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Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Inc

NEWARK, NJ

Website

Total revenue

$3.8M

Total expenses

$2.6M

Net assets

$3.4M

Grants received

$3.2M

87 grants

EIN

300528128

Tax year

2024

Mission

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, Inc. ("VLJ"/ the Organization), a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey, is a comprehensive, statewide legal services program based in Newark. VLJ's mission is to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty. VLJ fulfills its mission by mobilizing volunteers to work alongside staff to address critical legal needs across New Jersey, advancing racial, social, and economic justice for the most vulnerable members of our community. Created in 2001 by a small group of advocates concerned about the scarcity of free legal services for people experiencing poverty, VLJ has grown significantly from one to twenty-one staff people and a handful of volunteers to a volunteer panel with more than 1,500 volunteers.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.5M
Program service revenue—
Investment income$525K
Other revenue$699K
Total revenue$3.8M

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$2.3M
Fundraising$328K
Other expenses$262K
Total expenses$2.6M
Total assets$3.7M
Net assets$3.4M

People

34 listed

NameRoleCompensation

ERIC L SCHWIMMER Esq

Trustee

Board

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0

MARITZA RODRIGUEZ ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

DANIEL D'ALESSANDRO Esq

Trustee

Board

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0

WENDY FELDMAN Esq

Trustee

Board

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0

JOSEPH R GIOVANNOLI

Trustee

Board

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0

MATTHEW CLEMENTS

Treasurer

Board

—

0

MALA HARKER Esq

Trustee

Board

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0

STACEY SLATER Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

MICHAEL HYUN Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

CATHERINE FITCH ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

KELLY LLOYD LANKFORD Esq

Trustee

Board

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0

HOWARD J MENAKER ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

JENNIFER PRIOLEAU ESQ

Secretary

Board

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0

MICHAEL GOLDEN ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

CATHERINE TRINKLE ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

MELISSA WERNICK ESQ

Trustee

Board

—

0

SNEHA DESAI ESQ

Vice Chair

Board

—

0

TRICIA O'REILLY ESQ

Chair

Board

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0

TRACEY SALMON-SMITH ESQ

Trustee

Board

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0

KAITLYN S STONE Esq

Secretary

Board

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0

AMY WOLTMAN Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

JESSICA HODKINSON Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

NICHOLAS M INSUA Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

JUDITH N MCCARTHY Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

DAVID BERSHAD

Trustee Emeritu

Board

—

0

JEFFREY M SHAPIRO Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

KEVIN WEBER Esq

Trustee

Board

—

0

MICHAEL R GRIFFINGER Esq

Trustee Emeritu

Board

—

0

CATHERINE KEENAN Esq

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Staff

$181K

32 hrs/wk

JESSICA KITSON

DIR OF ADVOCACY

Staff

$122K

32 hrs/wk

DIANA L ONUSCHAK

DIRECTOR OF ADMIN

Staff

$110K

32 hrs/wk

KAREN ROBINSON

Managing Attorney

Staff

$104K

32 hrs/wk

ALLISON R NOLAN

Managing Attorney

Staff

$102K

32 hrs/wk

TRACY NELSON

DIR OF FINANCE/HR

Staff

$98K

26 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 87 of 87

FromAmountPurposeYear
PSEG FOUNDATION INC
$170K
Veterans Legal Program
2024
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
$115K
LEGAL SERVICES
2024
FURTHERJUSTICE FOUNDATION INC
$100K
LEGAL ACCELERATOR GRANTEE
2024
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$19K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$13K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2024
THE HYDE AND WATSON FOUNDATION
$10K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS.
2024
THE ADELE A & HAROLD J WESTBROOK
$3K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
THE LEON AND TOBY COOPERMAN FAMILY
$500
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
FURTHERJUSTICE FOUNDATION INC
$100K
LEGAL ACCELERATOR GRANTEE
2023
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE
$90K
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
2023
PSEG FOUNDATION INC
$85K
Veterans Legal Program
2023
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$25K
LARGE HOUSING GRANT - VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE TENANCY PROGRAM
2023
TURRELL FUND
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$13K
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$13K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2023
SUSAN V BERSHAD CHARITABLE FUND INC
$13K
TO FURTHER THE CHAR. PURPOSE OF THE RECIP ORG
2023
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
THE HYDE AND WATSON FOUNDATION
$8K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS.
2023
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$5K
WEEK OF GIVING, MATCH SPONSOR
2023
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$5K
2023 ANNUAL GALA - ARTS & EATS, 10/3/23, PROMOTER OF JUSTICE SPONSOR
2023
THE GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER FOUNDATION
$4K
CHARITABLE
2023
THE ADELE A & HAROLD J WESTBROOK
$3K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
THE SIDLEY AUSTIN FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB FOUNDATION INC
$1K
EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM
2023
BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$1K
