Legal Momentum is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (R24) the organization is classified as: Womens Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Legal Momentum employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Momentum 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 06/2022, Legal Momentum generated $2.0m 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 (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL MOMENTUM'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE ECONOMIC (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART I, LINE 1) AND PERSONAL SECURITY OF ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS, WHILE SAFEGUARDING AND EXPANDING WOMEN'S RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMENSURING FAIRNESS IN THE COURTS THROUGH LEGAL MOMENTUM'S NATIONAL JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (NJEP): THE AWARD-WINNING NJEP IS THE NATIONAL SOURCE FOR JUDICIAL EDUCATION ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE. NJEP PROVIDES TRAINING MATERIALS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, AND WEBINARS FOR JUDGES, PROSECUTORS, VICTIMS' ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, AND OTHER JUSTICE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE WAYS IN WHICH GENDER BIAS CAN UNDERMINE FAIRNESS IN CRIMINAL, CIVIL, FAMILY, AND JUVENILE LAW. NJEP FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES AND CASES INVOLVING THE INTERSECTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
LEGAL PROGRAMS:LEGAL MOMENTUM'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING: WORKPLACE EQUALITY AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: THOUGH OUR WOMEN VALUED PROGRAM, LEGAL MOMENTUM IS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR WOMEN, WITH A FOCUS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE GROUPS IN NEW YORK, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME WOMEN HOUSEHOLDS AND IMMIGRANT WOMEN. BY DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS GUIDE ON THE BROAD SPECTRUM OF WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND RELATED BENEFITS AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B) THE PROJECT AIMS TO PROMOTE EARLY INTERVENTION BY EDUCATING LOCAL WOMEN ABOUT HOW TO ACTIVELY ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE AND WHEN TRYING TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. THE PROJECT ALSO RAISES AWARENESS AND ENGAGES IN LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY FOR REFORM AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND ENHANCE WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SECURITY.COMBATTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: LEGAL MOMENTUM IS WORKING ON SEVERAL PROJECTS WITH THE GOAL OF SECURING THE PHYSICAL SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS AND ENSURING INFORMED COMMUNITY RESPONSES AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VIOLENCE PERPETRATED AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS INCLUDING: A. NATIONWIDE LEGISLATIVE POLICY GUIDANCES (TOGETHER WITH ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE): TO ENSURE THAT EXTORTING SEXUAL ACTS OR IMAGERY IS RECOGNIZED AS A SEX CRIME FOLLOWING OUR JULY 2016 REPORT, A CALL TO ACTION: ENDING SEXTORTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE;B. LED GUIDANCES TO PASS A REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FEDERAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) WHICH IMPROVES RESPONSES TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND INCREASES SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS;C. RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVOCACY GUIDANCES TO PASS A FEDERAL AND/OR STATE-BASED GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDY TO REPLACE THE VAWA CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDY STRUCK DOWN BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN U.S. V. MORRISON (2000);D. LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE WHO HAVE FACED DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE ON THE BASIS OF THEIR STATUS AS A SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC/SEXUAL VIOLENCE; E. THROUGH OUR NEWLY LAUNCHED ONLINE TRAINING, HELPING SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS NAVIGATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, LEGAL MOMENTUM PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIM ADVOCATES ON HOW TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO NAVIGATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: LEGAL MOMENTUM IS EXPANDING OUR WORK ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND LITIGATION TO CHALLENGE GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE OF AND INTRUSION INTO THE LIVES OF PREGNANT PERSONS. ENSURING EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS: LEGAL MOMENTUM, WITH EXPERTISE IN TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING TO VICTIMS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TO STUDENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT AND PARENTING, AND LEADS NATIONWIDE POLICY ADVOCACY ON THESE ISSUES. ADDITIONALLY, LEGAL MOMENTUM IS BEGINNING THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF OUR SUCCESSFUL 'RIGHTS NOW!' PROGRAM, UNDER A GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, LEGAL MOMENTUM DEVELOPS TRAININGS, PEER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER YOUNG, AT-RISK GIRLS (PARTICULARLY GIRLS OF COLOR) IN NEW YORK CITY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AS STUDENTS AND YOUNG WORKERS.HELPLINE - DIRECT SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:LEGAL MOMENTUM'S HELPLINE RECEIVES SEVERAL HUNDRED CALLS PER YEAR FROM WOMEN SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR SUCH MATTERS AS FAMILY LAW (DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY), EMPLOYMENT ISSUES (SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION, PREGNANCY ACCOMMODATION), CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT,IMMIGRATION, AND HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. CALLERS ARE PROVIDED WITH EITHER DIRECT REPRESENTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OR REFERRALS TO OTHER LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING THE PRIVATE BAR), AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carol A Baldwin Moody President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $212,633 |
Lynn H Schafran Sr. Vp-Nat'l Judcial Edu. Prog. | 35 | $156,233 | |
Jennifer M Becker-Allbee Legal Director | 35 | $104,256 | |
Amy Dorn Kopelan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy S Leder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eileen Simon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,027,946 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $437,904 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $512,133 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,921 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,977,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $25,809 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,624 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,018,416 |
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. | $240,613 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,959 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $821,501 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,870 |
Other employee benefits | $152,595 |
Payroll taxes | $74,190 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,636 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $160,617 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,133 |
Office expenses | $70,936 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,693 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,650 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,466 |
Insurance | $17,406 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,805,133 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $281,061 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $145,105 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $208,672 |
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 | $73,758 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,188 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $971,739 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,688,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,948 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $70,532 |
Total liabilities | $155,480 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,333,043 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,000 |
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 | $1,688,523 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Legal Momentum has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jim And Dede Bartlett Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Jim And Dede Bartlett Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $200,000 |
Earnings | $2,926 |
Other Expense | $2,926 |
Ending Balance | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Ms Foundation For Women Inc Brooklyn, NY | $69,143,480 | $25,679,441 |
Sauti Yetu Center For African Women Bronx, NY | $952,477 | $6,239,726 |
National Advocates For Pregnant Women Inc New York, NY | $7,432,150 | $2,875,446 |
Supermajority New York, NY | $4,041,789 | $2,080,000 |
Legal Momentum New York, NY | $1,688,523 | $2,018,416 |
Womens Law Project Philadelphia, PA | $832,358 | $1,850,651 |
Higher Heights For America Brooklyn, NY | $1,341,645 | $2,001,152 |
Global Justice Center New York, NY | $2,317,303 | $1,737,408 |
Women And Girls Foundation Of Southwest Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $847,963 | $1,525,580 |
Womens Forum Inc New York, NY | $980,683 | $988,897 |
Womens Rights Information Center Englewood, NJ | $1,825,900 | $1,413,970 |
Zioness Movement Inc New York, NY | $1,242,290 | $1,407,913 |