Form 990 for tax year 2022
Filed by CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $13,261,580
- Total expenses
- $11,318,137
- Contributions and grants received
- $10,075,104
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $739,411
- Investment income
- $11,270
- Other revenue
- $2,435,795
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,275,946
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,163,790
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,112,156
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $9,753,951
- Management and general expenses
- $1,557,925
- Fundraising expenses
- $6,261
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $9,753,951
Program services were 86.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$9,856,144
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$218,960
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2a · Program service revenue: LEGAL SERVICES
total $739,411 · related or exempt $739,411
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3 · Investment income
total $11,270 · excluded $11,270
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11a · Other revenue: MISC. REVENUE
total $2,435,795 · excluded $2,435,795
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11e · Other revenue, total
$2,435,795
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $478,462 · program services $408,716 · management and general $69,467 · fundraising $279
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $7,079,119 · program services $6,039,096 · management and general $1,035,863 · fundraising $4,160
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $556,059 · program services $478,483 · management and general $77,266 · fundraising $310
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $1,417,307 · program services $1,219,577 · management and general $196,939 · fundraising $791
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $589,507 · program services $507,265 · management and general $81,913 · fundraising $329
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $35,675 · program services $22,405 · management and general $13,217 · fundraising $53
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11g · Fees: other
total $325,834 · program services $324,364 · management and general $1,464 · fundraising $6
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16 · Occupancy
total $593,166 · program services $527,467 · management and general $65,430 · fundraising $269
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17 · Travel
total $4,609 · program services $3,805 · management and general $801 · fundraising $3
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20 · Interest
total $500 · management and general $500
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $14,080 · program services $14,080
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23 · Insurance
total $86,954 · program services $80,168 · management and general $6,759 · fundraising $27
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24a · Other expenses: SMALL EQUIPMENT
total $28,112 · program services $25,312 · management and general $2,789 · fundraising $11
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24b · Other expenses: TELEPHONE
total $26,198 · program services $23,998 · management and general $2,191 · fundraising $9
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24c · Other expenses: OTHER DIRECT COSTS
total $18,172 · program services $17,672 · management and general $498 · fundraising $2
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24d · Other expenses: LITIGATION
total $17,801 · program services $17,801
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24e · All other expenses
total $46,582 · program services $43,742 · management and general $2,828 · fundraising $12
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $176,027 · end of year $547,067
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $848,192 · end of year $1,647,009
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $1,233,683 · end of year $3,599,249
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $9,415 · end of year $9,415
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $37,058 · end of year $55,497
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$806,465
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$513,770
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $241,617 · end of year $292,695
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $46,003 · end of year $1,125,014
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $898,937 · end of year $1,618,591
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21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $3,030 · end of year $1,216
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $519,873 · end of year $2,543,983
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,170,155 · end of year $3,112,156
Mission and programs · 2022
Mission
PROVIDES FREE 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES (CJLS) IS A NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF MIDDLESEX, MERCER, AND UNION COUNTIES. CJLS HAD 37 ATTORNEYS AND 20 PARALEGALS AS WELL AS OTHER SUPPORT STAFF IN FOUR OFFICES IN THE REGION'S LARGEST CITIES, TRENTON, PERTH AMBOY, NEW BRUNSWICK AND ELIZABETH. OFFICES ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. THERE ARE ALSO 150 PRIVATE ATTORNEYS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOME LESS THAN 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, OR $57,575 FOR A FAMILY OF THREE. CJLS ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO PROTECT THEIR HOUSING AND INCOME, IMPROVE FAMILY STABILITY, REMOVE BARRIERS TO PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT, WIDEN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND CJLS ASSISTS SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN RESTRAINING ORDERS, SUPPORT AND CUSTODY. CJLS ASSISTS OTHERS WITH FAMILY ISSUES PROVIDING ADVICE, ASSISTANCE AND REPRESENTATION. CJLS SERVICES OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE CLIENT COMMUNITY AND RESOLVE INDIVIDUAL CLIENT PROBLEMS. FIRST, CASE HANDLERS PROVIDE LEGAL ASSESSMENT, ADVICE AND REFERRAL IN CASES WHERE THE CLIENT IS ABLE TO RESOLVE THEIR LEGAL PROBLEM ON THEIR OWN. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION FROM AN ATTORNEY OR PARALEGAL IMPROVES CLIENT'S ABILITY TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF AND ACHIEVE THEIR DESIRED OUTCOME. SECOND, IN COMPLEX MATTERS OR THOSE WITH SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, CJLS, PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS. FINALLY THE PROGRAM DELIVERS COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION TO THE TARGET POPULATION. THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND CLINICS, AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER AGENCIES, CJLS RAISES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND PROVIDED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS AND PROMOTE THEIR LEGAL INTERESTS.CJLS HELPED CLIENTS AVOID EVICTION OR OVERCOME FORECLOSURE, DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LEASE, IMPROVE SUBSTANDARD HOUSING CONDITIONS, AND SECURE VITAL HOUSING SUBSIDIES. CJLS HELPED CLIENTS SECURE BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, END CREDITOR HARASSMENT, DEFEND AGAINST FORECLOSURE, NEGOTIATE RESOLUTION OF DEBT, AND FIGHT UNFAIR AND ILLEGAL SALES PRACTICES. CJLS ASSISTED CLIENTS TO OBTAIN, INCREASE OR PROTECT IMPORTANT SOURCES OF INCOME FROM SOCIAL SECURITY, DISABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD STAMPS, AND TANF, SO THEY COULD PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES CLOSED 8,789 CASES BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 AND JUNE 30, 2023.
