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 09/2023, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc employed 58 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 09/2023, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES AND DIRECT REPRESENTATION OF NON-CITIZENS WHO WERE PLACED IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS IN IMMIGRATION COURTS WHILE INCARCERATED AT NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND/OR DETAINED AT THE BUFFALO FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER IN BATAVIA, NEW YORK. PLS REPRESENTED CLIENTS IN IMMIGRATION COURTS, THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS AND THE SECOND CIRCUIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John S Kiernan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas J Curran Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William D Gibney Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bijan Amini Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Claudia Angelos Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lawrence Bartley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,648,230 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,437,710 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,085,940 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,520 |
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 | $6,113,343 |
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. | $432,768 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,553 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,397,728 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,993 |
Other employee benefits | $792,345 |
Payroll taxes | $260,169 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $87,967 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $106,304 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $94,214 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $96,369 |
Information technology | $95,179 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $435,277 |
Travel | $91,979 |
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 | $39,205 |
Insurance | $37,163 |
All other expenses | $66,254 |
Total functional expenses | $6,403,390 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,250 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,974,326 |
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 | $70,477 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,776 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $966,191 |
Total assets | $4,267,020 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $747,801 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $142,522 |
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 | $961,307 |
Total liabilities | $1,851,630 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,312,050 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,340 |
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 | $4,267,020 |