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THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITY, THE LEGISLATURE, THE PUBLIC, THE BAR, AND THE JUDICIARY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$82.3M
Program Spending
97%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$81M
Total Expenses
▼$78.3M
Total Assets
$24.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.7M
Net Assets
$20.4M
Officer Compensation
→$391.2K
Other Salaries
$1.8M
Investment Income
$1.1M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $72.6M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $17.8M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID | WORCESTER, MA | $16.2M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES | FALL RIVER, MA | $10M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
NORTHEAST LEGAL AID | LYNN, MA | $9.1M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | $8M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
METRO WEST LEGAL SERVICES | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $3.3M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
DISABILITY LAW CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $1.5M | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
CHILDRENS LAW CENTER OF MASSACHUSETTS | LYNN, MA | $916.1K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
DENOVO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $909.7K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
PRISONERS LEGAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $865.7K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
CENTER FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $823.6K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
PAIR PROJECT22-3003501 | BOSTON, MA | $601.3K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
CENTER FOR LAW AND EDUCATION | BOSTON, MA | $567.2K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $478.4K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN | BOSTON, MA | $442.2K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $435.6K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $379.7K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
JUSTICE AT WORK27-4670409 | BOSTON, MA | $60K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
RIAN (IIIC) | BOSTON, MA | $60K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS' PROJECT22-2486215 | BOSTON, MA | $50K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES | BOSTON, MA | $47.5K | Cash | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
| Total | $72.6M | |||
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES
BOSTON, MA
$17.8M
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID
WORCESTER, MA
$16.2M
SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES
FALL RIVER, MA
$10M
NORTHEAST LEGAL AID
LYNN, MA
$9.1M
MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE
BOSTON, MA
$8M
METRO WEST LEGAL SERVICES
FRAMINGHAM, MA
$3.3M
DISABILITY LAW CENTER
BOSTON, MA
$1.5M
CHILDRENS LAW CENTER OF MASSACHUSETTS
LYNN, MA
$916.1K
DENOVO
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$909.7K
PRISONERS LEGAL SERVICES
BOSTON, MA
$865.7K
CENTER FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION
NORTHAMPTON, MA
$823.6K
BOSTON, MA
$601.3K
CENTER FOR LAW AND EDUCATION
BOSTON, MA
$567.2K
NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER
BOSTON, MA
$478.4K
MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
BOSTON, MA
$442.2K
VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES
BOSTON, MA
$435.6K
VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER
BOSTON, MA
$379.7K
BOSTON, MA
$60K
RIAN (IIIC)
BOSTON, MA
$60K
BOSTON, MA
$50K
HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES
BOSTON, MA
$47.5K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
8
Clean Audits
8
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.8M | Yes | 2025-12-30 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.4M | Yes | 2024-10-03 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.3M | Yes | 2024-02-28 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $10.5M | Yes | 2022-10-25 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.6M | Yes | 2021-10-17 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.2M | Yes | 2020-10-14 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.9M | No | 2019-10-01 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.8M | No | 2018-10-22 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$10.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.8M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $82.3M | $81M | $78.3M | $24.2M | $20.4M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $81.1M | $79.8M | $76.2M | $26.4M | $16.4M |
| 2022 | $55.4M | $55.2M | $52.6M | $11.9M | $9.4M |
| 2021 | $49.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Lynne Parker | Executive Director | 35 | $245K | $0 | $48.3K | $293.3K |
| Azim Mazagonwalla | CFO (until 10/2024) | 35 | $177.9K | $0 | $48K | $225.9K |
| Tenzin Bayul | Board Secretary | 1 | $87.7K | $0 | $14.5K | $102.2K |
| Carol Starkey Esq | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Vitali Esq | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Mcintyre Esq | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Lynne Parker
Executive Director
$293.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$245K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$48.3K
Azim Mazagonwalla
CFO (until 10/2024)
$225.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$177.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$48K
Tenzin Bayul
Board Secretary
$102.2K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$87.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.5K
Carol Starkey Esq
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Vitali Esq
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Edward Mcintyre Esq
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobey Johnson | Technology Director | 35 | $158.2K | $0 | $39.4K | $197.6K |
| Patricia Swansey | Program Director | 35 | $150.7K | $0 | $33.7K | $184.4K |
| Michael Raabe | Program Director | 35 | $139.9K | $0 | $32.3K |
Tobey Johnson
Technology Director
$197.6K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$158.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.4K
Patricia Swansey
Program Director
$184.4K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$150.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.7K
Michael Raabe
Program Director
$172.2K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$139.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.3K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Woodberry | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| April English Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Geoffrey A Wilson Ret | Board Member (until 4/2025) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Richard Simons | Board Member (as Of 11/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Casey | Board Member (until 10/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Livia Arzuaga Gonzalez |
Alma Woodberry
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
April English Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hon Geoffrey A Wilson Ret
Board Member (until 4/2025)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $49.3M |
| $49.1M |
| $14M |
| $6.6M |
| 2020 | $39.5M | $39.2M | $36.9M | $9.3M | $6.2M |
| 2019 | $33.5M | $33.2M | $32.9M | $5.4M | $3.7M |
| 2018 | $30.8M | $30.6M | $29.4M | $6.5M | $3M |
| 2017 | $24.8M | $24.6M | $28.7M | $4.5M | $1.7M |
| 2016 | $28.1M | $28M | $24.9M | $7.6M | $5.5M |
| 2015 | $22.2M | $22M | $22.5M | $5.1M | $2.3M |
| 2014 | $20M | $19.7M | $20.1M | $4.8M | $2.7M |
| 2013 | $19.4M | $18.8M | $18.2M | $5.1M | $2.7M |
| 2012 | $16M | $15.6M | $15.7M | $2.3M | $1.5M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| $172.2K |
| Laura Booth | Program Director | 35 | $140.9K | $0 | $23.1K | $164K |
| Wendy Valentine | Program Director | 35 | $118.6K | $0 | $33.3K | $151.9K |
Laura Booth
Program Director
$164K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$140.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$23.1K
Wendy Valentine
Program Director
$151.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$118.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.3K
| Board Member |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Mala Rafik Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Jeanne Stone Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Bond Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hon Richard Simons
Board Member (as Of 11/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Casey
Board Member (until 10/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Livia Arzuaga Gonzalez
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mala Rafik Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Jeanne Stone Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Bond Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0