Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 13-2605599
Organization Overview
Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A 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 06/2020, Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2017, Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $2,954,701. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BROOKLYN A'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED)WE REPRESENT SMALL BUSINESSES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZE TENANTS, BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, AND ESTABLISH COMMUNITY-RUN SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE FACILITIES, AND UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT HELP ALLEVIATE THE NEGATIVE REPERCUSSIONS OF POVERTY. CED ATTORNEYS WORK BOTH AS IN-HOUSE AND SPECIAL PROJECT COUNSEL, OFFERING OUR CLIENTS ONGOING, LONG-TERM REPRESENTATION. PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSINGWE PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND DISPLACEMENT AND SUPPORT THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY REPRESENTING TENANTS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, THROUGH TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS, DEFENDING THEM IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS, AND, IF NECESSARY, BRINGING AFFIRMATIVE CASES TO STOP LANDLORD NEGLECT AND HARASSMENT.HANDLED CASES PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUAL TENANTS, FIGHTING EVICTION AND DISPLACEMENT. PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO TENANT ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND COMMUNITY COALITIONS IMPACTING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS. CONSUMER AND ECONOMIC ADVOCACYWE EMPOWER UNDERREPRESENTED CONSUMERS TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE MARKETPLACE, AND COURTS, IN ORDER TO BE FINANCIALLY STABLE. CEA ATTORNEYS PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING ADVICE, ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION SERVICES, TO HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE AND/OR VICTIMIZED BY PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES AND TO LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE DISPUTES WITH THE IRS AND/OR NYS.- SERVED HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE.- SERVED LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS WITH IRS/NYS TAX ISSUES.- IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FORECLOSURE AND TAX ISSUES THROUGH TRAININGS AND PRO SE WORKSHOPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Rose Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $189,116 |
David Ruan CFO | Officer | 40 | $169,480 |
Leander Mcrae Director Of Pah | 40 | $129,603 | |
Charnyl Revere Dir. Operations | 40 | $127,808 | |
Tamara Del Carmen Director Of Cea | 40 | $123,156 | |
Gloria A Ramon Cdo | 40 | $118,964 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Create The Remarkable Inc Marketing And Outreach | 6/29/21 | $138,750 |
Just-tech Llc It Support | 6/29/21 | $121,638 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,092,221 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $411,200 |
| 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 | $5,763,964 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $388,142 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,635,294 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $74,564 |
| Other employee benefits | $432,321 |
| Payroll taxes | $253,729 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,112 |
| 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 | $548,675 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $122,917 |
| Information technology | $97,571 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $376,100 |
| Travel | $11,214 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $144,302 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $174,601 |
| Insurance | $68,209 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,273,767 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,887,856 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $983,969 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $154,906 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $187,736 |
| Total assets | $5,251,200 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $539,800 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $54,278 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $115,384 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,238,336 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $930,800 |
| Other liabilities | $31,743 |
| Total liabilities | $3,910,341 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,340,859 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A has awarded $682,613 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY | | $503,959 |
Boston, MA | | $178,654 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A has recieved totaling $70,838.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Center For New York City New York, NY PURPOSE: HOUSING & LEGAL COUNSELING | $55,000 |
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Herbert And Lillian Heilpern Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $650 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $188 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $15,826,247 | $17,157,685 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT | $9,418,549 | $12,353,478 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |
Legal Services Nyc New York, NY | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 |