Pro Bono Net Inc
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-1521179
Organization Overview
Pro Bono Net Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pro Bono Net Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pro Bono Net Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Pro Bono Net Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRINGING LEGAL AID TO THOSE MOST IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL JUSTICE PROGRAM: OUR CIVIL JUSTICE PROGRAM INCUBATES, SCALES AND MANAGES INNOVATIVE ONLINE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELP PEOPLE NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND MAKE THAT SYSTEM FAIRER FOR EVERYONE. CIVIL JUSTICE PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: LAWHELP.ORG, OUR NETWORK OF STATEWIDE LEGAL INFORMATION PORTALS IN 17 STATES, HELPS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITHOUT LAWYERS UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, AND CONNECT WITH FREE AND LOW-COST HELP IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY; LAWHELPNY, THE LEADING CONSUMER LEGAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL RESOURCE FOR LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS, PROVIDES NEARLY HALF A MILLION NEW YORKERS A YEAR WITH PLAIN LANGUAGE LEGAL RIGHTS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO TRUSTED SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP PROTECT THEIR HOUSING, SAFETY, PUBLIC BENEFITS, FAMILIES AND MORE; LAWHELP INTERACTIVE (LHI), OUR SELF-HELP PLATFORM FOR CREATING LEGAL DOCUMENTS, HELPS MORE THAN A MILLION LOW-INCOME AND ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS CREATE FREE AND ACCURATE COURT FORMS AND SELF-ADVOCACY LETTERS SIMPLY AND EASILY, AN ESSENTIAL STEP IN BEING ABLE TO EXERCISE, VOICE AND DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS; THE LEGAL RISK DETECTOR, OUR WEB-BASED LEGAL HEALTH "CHECK-UP" TOOL USED BY ELDERCARE PROFESSIONALS TO SCREEN THOUSANDS OF AT-RISK OLDER ADULTS FOR LEGAL NEEDS AND EASILY REFER THEM TO LEGAL SERVICES; PROBONO.NET, OUR NATIONAL ONLINE NETWORK FOR PRO BONO AND LEGAL AID ADVOCATES TO ACCESS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, MENTORS, AND PRACTICE RESOURCES IN CRITICAL AREAS SUCH AS IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS, LEGAL HELP FOR VETERANS, AND ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF CLIMATE-DRIVEN DISASTERS.PRO BONO MANAGER: PRO BONO MANAGER, A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE VENTURE, OFFERS LAW FIRMS A CUSTOMIZED PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND REACH OF THEIR PRO BONO PROGRAMS. PRO BONO MANAGER HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY LEADING INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS AND IS USED BY THOUSANDS OF LAWYERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS WITHIN THOSE FIRMS TO PROVIDE FREE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED.JUSTICIA LAB IS PRO BONO NET'S IMMIGRANT JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY LAB, AND A NONPROFIT LEGAL TECH INITIATIVE WHOSE MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM IMMIGRANT JUSTICE THROUGH COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY. JUSTICIA LAB SERVICES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:CITIZENSHIPWORKS, OUR EASY-TO-USE ONLINE TOOL THAT MAKES APPLYING FOR CITIZENSHIP EASY AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. CITIZENSHIPWORKS HAS HELPED MORE THAN 50,000 INDIVIDUALS UNDERSTAND THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS, APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP, AND ACCESS HELP THROUGH A NETWORK OF 200 PARTNERS.IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES NETWORK (IAN), A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 11,000 LAWYERS, PARALEGALS, STUDENTS, AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO IMMIGRANT JUSTICE. IAN HARNESSES THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATION TO PROVIDE NONPROFIT AND PRO BONO IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTITIONERS WITH FREE ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES, PRACTICE RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO EXPERTS ON ISSUES SUCH AS REFUGEE/ASYLUM ADVOCACY, WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT CHILDREN, AND WORKING WITH CLIENTS IN DETENTION. RECLAMO!, LAUNCHED IN 2022, AND THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL TOOL DEVELOPED TO DATE TO COMBAT WAGE THEFT OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES. RECLAMO! ALLOWS WORKERS TO REMOTELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IDENTIFY THEIR RISK OF WAGE THEFT, INITIATE THE WAGE RECOVERY PROCESS, AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKPLACE ORGANIZING. IMMI, A WEBBY AWARD-WINNING FREE ONLINE TOOL THAT HELPS IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S. EASILY SCREEN FOR OPTIONS, FIND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROTECT THEIR FUTURE. TO DATE, MORE THAN 200,000 IMMIGRANTS HAVE USED IMMI TO FIND INFORMATION ON TOPICS LIKE FAMILY-BASED PETITIONS, ASYLUM, U VISAS AND SIJS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betty Balli Torres Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
J Nicholas Baughan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Leeann Black Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Edward J Walters Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark O'brien President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $204,662 |
Frank Azzopardi Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marlabs Inc Technology | 12/30/23 | $598,466 |
Microsoft Corporation Hosting | 12/30/23 | $170,199 |
151 West 30th Street Llc Landlord | 12/30/23 | $163,777 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,377,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $844,503 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,221,603 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,948,232 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,960,336 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,141,032 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $572,845 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,453 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,272,160 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $535,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $226,016 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $313,609 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $102,492 |
| Information technology | $722,393 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $190,923 |
| Travel | $72,466 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $269,857 |
| Insurance | $37,693 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,521,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $260,821 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,362,467 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,079,278 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,350 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $373,366 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $188,604 |
| Total assets | $3,273,886 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $432,749 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $500,520 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $632,811 |
| Total liabilities | $1,566,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,455,331 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,475 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,273,886 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pro Bono Net Inc has awarded $95,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GAY MENS HEALTH CRISIS INC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS FOR CITIZENSHIPWORKS USERS ENROLLED WITH THE VIRTUAL NYS ONA OPPORTUNITY CENTER. | $20,000 |
MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK PURPOSE: LEGAL AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO SUPPORT RECLAMO! ("RECLAMO")- PBN'S DIGITAL TOOL TO COMBAT WAGE THEFT. | $75,000 |