Empire Justice Center
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 96
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1487925
Organization Overview
Empire Justice Center is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 2007. 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, Empire Justice Center employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empire Justice Center 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, Empire Justice Center generated $10.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER IS A STATEWIDE MULTI-ISSUE, MULTI-STRATEGYORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE SYSTEMS WITHIN WHICH POOR AND LOWINCOME FAMILIES LIVE. EMPIRE JUSTICE PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSEIN NEED, OFFERS TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS,AND WORKS TO IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CRIME VICTIMS AND DV: EMPIRE JUSTICE BRINGS AWARENESS TO THE MANY CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS, WHILE ALSO HELPING VICTIMS ACCESS CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK STATE CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL NETWORK. THE NETWORK FOCUSES ON THE 57 COUNTIES OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY. TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO CRIME VICTIMS IN MONROE COUNTY, THE HUDSON VALLEY AND ON LONG ISLAND. FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES.
CFH AND IMMIGRATION: TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO IMMIGRANTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY AND ON LONG ISLAND. FUNDED THROUGH VARIOUS GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING THE NYS OFFCE FOR NEW AMERICANS. TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE TRAINING, SUPPORT, DATA COLLECTION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 54 LEGAL SERVICES AND HOUSING COUNSELING GRANTEES AS PART OF THE NYS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROTECTION PROGRAM (HOPP). TO PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO HOMEOWNERS AT RISK OF FORECLOSURE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA.
PUBLIC BENEFITS AND DAP: EMPIRE JUSTICE CONTRACTS WITH NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN WESTERN NEW YORK WHO HAVE BEEN INAPPROPRIATELY DENIED OR TERMINATED FROM FEDERAL DISABILITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAMS. EMPIRE JUSTICE ALSO CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE UNDER DAP TO PROVIDE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GRANTEES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristin Brown President And CEO | Officer | 35 | $139,727 |
Catherine M Callery Senior Attorney | 40 | $132,750 | |
Susan C Antos Senior Attorney | 40 | $123,732 | |
Peter O'brien Dellinger Senior Attorney | 40 | $121,070 | |
Jonathan Feldman Director - Attorney | 40 | $120,512 | |
Eden Forsythe Vice President | 40 | $119,652 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Burchman Terrio Gebhardt And Quistl Llc Financial Services | 12/30/20 | $176,576 |
Msf Holding Llc Rental Services | 12/30/20 | $124,933 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $230,921 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,466,885 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $758,219 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,456,025 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,913,339 |
| Investment income | $652 |
| 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 | $10,370,016 |
| 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. | $253,419 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,794 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,623,407 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $159,612 |
| Other employee benefits | $811,766 |
| Payroll taxes | $353,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,631,794 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,423 |
| Office expenses | $18,606 |
| Information technology | $75,288 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $490,910 |
| Travel | $10,202 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $76,169 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,484 |
| Insurance | $38,578 |
| All other expenses | $10,671 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,941,501 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $726,186 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,375 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,022,115 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $190,746 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $35,635 |
| Total assets | $4,143,474 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,240,465 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,041 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $83,691 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $344,934 |
| Other liabilities | $150,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,826,131 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,375,846 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $941,497 |
| 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 | $4,143,474 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Empire Justice Center has recieved totaling $962,659.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: AGENCY ALLOCATION & GRANT | $273,365 |
Community Service Society Of New York New York, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $206,832 |
Esl Charitable Foundation Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: CASH FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM | $100,000 |
Results For America Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND INCREASE ECONOMIC MOBILITY. | $73,728 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: CASH FREE INCOME TAX PREP | $73,620 |
Esl Charitable Foundation Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: MONTHLY CHILD TAX CREDIT EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN | $64,000 |
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 |