Erie County Bar Association is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Erie County Bar Association employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie County Bar Association 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, Erie County Bar Association generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.9% 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.
Since 2015, Erie County Bar Association has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $707,894. 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:
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PROVIDE QUALITY FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE AND SMALLER NOT FOR PROFIT GROUPS AND TO EFFECTIVELY INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS IN THE DELIVERY OF THOSE SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2020, APPROXIMATELY 354 ATTORNEYS PROVIDED OVER 2,526 HRS IN VOLUNTEER TIME TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN CIVIL AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS. TOTAL CLIENTS ASSISTED WAS ABOUT 3,767 AND 2,767 CASES WERE CLOSED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert M Elardo ESQ Executive Director/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $118,794 |
Howard S Rosenhoch ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin M Kearney ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David L Edmunds Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian R Welsh ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leonardo Sette-Camara ESQ Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,235,461 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,717 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,376,178 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,826 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,959 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,393,216 |
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. | $118,794 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,053 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,619,087 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,556 |
Other employee benefits | $577,753 |
Payroll taxes | $244,629 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,875 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $198,120 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $166,646 |
Travel | $14,094 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,051 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,142 |
Insurance | $20,771 |
All other expenses | $40,234 |
Total functional expenses | $4,240,609 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,761 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,225,517 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $476,346 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,734 |
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 | $14,624 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,366 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,988,348 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $343,155 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,804 |
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 | $229,512 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $14,206 |
Total liabilities | $605,677 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,382,671 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,988,348 |
Over the last fiscal year, Erie County Bar Association has awarded $28,241 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: SUBCONTRACT | $17,615 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: SUBCONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES | $10,626 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Erie County Bar Association has recieved totaling $40,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Neighborhood Legal Services Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Queens Legal Services Corporation New York, NY | $7,168,967 | $14,854,603 |
Manhattan Legal Services New York, NY | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 |
Center For Family Representation New York, NY | $10,722,603 | $13,029,708 |
Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County N Y Hempstead, NY | $573,832 | $10,183,365 |
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $9,582,845 | $6,504,940 |
Pro Bono Net Inc New York, NY | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 |
Office Of The Appellate Defender Inc New York, NY | $4,161,878 | $4,307,867 |
Erie County Bar Association Buffalo, NY | $1,988,348 | $4,393,216 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |
Western New York Law Center Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,094,665 | $3,060,325 |
National Center For Law And Economic Justice Inc New York, NY | $1,606,041 | $2,152,683 |