Volunteer Lawyers Project Of Cny Inc is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2022, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of Cny Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Lawyers Project Of Cny Inc 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 12/2022, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of Cny Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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
PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH ENGAGING THE LEGAL COMMUNITY IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FACILITATE, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND ENGAGE IN THE PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO BENEFIT INDIGENT PERSONS AND THOSE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL, AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THESE COMMUNITIES; TO TRAIN, SUPPORT, COORDINATE AND MANAGE VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, TO PERFORM NECESSARY PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIGENT PERSONS AND THOSE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL, AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THESE COMMUNITIES; TO CONDUCT, SPONSOR, PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO LEGAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING INDIGENT PERSONS AND THOSE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL, AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THESE COMMUNITIES; AND TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWS AND POLICIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIGENT PERSONS AND THOSE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL, AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THESE COMMUNITIES, WITH THEIR SPECIAL PROBLEMS AND NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amy Wiles Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Croom Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Laclair Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittany Hannah Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clifford Tsan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Doerr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $21,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,434,554 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $259,152 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,714,706 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $763,317 |
Investment income | $9,561 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,746 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,485,838 |
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. | $243,572 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,573 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,251,248 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,180 |
Other employee benefits | $180,047 |
Payroll taxes | $119,368 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,016 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,972 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $74,150 |
Information technology | $29,982 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,874 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,594 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,405 |
Insurance | $15,593 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,214,238 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,108 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $782,830 |
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 | $18,689 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,332 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $366,357 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $580,571 |
Total assets | $1,940,887 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,105 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $74,930 |
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 | $147,500 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $598,871 |
Total liabilities | $927,406 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $722,453 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $291,028 |
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 | $1,940,887 |