Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 95
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 01/1951
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 15-0527253
Organization Overview
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1951. 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 12/2021, Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society 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, Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society generated $7.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 7 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 PROMOTE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF EVERY PERSON TO EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN ONONDAGA COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO HIRE PRIVATE ATTORNEYS IN 5,009 CASES IN 2021 INCLUDING: 2,352 CIVIL CASES; 2,114 FAMILY COURT CASES; 157 APPEALS; 337 PAROLE CASES AND 49 EXTRADITION CASES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gehron Linda Executive Director, Presid | Trustee | 40 | $167,371 |
Dewan Gregory Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $117,676 | |
Bernard Cameron Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassady Margaret Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosenholm Stephen Left In 2021 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirchner Conor Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $49,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $10,783 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,777,719 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $110,428 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,948,430 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,521 |
| 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 | $6,951,951 |
| 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. | $180,659 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,108,404 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $157,992 |
| Other employee benefits | $765,352 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,033 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $578,203 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,834 |
| Office expenses | $120,783 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $258,504 |
| Travel | $6,595 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,053 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,913 |
| Insurance | $24,462 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,828,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,087,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,165 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,001,218 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $58,715 |
| 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 | $151,773 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,155 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $272,764 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,698 |
| Total assets | $2,600,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,252 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,184 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $16,064 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $366,984 |
| Total liabilities | $638,484 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,945,540 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,735 |
| 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 | $2,600,759 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society has recieved totaling $60,929.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Central New York Inc Syracuse, NY PURPOSE: SEE VISION AREA FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT IN SCHEDULE O | $49,500 |
New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RELATED CASE INCREASES | $9,325 |
Price Choppers Golub Foundation Schenectady, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1,000 |
Nl Caruso Family Foundation Inc Tully, NY PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $750 |
Herbert S And Eleanore L Howard Charitable Foundation Syracuse, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $104 |
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 |