National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Lawyers Guild Foundation 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, National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $10,196,206. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM GRANTS PROVIDE TRAINING & RESOURCES TO MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY & THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE LAW & CURRENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Mcgee Managing Director | Officer | 35 | $101,000 |
Jeffrey Petrucelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.2 | $0 |
Judy Somberg Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Bruce Nestor President | OfficerTrustee | 2.3 | $0 |
Elena Cohen Term Ended 10/15/2021 | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Barbara Dudley Director | Trustee | 0.9 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $907,131 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $67,239 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $907,131 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47,425 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $145,641 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,100,197 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,043,650 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,053 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,069 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,959 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,274 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,000 |
Office expenses | $14,706 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,260 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,088 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,256,306 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,256 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,148,660 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $43,197 |
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 | $1,602 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,925,964 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,326,679 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,320 |
Grants payable | $261,514 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $293,834 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,986,845 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $46,000 |
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 | $5,326,679 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc has awarded $1,036,209 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $516,086 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGE IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $405,763 |
NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD - MINNESOTA CHAPTER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD, AN ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $37,600 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD, AN ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $29,100 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD, AN ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $15,510 |
NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD - DETROIT CHAPTER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE DETROIT CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD, AN ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $14,100 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $359,391.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $200,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,305 |
Cloud Mountain Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIC | $40,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $39,950 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,986 |
Island Foundation Inc Marion, MA PURPOSE: PENZANCE | $8,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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John R Oishei Foundation Buffalo, NY | $294,151,477 | $18,357,929 |
Lor Foundation Inc West Chester, PA | $352,392,197 | $12,888,892 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $386,701,292 | $35,946,563 |
Connelly Foundation West Conshohocken, PA | $387,913,026 | $27,891,431 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY | $66,234,265 | $62,922,703 |
Essel Foundation Inc Purchase, NY | $100,106,056 | $12,292,478 |
Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation New York, NY | $0 | $44,744,046 |
Kz Family Foundation New York, NY | $10,936,301 | $30,139,672 |
The Freeman Foundation P-01644-00-7 New York, NY | $343,405,683 | $35,941,951 |
Hearst Foundation Inc New York, NY | $439,249,947 | $42,040,987 |
Tansy Charitable Foundation New York, NY | $325,076,608 | $77,631,295 |
Gordon & Llura Gund Foundation Princeton, NJ | $18,024,465 | $6,191,436 |