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LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC

EIN 88-0072562 LAS VEGAS, NV

Revenue 2024
$39,593,805
Expenses 2024
$25,442,365

Program services were 90.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
R20
Classification
1000
Street
725 E CHARLESTON BLVD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

LACSN'S MISSION IS THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE PROVISION OF QUALITY LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY.

  • CHILDREN'S ATTORNEYS PROJECT PROVIDES FREE COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. GENERALLY, ONCE A CHILD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY, A COURT HEARING TO DETERMINE FAMILY REUNIFICATION, PERMANENCY PLANNING, OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IS NECESSARY. THE CHILDREN'S ATTORNEYS PROJECT PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT HAD THE BENEFIT OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION IN COURT.

    Expenses $7,719,158

  • ITS GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROJECT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO VULNERABLE SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE CIVIL RIGHTS AND PROPERTY ARE AT SIGNIFICANT RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND LOSS. THE PROJECT PROVIDES A VOICE IN COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. LEGAL AID CENTER'S CONSUMER RIGHTS PROJECT HELP FAMILIES REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY RESOLVING CONSUMER-RELATED PROBLEMS SUCH AS FORECLOSURE, PREDATORY LENDING, AND CAR REPOSSESSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. THOSE EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED UNDER CONSUMER RIGHTS PROJECT IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. LEGAL AID CENTER'S GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE FACING OR UNDER GUARDIANSHIP TO ENSURE THE PERSON'S LEGAL RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED. CASES ARE REFERRED TO THE GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY PROGRAM FROM THE COURT.

    Expenses $3,502,854

  • THE FAMILY JUSTICE PROJECT PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD LEGAL REPRESENTATION. VICTIMS LEAVING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS OFTEN REQUIRE EXTENDED PROTECTIVE ORDERS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR STALKING AND HARASSMENT, CHILD CUSTODY/CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS AND/OR DIVORCES, INTERCESSION WITH LANDLORDS OR EMPLOYERS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE HOUSEHOLD (I.E. IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING ON HOW TO ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT CREDIT, ETC.). THIS PROGRAM LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD FOR A VICTIM WHO OTHERWISE SUFFERS INTIMIDATION FROM A BETTER FINANCED BATTERER.

    Expenses $3,302,969

  • LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PROVIDES FREE LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. THE PRO BONO PROJECT PROVIDES PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS NEEDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION WITH AN ISSUE NOT REGULARLY HANDLED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF ATTORNEYS, OR WITH MATTERS THAT CANNOT BE HANDLED BY THE ATTORNEYS DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES. THE PRO BONO PROJECT RECRUITS PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDING FAMILY LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN, BANKRUPTCY, REAL ESTATE FRAUD, GUARDIANSHIP, AND CONSUMER FRAUD. THE PRO BONO PROJECT ALSO RUNS A VARIETY OF ASK-A-LAWYER PROGRAMS WHERE UNREPRESENTED PEOPLE CAN MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THEIR CASE. THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL INFORMATION AND FORMS TO THOSE WISHING TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN CIVIL MATTERS IN THE CLARK COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. TYPES OF MATTERS INCLUDE SMALL CLAIMS, EVICTIONS, HOUSING, HARASSMENT, AND LAWSUITS AND JUDGMENTS FOR MONEY. THE MISSION OF THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER IS TO INCREASE INFORMED ACCESS TO THE COURT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION, LEGAL FORMS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SELF-REPRESENTED CIVIL LITIGANTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND STAFFS THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE COURTS. THE CIVIL LAW SELF-HELP CENTER ALSO HOUSES A NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE CENTER MEDIATOR ON SITE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION. THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL INFORMATION AND FORMS TO THOSE WISHING TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN DOMESTIC MATTERS IN THE CLARK COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. TYPES OF MATTERS INCLUDE DIVORCE, CUSTODY AND PATERNITY, SEPARATION, ANNULMENT, PROTECTION ORDERS, CHILD SUPPORT, GUARDIANSHIP, PROBATE, AND JUVENILE MATTERS. THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER IS TO INCREASE INFORMED ACCESS TO THE COURT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION, LEGAL FORMS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SELF-REPRESENTED CIVIL LITIGANTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND STAFFS THE FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT. THE RESILIENCY AND JUSTICE CENTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, THE VEGAS STRONG RESILIENCY CENTER (VSRC) IS A PLACE OF HEALING AND SUPPORT DEDICATED TO SERVING AS A MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER FOR RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY THE SHOOTING AT THE ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL. THE CENTER IS MANAGED BY LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, AND IS STAFFED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING PROFESSIONALS TO HELP PEOPLE ACCESS RESOURCES TO HELP THEM BUILD STRENGTH AND RESILIENCY IN THE AFTERMATH OF THIS INCIDENT. ANYONE IMPACTED BY 1 OCTOBER OR OTHER VIOLENT CRIME IS WELCOME TO CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT THE RESILIENCY CENTER. SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDE VICTIM ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL CARE REFERRALS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR ONLINE SERVICES INCLUDING FBI VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES. FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND POSSIBLE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR ISSUES INVOLVING INSURANCE MATTERS, MEDICAL BILLING PROBLEMS, DEBT COLLECTION, HOUSING AND EVICTIONS, FAMILY LAW MATTERS AND MORE. THE CULINARY & BARTENDERS UNIONS LEGAL SERVICES FUND WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CULINARY WORKERS UNION LOCAL 226, UNITE HERE BARTENDERS UNION LOCAL 165, PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS, AND LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA TO HELP SAFEGUARD THE LEGAL AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR HOTEL, CASINO, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICE FUND, LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA HAS A TEAM OF ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES THAT HELP WITH LEGAL MATTERS INCLUDING IMMIGRATION, BANKRUPTCY, HOUSING, TENANT'S RIGHTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES, AND FAMILY LAW INFORMATION.