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2023
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$1K
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING-THE LONG DRIVE FOR JUSTICE, 6/20/23, COCKTAIL SPONSOR
2023
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
$357K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
THE TEPPER FOUNDATION
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE
$135K
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
2022
DAVID BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$113K
GENERAL USE
2022
PSEG FOUNDATION INC
$43K
Youth Empowerment Programs
2022
PSEG FOUNDATION INC
$43K
Summer Internship Program
2022
QUINN EMANUEL FOUNDATION
$25K
CHARITABLE
2022
TURRELL FUND
$21K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$10K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2022
THE SIDLEY AUSTIN FOUNDATION
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
JOHN J & ROSE CALI FAMILY FOUNDATION
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
THE GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER FOUNDATION
$9K
CHARITABLE
2022
THE HYDE AND WATSON FOUNDATION
$9K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS, AND SUPPLIES.
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$7K
HUMAN SERVICES
2022
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$5K
CHARITABLE GIVING/GENERAL SUPPORT - ARTS & EATS FOR JUSTICE - 10/12/22 - PROMOTER OF JUSTICE
2022
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$5K
CHARITABLE GIVING/GENERAL SUPPORT - SPONSOR (GIVING TUESDAY - 11-29-22)
2022
THE ADELE A & HAROLD J WESTBROOK
$3K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
COLTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$1K
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2022
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE
$180K
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
2021
THE TEPPER FOUNDATION
$150K
General Support
2021
DAVID BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$123K
GENERAL USE
2021
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$10K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2021
THE HYDE AND WATSON FOUNDATION
$9K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE.
2021
MONTCLAIR FUND FOR WOMEN INC
$8K
GENERAL CHARITABLE
2021
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$8K
GIVING TUESDAY MATCHING SPONSOR
2021
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
THE ADELE A & HAROLD J WESTBROOK
$3K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$2K
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2021
COLTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
$278K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
DAVID BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$115K
GENERAL USE
2020
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE
$90K
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
2020
PSEG FOUNDATION INC
$85K
Thriving Communities
2020
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$25K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
TURRELL FUND
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
WEIL GOTSHAL & MANGES FOUNDATION INC
$15K
FELLOWSHIPS
2020
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$10K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2020
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$6K
HUMAN SERVICES
2020
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$5K
PROGRAMS
2020
INVESTORS FOUNDATION INC
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
THE ADELE A & HAROLD J WESTBROOK
$2K
UNRESTRICTED
2020
BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$2K
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2020
ALEX G & MOLLIE TANKENOFF FAMILY
$1K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
COLTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2020
JOHN J & ROSE CALI FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
General Support
2020
SHIRLEY G BENEROFE FOUNDATION INC
$1K
FOR USE BY THE DONEES FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY ARE EXEMPT
2020
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
$1K
UNITING FOR JUSTICE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION - FULL PAGE BW AD
2020
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB FOUNDATION INC
$200
EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM
2020
DAVID BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$120K
GENERAL USE
2019
LEGAL SERVICES FOUNDATION OF ESSEX
$31K
TO FUND THE ORG'S PRIMARY CAUSE
2019
SUSAN V BERSHAD CHARITABLE FUND INC
$5K
TO FURTHER THE CHAR. PURPOSE OF THE RECIP ORG
2019
LEGAL SERVICES FOUNDATION OF ESSEX
$75K
TO FUND THE ORG'S PRIMARY CAUSE
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
$10K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2018
BERSHAD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$2K
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$10K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$8K
HUMAN SERVICES
2017
COLTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2017

Funded by

$3.2M from 31 funders · 87 grants · 2017–2024

Community Foundation Of New Jersey

$760K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

South Ward Alliance

$495K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

David Bershad Family Foundation Inc

$471K · 4 grants · 2019–2022

Pseg Foundation Inc

$425K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

The Tepper Foundation

$300K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

Furtherjustice Foundation Inc

$200K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Legal Services Foundation Of Essex

$106K · 2 grants · 2018–2019

American College Of Bankruptcy

$65K · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Details

EIN300528128
NTEE codeI80
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-03
Formed2009
Employees26
Volunteers665
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