Nonprofit · EIN 67-0254654
LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC
Tax-exempt · CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,491,075 | $2,573,305 | $917,770 | $7,437,935 | $467,133 | $6,970,802 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,600,989 | $2,757,481 | $843,508 | $6,717,341 | $671,701 | $6,045,640 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,346,322
- of which government grants
- $2,946,125
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $144,753
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,266,637
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,712,089
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,538
- Occupancy
- $115,026
- Travel
- $17,326
- Depreciation
- $169,122
- Program services (functional)
- $1,916,473
- Management and general (functional)
- $656,832
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,717,341
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,437,935
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $467,133
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,970,802
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,479,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,977,025
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- -$6,223
- Gross receipts
- $3,491,075
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- VI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY KING GADDY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $183,569 | $23,329 |
| KENNETH GUYE | DIR OF FINAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,846 | $21,558 |
| DAMION SANDERS | LITIGATION D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,700 | $16,467 |
| KYLE BEIGHLE | STAFF ATTORN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,667 | $14,463 |
| AYSHA GREGORY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BROWN WILLIAMS ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN MIROCHA ESQ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA QUINLAND ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO K WILLIAMS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SU-LAYNE WALKER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VONETTA NORMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| XAWNTOIA FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILFREDO A GUZMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AFISHA HILLOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLYE WEBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY KING GADDY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $173,545 | $30,963 |
| KENNETH GUYE | DIR OF FINAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,418 | $26,468 |
| DAWN DYER | MANAGING ATT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,583 | $28,416 |
| STEPHEN FRANKO | MANAGING ATT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,708 | $19,749 |
| DAMION SANDERS | LITIGATION D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,775 | $15,483 |
| AYSHA GREGORY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BROWN WILLIAMS ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN MIROCHA ESQ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA QUINLAND ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO K WILLIAMS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SU-LAYNE WALKER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VONETTA NORMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| XAWNTOIA FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILFREDO A GUZMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AFISHA HILLOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLYE WEBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- ESTATE 3017 ORANGE GROVE, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820-0000
- In care of
- % LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VI INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHELBY KING GADDY, 3017 ORANGE GROVE, ST CROIX, VI 00820
- Signed the 990
- SHELBY KING GADDY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (340) 718-2626
- Website
- WWW.LSVILAW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERT SMITH & CO
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ACCESS JUSTICE, PROTECT RIGHTS, AND EDUCATE PEOPLE IN POVERTY IN ORDER TO EMPOWER THEM TO MOVE TOWARD SELF- SUFFIENCY. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO ITS CLIENTS; RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS; FREE OF CHARGE, WHOSE INCOME ARE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS.
Program accomplishments
- VIRGIN ISLANDS LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION THE VIRGIN ISLANDS LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION (LEPC) SERVES AS A STATE ADMINISTERING AGENCY FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND GRANTS. LEPC MANAGES AND SUB-GRANTS FEDERAL FUNDS TO AGENCIES AND NON-PROFITS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUTH, FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THESE FUNDS ARE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIFIC USE IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE TARGETED SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATED AS SET FORTH IN THE GRANTING DOCUMENTS. LEPC ADMINISTERS THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) AND VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED BY LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC.Expenses $351,292
- VIRGIN ISLAND GOVERNMENT THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS IS AN ORGANIZED UNINCORPORATED UNITED STATES TERRITORY. THE GOVERNMENT IS COMPRISED OF A TERRITORY GOVERNOR ELECTED EVERY FOUR YEARS AND A UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE ELECTED TO SERVE IN TWO YEAR TERMS. THE TERRITORY'S JUDICIARY IS COMPRISED OF THE SUPERIOR COURT AND THE SUPREME COURT WITH JUDGES APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR. THE GOVERNOR SUBMITS AN ANNUAL BUDGET TO THE LEGISLATURE WHICH INCLUDES DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC., ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER NON-PROFITS, UNDER ITS MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORY. THESE FUNDS ARE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS.Expenses $977,656
- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC) IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS IN 1974 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME AMERICANS. LSC PROMOTES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY PROVIDING FUNDING TOP 133 INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID PROGRAMS IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND U.S. TERRITORIES. CONGRESS APPROPRIATES FUNDS TO LSC WHICH IT THEN DISTRIBUTES TO THE LEGAL AID GRANTEE PROGRAMS VIA A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. THESE GRANTS MAY BE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIFIC USE SUCH AS GENERAL OPERATING, TECHNOLOGY, DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND TO PROVIDE PRIVATE ATTORNEY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME RESIDENCE.Expenses $475,491
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $112,034
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 67-0254654
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,437,935
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,491,075
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,491,075 | $2,573,305 | $7,437,935 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,600,989 | $2,757,481 | $6,717,341 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,374,822 | $2,113,771 | $5,815,508 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 67-0254654).
Questions about LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC
- What is the EIN of LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC is 67-0254654.
- Is LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHELBY KING GADDY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,569 (SHELBY KING GADDY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,491,075, expenses of $2,573,305 and total assets of $7,437,935 at year end.
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