Pro Bono Net Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Pro Bono Net Inc employed 52 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 12/2021, Pro Bono Net Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BRING THE POWER OF THE LAW TO ALL BY CONNECTING ATTORNEYS TO THOSE MOST IN NEED AND CREATING LEGAL TOOLS AND INFORMATION THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE AND NATIONAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES: PRO BONO NET SUPPORTS A TECHNOLOGY FOR LEGALEMPOWERMENT LEARNING NETWORK TO BUILD NEW KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY IN THE U.S. TOLEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY IN LEGAL EMPOWERMENT MODELS THAT COMPLEMENT, OR REACH BEYOND,TRADITIONAL JUSTICE ACTORS AND INSTITUTIONS. IN FALL 2020, PRO BONO NET HOSTED AWEEKLONG VIRTUAL CONVENING, DECOLONIZING JUSTICE. THE SERIES HAD MORE THAN 450ATTENDEES, INCLUDING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE ACCESS-TO-JUSTICE LANDSCAPE.LAWHELPNY: LAWHELPNY.ORG IS AN ONLINE TOOL FOR HELPING LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS RESOLVE THEIR LEGAL PROBLEMS. TO HELP NEW YORKERS NAVIGATE A COMPLEX LEGAL SYSTEM,LAWHELPNY.ORG AND ITS SPANISH MIRROR SITE AYUDALEGALNY.ORG MAINTAIN THOUSANDS OFPAGES OF USEFUL WEB CONTENT ABOUT LEGAL RIGHTS, HOST INFORMATION ABOUT FREE LEGALSERVICE PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE, AND PRODUCE KNOW YOUR RIGHTSSELF-HELP RESOURCES ACROSS THE CIVIL LEGAL SPECTRUM. THE SITES PROVIDE LEGALINFORMATION IN MORE THAN 30 LANGUAGES AND HAS A LIVEHELP CHAT FEATURE TO CONNECTTHOSE IN NEED TO A HUMAN BEING WHO CAN HELP THEM IN REAL TIME. IN 2021, LAWHELPNYHAD MORE THAN 600,000 USERS, AND LIVEHELP OPERATORS VOLUNTEERED 4,685 HOURS TO ASSIST 10,288 PEOPLE IN NEED.IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES NETWORK: IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES NETWORK (IAN), CO-FOUNDED BY PRO BONO NET WITH LEADING IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, IS THE COUNTRYS LARGESTNETWORK OF NONPROFIT IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES, ORGANIZERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WITHMORE THAN 8,000 MEMBERS. IAN DEVELOPS COLLABORATIVE, AUTHORITATIVE AND FREE RESOURCES AND TRAININGS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE NONPROFIT IMMIGRATION LEGAL SECTOR. IAN ALSO DEVELOPS AWARD-WINNING ONLINE TOOLS AND MOBILE APPS TO HELP IMMIGRANTS UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, AND TO CONNECT WITH QUALIFIED LEGAL HELP TO PROTECT THEIR FUTURE. IN JUST ONE EXAMPLE, IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS, IANS ONLINE PLATFORM, CITIZENSHIPWORKS, HAS HELPED OVER 50,000 LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS AFFORDABLY AND CONFIDENTLY APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP.PRO BONO MANAGER: PRO BONO MANAGER, A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE VENTURE, OFFERS LAW FIRMS ACUSTOMIZED 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark O'brien President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $195,496 |
Doug Carlson Dir. Tech & Ops | 40 | $167,856 | |
Donald Bellamy Sr Developer | 40 | $140,810 | |
Elizabeth Keith Program Director | 40 | $135,404 | |
Mark Mcgrath Chief Dev Officer | 40 | $127,241 | |
Rodrigo Camarena Program Director | 40 | $116,691 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marlabs Inc Technology | 12/30/21 | $594,383 |
Microsoft Corporation Hosting | 12/30/21 | $162,273 |
Capstone Practice Systems Inc Technology | 12/30/21 | $120,785 |
Cdw Hosting | 12/30/21 | $101,552 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,291,708 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $971,189 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,262,897 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,276,942 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,542,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $215,156 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,002 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,674,186 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $521,452 |
| Payroll taxes | $240,895 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $316,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $118,962 |
| Information technology | $807,265 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $265,673 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $286,181 |
| Insurance | $37,726 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,527,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $160,448 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $832,323 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $457,624 |
| 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 | $59,145 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $466,888 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,325 |
| Total assets | $2,007,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $403,285 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $274,163 |
| 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 | $700,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $39,681 |
| Total liabilities | $1,417,129 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $480,624 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $110,000 |
| 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 | $2,007,753 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Pro Bono Net Inc has recieved totaling $400,865.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110,000 |
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: INCREASING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR IMMIGRANT AND MIGRANT WORKERS | $100,000 |
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $35,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $29,500 |
National Partnership For New Americans Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Ambrose Monell Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Queens Legal Services Corporation New York, NY | $7,168,967 | $14,854,603 |
Manhattan Legal Services New York, NY | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 |
Center For Family Representation New York, NY | $10,722,603 | $13,029,708 |
Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County N Y Hempstead, NY | $573,832 | $10,183,365 |
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $9,582,845 | $6,504,940 |
Pro Bono Net Inc New York, NY | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 |
Office Of The Appellate Defender Inc New York, NY | $4,161,878 | $4,307,867 |
Erie County Bar Association Buffalo, NY | $1,988,348 | $4,393,216 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |
Western New York Law Center Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,094,665 | $3,060,325 |
National Center For Law And Economic Justice Inc New York, NY | $1,606,041 | $2,152,683 |