4% of expenses

$100.35spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

10.01%of revenue went to management and office costs10.0% of expenses

$0.56in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $31,475 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $158,117 for JAMES A FERGUSON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$9,019,612

Mission workProgram services$7,932,86587.95% of revenue87.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$902,92010.01% of revenue10.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$215,3022.39% of revenue2.4% of expenses

Total expenses$9,051,087100.35% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 87.6% mission · 10.0% management · 2.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.35% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 87.5% mission · 10.2% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.16% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.4% mission · 10.0% management · 1.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.81% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 88.3% mission · 10.1% management · 1.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.44% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 88.9% mission · 10.0% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.39% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 11.9% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.50% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 87.3% mission · 11.1% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.55% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 11.3% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.36% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$9,019,612

Expenses$9,051,087

Annual shortfall $31,475 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$7,932,865 · 87.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$902,920 · 10.0% of expenses

Fundraising$215,302 · 2.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$9,019,612

Expenses$9,051,087

Assets$5,036,824

Income$9,019,612

Contributions$8,889,794

Mission work (program services)$7,932,865

Fundraising$215,302

Management and general$902,920

Accounting fees$10,319

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JAMES A FERGUSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $158,117

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (31)

JAMES A FERGUSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KELLIE BUDDBOARD OF DIRECTORS

TONYA FITZGERALDBOARD OF DIRECTORS

STEPHEN SHANNONSECRETARY

SMAIRA SHAHZADIBOARD OF DIRECTORS

RYAN M BATESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

RAFAEL MARTINEZTREASURER

PHILOMENA ROMAINEBOARD OF DIRECTORS

PEANG GAFOURBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MURAD S HUSSAINBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHELLE HAWKINSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHAEL A ROSASBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHAEL ROBINSONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MATT KAPUSCINSKIBOARD OF DIRECTORS

LININA LONGESTBOARD OF DIRECTORS

KEVIN GREENSLADEBOARD OF DIRECTORS

KELLY OCONNORBOARD OF DIRECTORS

AJAY JAGTIANIPRESIDENT ELECT

JIMENA ANTELOBOARD OF DIRECTORS

JASON TRI TRANBOARD OF DIRECTORS

J CHRISTOPHER RACICHBOARD OF DIRECTORS

ERIKA SONSTROEMBOARD OF DIRECTORS

DOUGLAS STEINBURGBOARD OF DIRECTORS

DONALD CULKINBOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVID GREENSPANIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DARNEICE WILLIAMS-CAMPERBOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHIDINMA HARLEYPRESIDENT

CHIDI JAMESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

CAROLYN GRIMESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

ALINA JAMESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

ALEXIS COLLINSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1980
Location: 10700 PAGE AVE STE 100, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-4013
County: Fairfax (city)
In care of: JAMES A FERGUSON
Primary officer: JAMES A FERGUSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailhelp@lsnv.org Phone(703) 778-6800

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FRANK BARCALOW CPA PLLC
NTEE classification: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)
IRS tax category: All Other Legal Services