    Expenses $8,605,669 · Revenue $4,986,047

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • BARBARA BUCKLEY

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $268,468
    From this org
    $227,358
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,110
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,358
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $11,368
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,742
    Filer's total
    $268,468

  • TERRY BRATTON

    CHIEF FINANC

    Total calculated
    $231,972
    From this org
    $192,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,372
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $192,600
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,630
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,742
    Filer's total
    $231,972

  • JANICE WOLF

    ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $191,932
    From this org
    $162,833
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,099
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,833
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,142
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,957
    Filer's total
    $191,932

  • APRIL S GREEN

    ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $190,211
    From this org
    $161,167
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,044
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,167
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,058
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,986
    Filer's total
    $190,211

  • ROBERT FLEMMING

    ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $176,816
    From this org
    $159,063
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,753
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,063
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,953
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,800
    Filer's total
    $176,816

  • SUSAN NOYCE

    ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $179,686
    From this org
    $151,143
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,543
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $151,143
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,557
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,986
    Filer's total
    $179,686

  • CANDACE BARR

    ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $176,637
    From this org
    $148,267
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,370
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,267
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,413
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,957
    Filer's total
    $176,637

  • MARISA RODRIGUEZ

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • ELIZABETH NELSON

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHELBY KEEFER

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • OGONNA BROWN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • KAREN HALLER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GABRIELLE HOUSTON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MONA KAVEH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBIN RATCLIFFE MANZINI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHON MARTIN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICHARD MORGAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BETSY WARD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN VALERY WHITE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARSHAL WILLICK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $39,593,805
    Expenses
    $25,442,365
    Contributions
    $33,617,062
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $35,574,627
    Expenses
    $23,289,112
    Contributions
    $30,890,163
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $19,468,573
    Expenses
    $19,733,133
    Contributions
    $15,351,113
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $24,434,889
    Expenses
    $17,654,412
    Assets (EOY)
    $66,332,477

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $20,486,612
    Expenses
    $16,603,290
    Assets (EOY)
    $60,274,886

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $21,876,631
    Expenses
    $14,566,511
    Assets (EOY)
    $53,473,445

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $23,414,552
    Expenses
    $12,725,427
    Assets (EOY)
    $43,385,899

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,063,617
    Expenses
    $10,598,097
    Assets (EOY)
    $32,989,902

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,802,605
    Expenses
    $9,950,983
    Assets (EOY)
    $28,499,182

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,935,663
    Expenses
    $8,921,271
    Assets (EOY)
    $26,393,065

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,608,825
    Expenses
    $8,297,577
    Assets (EOY)
    $25,222,403

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,343,922
    Expenses
    $7,042,064
    Assets (EOY)
    $25,456,917

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.