Expenses $9,753,951 · Revenue $739,411
As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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April C Bauknight EsqAPRIL C BAUKNIGHT ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Valerie J Camara EsqVALERIE J CAMARA ESQ
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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E Martin Davidoff CPA EsqE MARTIN DAVIDOFF CPA ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Joan DouglassJOAN DOUGLASS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Richard B Gelade EsqRICHARD B GELADE ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Robert CalchiROBERT CALCHI
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
William P Isele EsqWILLIAM P ISELE ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Maurisna JosephMAURISNA JOSEPH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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W Lois Kahagi EsqW LOIS KAHAGI ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Eric B Levine EsqERIC B LEVINE ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Nerlene MayersNERLENE MAYERS
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Michael B McCulley EsqMICHAEL B MCCULLEY ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Michelle McNairMICHELLE MCNAIR
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Demetrice R Miles EsqDEMETRICE R MILES ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Maritza Rodriguez EsqMARITZA RODRIGUEZ ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Stephen A Satkin EsqSTEPHEN A SATKIN ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Angelo A Stio IIIANGELO A STIO III
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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James A Tarella EsqJAMES A TARELLA ESQ
VICE-PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Maria Velez EsqMARIA VELEZ ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Jacqueline WilliamsJACQUELINE WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Elise WoolfordELISE WOOLFORD
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Nikki J Davis EsqNIKKI J DAVIS ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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The Honorable Travis FrancisTHE HONORABLE TRAVIS FRANCIS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Janice ChapinJANICE CHAPIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $188,675
- From this org
- $182,576
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $6,099
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $182,576
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,576
- Nontaxable benefits
- $2,523
- Filer's total
- $188,675
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Susan PicanoSUSAN PICANO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $153,818
- From this org
- $138,930
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $14,888
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $138,930
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $2,726
- Nontaxable benefits
- $12,162
- Filer's total
- $153,818
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Alfred DonnarummaALFRED DONNARUMMA
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $168,148
- From this org
- $152,382
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $15,766
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $152,382
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,017
- Nontaxable benefits
- $12,749
- Filer's total
- $168,148
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Luis FrancoLUIS FRANCO
SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY
- Total calculated
- $150,378
- From this org
- $144,537
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,841
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $144,537
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $2,884
- Nontaxable benefits
- $2,957
- Filer's total
- $150,378
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Russell GaleRUSSELL GALE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $196,995
- From this org
- $165,700
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $31,295
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $165,700
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,321
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,974
- Filer's total
- $196,995
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Susan KnispelSUSAN KNISPEL
PROJECT DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $194,872
- From this org
- $168,143
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $26,729
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $168,143
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,324
- Nontaxable benefits
- $23,405
- Filer's total
- $194,872
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Debbie MorganDEBBIE MORGAN
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $207,998
- From this org
- $163,681
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $44,317
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $163,681
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,324
- Nontaxable benefits
- $40,993
- Filer's total
- $207,998
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2022
- Filed
- 13 March 2024
- IRS schema version
- 2022v5.0
- Source object
- 202400789349300850
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