Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prisoners Legal Services Of New York 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 09/2021, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc generated $6.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PRISONERS, TO HELP THEM TO SECURE THEIR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE HUMANE PRISONS AND FOR A MORE HUMANE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO INMATES IN NYS CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES PRIMARILY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CONTRACTS WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Murtagh Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $192,898 |
Betsy Hutchings Deputy Director | 40 | $148,625 | |
Hector Nayo Controller | 40 | $132,236 | |
James M Bogin Senior Supervising Attorney | 40 | $129,293 | |
James Milstein Managing Attorney | 40 | $123,039 | |
Michael Cassidy Managing Attorney | 40 | $117,255 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,567,734 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,826,554 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,497 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,394,288 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,428 |
Investment income | $186 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $800 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,445,702 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $234,197 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,129 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,278,564 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $141,295 |
Other employee benefits | $869,559 |
Payroll taxes | $131,260 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,671 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $76,882 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,147 |
Office expenses | $235,853 |
Information technology | $5,540 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $356,693 |
Travel | $13,986 |
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 | $42,020 |
Insurance | $28,415 |
All other expenses | $1,382 |
Total functional expenses | $5,667,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $903,920 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,787 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,450,714 |
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 | $142,130 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $101,922 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $34,783 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,811 |
Total assets | $3,670,067 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $508,748 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $303,117 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $811,865 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,038,492 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $819,710 |
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 | $3,670,067 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc has recieved totaling $232,718.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Van Ameringen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: RENEWED SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED RELEASE PLANS, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE, FOR THOSE COMPLETING THEIR SENTENCES IN NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. | $150,000 |
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: RENEWED SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED RELEASE PLANS, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE, FOR THOSE COMPLETING THEIR SENTENCES IN NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. | $75,000 |
New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: NEW YORK BAR FOUNDATION LAW STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROJECT | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $218 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Project Model Offender Reintegration Experience Inc New Haven, CT | $8,541,176 | $9,312,007 |
Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc Albany, NY | $3,670,067 | $6,445,702 |
Getting Out And Staying Out Inc New York, NY | $3,608,424 | $5,906,426 |
Children Of Promise Nyc Brooklyn, NY | $3,600,375 | $5,718,396 |
Youth Represent Inc New York, NY | $2,575,442 | $2,935,179 |
The Petey Greene Program Inc Princeton, NJ | $1,407,921 | $1,710,125 |
Hope Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $2,369,335 | $1,396,279 |
Alliance Of Families For Justice New York, NY | $1,011,042 | $1,591,170 |
Pennsylvania Innocence Project Philadelphia, PA | $2,009,245 | $1,441,550 |
Pre-Trial Services Corp Rochester, NY | $899,964 | $1,330,282 |
Sleighton School Elwyn, PA | $1,948,768 | $5,891,646 |
Thrive For Life Prison Project Inc New York, NY | $620,606 | $913,630 |