Legal Aid Society

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Every day, in every borough, The Legal Aid Society works in courtrooms and communities to deliver justice to New Yorkers. Each year, our direct representation of thousands of individuals informs our impact litigation efforts and policy advocacy, providing us with a powerful perspective from which to begin dismantling the systemic barriers that keep our clients from thriving.

Contributions are 100% tax-deductible and will be used in the area of greatest need.

The Legal Aid Society is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization as described by the Internal Revenue Code. The organization’s EIN is 13-5562265.

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Your tax-deductible donation helps us make equal justice a reality. Give Online now or make your donation monthly!

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Your tax-deductible donation helps us make equal justice a reality. Give Online now or make your donation monthly!

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To make a donation to The Legal Aid Society via wire transfer, please use the following information:

Bank Name: JPMorgan Chase
Address: 383 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017
ABA Routing Number: 021000021
Account Number: 000000244012928

Please include the name of the donor or institution in the memo field, thank you.

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With annual giving of $2,500 or more, you can become a member of the Justice Network, with benefits including invitations to special events and exclusive updates on our work. Learn more.

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The Legal Aid Society happily accepts credit card and check donations by mail. Your tax-deductible donation helps us make equal justice a reality for all those who are struggling in silence.

Please enclose the form below and mail your gift to: The Legal Aid Society, Development Department, 199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038.

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Honor or memorialize someone special with a donation to The Legal Aid Society and help make a lasting change in the lives of New Yorkers in need.

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Making a gift through your Donor Advised Fund is quick and easy. Use the widget below and choose The Legal Aid Society as the designation, or contact Caroline King at 917.581.2737

Tax ID Number: 13-5562265
Mailing Address:
199 Water Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10038

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Support The Legal Aid Society by making a gift of stock. A gift of appreciated stock will help you avoid capital gains taxes on the stock’s increased value while also maximizing your income-tax deduction, allowing you to make a positive impact not only on our community but on your wallet as well.

If your broker or bank holds your securities, your gift can be electronically transferred:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Account Title: The Legal Aid Society
Depository Trust Corp (DTC): 0902
Credit Account Number: P72500

FFC Account of – The Legal Aid Society
FFC Account Number – H77843003
Tax ID Number: 13-5562265

Contact Our Broker:
Robert Keefer
Account Representative
855-898 2705
pb.service2705@jpmorgan.com
JPMorgan Chase
390 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

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Find out if your company has a matching gift policy — talk to your employer or human resources department to get the matching gift form.

Here’s some information you might need for the form:

Tax ID Number: 13-5562265

Mailing Address:
199 Water Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Contact person:

Caroline King
917.581.2737

Will or Trust

Many supporters choose to leave a donation to The Legal Aid Society in their wills and trusts as a way of building a powerful legacy of equal justice.

If you are interested in including The Legal Aid Society in your will, please contact our Development Office.

If you prefer to speak to an attorney about drafting your will, we suggest the following language:

“I bequeath (amount OR percentage) to Legal Aid Society, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of New York, with the principal business address of 199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 and federal tax identification number 13-5562265.”

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Many supporters choose to leave a donation to The Legal Aid Society in their wills and trusts as a way of building a powerful legacy of equal justice.

If you are interested in including The Legal Aid Society in your will, please contact our Development Office.

If you prefer to speak to an attorney about drafting your will, we suggest the following language:

“I bequeath (amount OR percentage) to Legal Aid Society, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of New York, with the principal business address of 199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 and federal tax identification number 13-5562265.”

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Inquire with your bank or broker about leaving bank accounts, certificates of deposit, or securities accounts directly to The Legal Aid Society. A charitable deduction will be available to your estate for the value of the account passing to The Legal Aid Society.

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Note: A charitable deduction will be available to your estate for the value of an account passing to LAS. To arrange such a gift, please contact your bank or broker to obtain the necessary forms.

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Inquire about giving The Legal Aid Society real estate or a remainder interest in your residence after you and your spouse are deceased. You can claim a current income tax charitable deduction for the present value of the remainder interest which will pass to The Legal Aid Society in the future.

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Note: You and your spouse may retain the right to live in your home for your lifetimes, after which your home would pass to The Legal Aid Society. You can claim a current income tax charitable deduction for the present value of the remainder interest which will pass to LAS in the future. In addition, a charitable deduction will be available to our estate for the value of the remainder interest passing to LAS please contact your attorney.

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You can inquire about making The Legal Aid Society a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or of a retirement account upon your passing.

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Note: If The Legal Aid Society is a designated beneficiary of your life insurance or of your IRA or other retirement account upon your death, the estate tax burden on your estate may be reduced as a result of the charitable deduction available to your estate for the full amount of the insurance proceeds or the value of the property held in your IRA, or retirement account passing to LAS . To leave life insurance to LAS, please contact your insurance agent or insurance company. To leave an IRA or a retirement account to LAS, please contact your plan administrator or account custodian.

Have Questions?

For more information about ways to give to The Legal Aid Society, contact our Caroline King in our Development Department.

How Your Donation Helps

The dedication of our supporters and partners helps us make justice in every borough a reality. Here’s some of what your support helped us achieve last year.

183K+

Individual legal matters handled by The Legal Aid Society.

136K+

Households who gained critical protections against eviction after we brought litigation to reopen the state pandemic rental assistance portal.

31K+

Helpline calls answered for a range of legal issues.