Queens Law Associates Not-For-Profit Corporation
- Assets
- $20.5m
- Revenue
- $21.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 186
- Location
- Forest Hills, NY
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-0364845
Organization Overview
Queens Law Associates Not-For-Profit Corporation, operating under the name Queens Defenders, is located in Forest Hills, NY. The organization was established in 2012. 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 06/2022, Queens Defenders employed 186 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Queens 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 06/2022, Queens Defenders generated $21.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN QUEENS COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICE:PROVIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN QUEENS COUNTY. THE SOLE SOURCE OF REVENUE IS FROM ITS LAW PRACTICE THAT IS DERIVED FROM CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE AND CITY OF NEW YORK. THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE EVERY DAY FOR EVERY CLIENT. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1996, THE AGENCY HAS SERVED MORE THAN 450,000 PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAJOR TRIALS AND HOMICIDES, FAMILY COURT ISSUES INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TREATMENT COURT CASES, YOUTH FELONIES, AND IMMIGRATION COURT. IN 2020 THE AGENCY LAUCHED ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER WHICH PROVIDES A COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO CRIMINAL COURT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS IN THE ROCKAWAY WHO HAVE COMMITTED NON-VIOLENT FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS. QUEENS DEFENDERS CREATED THE RCJC ON THE PREMISE OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICETHAT YOUNG OFFENDERS DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE, AND THAT WITH THE RIGHT KIND OF SUPPORT, THEY CAN GO ON TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES. LOCATED AT 19-24 MOTT AVENUE IN FAR ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK, THE RCJC IS A PARTNERSHIP AMONG QUEENS DEFENDERS, LOCAL NYPD PRECINCTS, AND THE QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE."
"YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICE: IN 2013 THE AGENCY LAUNCHED YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, IMPROVE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL LIVES. OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH JUSTICE COURT, YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT THE ROCKAWAYS & JAMAICA JUSTICE CENTERS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ("DOVE") FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. QUEENS DEFENDERS FOOD PANTRY.LAUNCHED IN THE SPRING OF 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, QUEENS DEFENDERS DISTRIBUTES OVER 25,000 BOXES OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE ROCKAWAYS AND OTHER SOUTHEAST QUEENS COMMUNITIES. SINCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR FOOD PANTRY IN 2020, QUEENS DEFENDERS HAS PROVIDED HEALTHY AND FRESH FOOD TO OVER 120,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH. IN ADDITION TO OUR ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY AND DELIVERIES, QUEENS DEFENDERS HOLDS "POP-UP" FOOD PANTRY AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS EVENTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUING THIS PROGRAM AND ENSURING OUR BOROUGH'S MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Don Uderitz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doneath Powell Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lori Zeno Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $335,190 |
Marissa Bernowitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meaghan Holley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ricardi Calixte Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Clifton Budd & Demaria Legal Expense | 6/29/22 | $578,876 |
Ncheng Llp Accounting Fee | 6/29/22 | $219,537 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302,577 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $244,306 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $302,577 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,180,029 |
| Investment income | $265 |
| 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 | $21,521,379 |
| 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. | $808,348 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $606,261 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,734,540 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $635,396 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,240,725 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,036,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,001,185 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $382,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $236,367 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,312 |
| Office expenses | $592,306 |
| Information technology | $69,860 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,624,112 |
| Travel | $45,698 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $331,449 |
| Interest | $11,043 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $809,349 |
| Insurance | $152,615 |
| All other expenses | $77,741 |
| Total functional expenses | $22,379,590 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,084,725 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,622,588 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $787,962 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,353 |
| 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 | $746,293 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,964,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $253,468 |
| Total assets | $20,535,369 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $841,038 |
| 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 | $790,146 |
| Other liabilities | $2,938,546 |
| Total liabilities | $4,569,730 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,885,007 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,632 |
| 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 | $20,535,369 |