The Bronx Defenders
- Assets
- $22.2m
- Revenue
- $47.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 424
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-3931074
Organization Overview
The Bronx Defenders is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Bronx Defenders employed 424 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bronx Defenders 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 06/2021, Bronx Defenders generated $47.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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
THE BRONX DEFENDERS PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, HOLISTIC LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO MORE THAN 20,000 LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN THE BRONX, EVERY YEAR, FREE OF CHARGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOLISTIC DEFENSE: EVERY CLIENT WHO COMES TO THE BRONX DEFENDERS IS CONNECTED TO AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF ADVOCATES, INCLUDING CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, FAMILY DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, CIVIL ATTORNEYS, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS, SOCIAL WORKERS, CIVIL LEGAL ADVOCATES, PARENT ADVOCATES, IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES, AND BENEFITS SPECIALISTS. EACH OF THESE TEAMS FOSTERS INTERDISCIPLINARY SKILLS, ENSURES COMPASSIONATE AND COMPREHENSIVE REPRESENTATION, AND SUPPORTS A CULTURE OF INNOVATIVE, ZEALOUS, AND HOLISTIC ADVOCACY. WE ALSO LEVERAGE THE EXPERIENCE OF THESE TEAMS IN AN EARLY ADVOCACY PROGRAM THAT ACTS AS AN OFFRAMP FOR THOSE AT RISK OF FUTURE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT. IN THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/2021, WE REPRESENTED OVER 20,000 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS HOLISTIC DEFENCE MODEL.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY: OUR ALLEGIANCE TO OUR CLIENTS AND OUR PROXIMITY TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM PLACE US ON THE FRONT LINES IN THE FIGHT FOR A JUST SOCIETY. WE BEAR WITNESS TO THE EXPERIENCES OF OUR CLIENTS, PROVIDING US WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND LEAD SOLUTIONS. THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY REFORM ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, WE PUSH FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. IN THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/2021, OUR SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY TEAMS WERE PARTICULARLY ACTIVE IN FIGHTING FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGE IN CANNABIS LAWS, DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION, AND ENDING SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AS WELL AS BEING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES AND LAWS THAT ARE PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS OF COVID-19.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION: WE HELP PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND OTHER ADVOCATE INCORPORATE THE PRINCIPLES OF HOLISTIC DEFENSE INTO THEIR PRACTICES, AT THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL. WE ALSO PROVIDE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MENTORSHIP. SPECIFIC ONGOING AND ANNUAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC DEFENSE, THE DEFENDERS ACADEMY (SUSPENDED IN 2020 AND 2021 DUE TO COVID), THE ROBERT P. PATTERSON, JR. MENTORING PROGRAM, AND CLINICS AT COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL AND CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW. IN THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/21, WE PROVIDED TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 100 OTHER DEFENDER OFFICES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justine Olderman Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $296,175 |
Eric Vieland General Counsel | Officer | 50 | $227,971 |
Candice Carnage Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $221,356 |
Emma Ketteringham Managing Director Of Family De | Officer | 50 | $187,095 |
Jesus Infante Deputy COO | Officer | 50 | $182,407 |
Robyn Mar Chief Practice Officer | Officer | 50 | $179,704 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ncheng Llp Accounting Services | 6/29/20 | $307,250 |
Ncheng Llp Accounting Services | 6/29/20 | $307,250 |
Tabush Group Network Maintenance | 6/29/20 | $251,925 |
Tabush Group Network Maintenance | 6/29/20 | $251,925 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $258,938 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $43,223,826 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,861,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,344,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,915 |
| 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 | -$12,516 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $47,367,976 |
| 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. | $2,539,670 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,881,657 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,334,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $875,876 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,866,252 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,442,107 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $118,297 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $419,944 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,579 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $966,956 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,603 |
| Office expenses | $1,012,479 |
| Information technology | $1,001,940 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,494,016 |
| Travel | $229,634 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $128,042 |
| Interest | $37,792 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,168,495 |
| Insurance | $202,973 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $48,000,293 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,390,783 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $813,573 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,776,155 |
| 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 | $631,323 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,607,575 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,219,409 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,830,742 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,696,666 |
| 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 | $5,100,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $6,792,797 |
| Other liabilities | $936,337 |
| Total liabilities | $16,356,542 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,344,916 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,517,951 |
| 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 | $22,219,409 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 41 grants that The Bronx Defenders has recieved totaling $3,663,086.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $1,935,000 |
Laura And John Arnold Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE THE GRANTEE'S CAPACITY FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. | $250,000 |
Laura And John Arnold Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF PRETRIAL REFORM LEGISLATION IN NEW YORK. | $180,000 |
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH AND FAMILY JUSTICE | $150,000 |
New York Womens Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND | $150,000 |
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL, SPECIALIZED SOCIAL WORKER FOR HEALTH MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES PROJECT. | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ | $21,856,174 | $58,398,179 |
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Boston, MA | $11,862,447 | $55,367,763 |
The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |