Neighborhood Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 92
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 09/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0198935
Organization Overview
Neighborhood Legal Services Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1976. 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, Neighborhood Legal Services Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Neighborhood Legal Services 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 12/2021, Neighborhood Legal Services Inc generated $7.6m 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 $6.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Since 2018, Neighborhood Legal Services Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $666,725. 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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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE O:NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (NLS) IS A NONPROFIT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND IN OTHER COUNTIES ACROSS THE STATE. NLS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE FACING DISABILITIES, EVICTIONS, POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS, POVERTY, DENIAL OF PUBLIC BENEFITS AND FAMILY LAW ISSUES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. NLS ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE-RELATED ISSUES HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OBTAIN, MAINTAIN AND USE THEIR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS. THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, NLS SEEKS SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT RESULT IN A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE WNY COMMUNITY. PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE: ATTORNEY OF THE MORNING; DISABILITY ADVOCACY PROJECT; COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT; FAIR HOUSING ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM; HOMELESS ADVOCACY TASK FORCE; MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS; NEW YORK STATE OF HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM; UTILITY DISCONNECT HOTLINE, AND WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT. THE JUSTICE BUS TRANSPORTS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT ERIE, NIAGARA, GENESEE, ORLEANS, AND WYOMING COUNTIES TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, THE JUSTICE BUS 'POP-UP' CLINICS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE MOST CHALLENGED WHEN SEEKING ACCESS TO SERVICES IN BOTH RURAL AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Breen ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $137,520 |
John Zonitch Supervising Attorney | 40 | $127,429 | |
Penny Selmonsky Deputy Director/supervisin | Officer | 40 | $112,051 |
Grace Andriette Deputy Director/supervisin | Officer | 40 | $112,051 |
Tamar Rothaus Finance Director (former) | Officer | 40 | $107,086 |
Andrew Emborsky Supervising Attorney | 40 | $106,753 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $72,353 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,061,866 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $363,379 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,497,598 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,666 |
| Investment income | $228 |
| 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 | $7,553,707 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $138,455 |
| 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. | $468,708 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,874 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,903,680 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,144 |
| Other employee benefits | $687,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $370,774 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| 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 | $217,633 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $74,672 |
| Information technology | $80,180 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $388,791 |
| Travel | $4,142 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,235 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,152 |
| Insurance | $41,024 |
| All other expenses | $34,008 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,871,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,087,041 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $227,269 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,170,125 |
| 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 | $150,886 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $152,989 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,250 |
| Total assets | $2,796,560 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $541,368 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,131,967 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $40,325 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,713,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $966,058 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $116,842 |
| 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 | $2,796,560 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Neighborhood Legal Services Inc has awarded $138,455 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT | $40,000 |
Geneva, NY PURPOSE: PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES TO MEET DELIVERABLES | $31,578 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: ONSITE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS | $25,405 |
VIA EVALUATION PURPOSE: EVALUATION OF VOCA PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROVISION OF 24/7 PHONE SERVICE AND REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME | $7,500 |
UB CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH - ITTIC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $6,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Neighborhood Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $552,744.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Service Society Of New York New York, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $283,897 |
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES CATHOLIC HEALTH/CATHOLIC CHARITIES 24/7 TELE-LEGAL LINE | $125,000 |
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES CATHOLIC HEALTH/CATHOLIC CHARITIES 24/7 TELE-LEGAL LINE | $67,245 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $56,550 |
The United Way Of Greater Niagara Inc Sanborn, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $14,052 |
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund Ua11 Uw Virginia Devereux Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: QUALIFYING CHARITY | $6,000 |
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 |