Childrens Law Center
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $8.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 75
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 11-3392591
Organization Overview
Childrens Law Center is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1997. 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 03/2022, Childrens Law Center employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Law 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 03/2022, Childrens Law Center generated $8.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.7m during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) 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
TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN APPROXIMATELY 6,000 CUSTODY/VISITATION AND RELATED FAMILY LAW CASES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER (CLC) IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE THAT IS COMPRISED OF TRIAL PRACTICE, WRITING/APPELLATE PRACTICE, AND REFLECTIVE ADVOCACY PRACTICE. EMBEDDED INTO OUR PRACTICE IS THE REFLECTIVE ADVOCACY PRACTICE (RAP) MODEL. THIS MODEL SUPPORTS CLC'S WORK BY HELPING OUR STAFF AND BOARD UNDERSTAND THE DATA COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF CLC CLIENTS TO DETERMINE IF SOME ISSUES OR GAPS ARE NOT SOLELY ADDRESSED BY COURTROOM ADVOCACY. CLC UTILIZES THIS KNOWLEDGE IN COURT AND APPELLATE ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS PUBLISHES AND PRESENTS ON THESE TOPICS. THE SECURING SEAMLESS EDUCATION SERVICES PROJECT (SSES), THE BROKEN ADOPTION PROJECT (BAP), ARE TWO RAP PRACTICES. THE SSES PROJECT PROVIDES EDUCATION ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE'S NEEDS. THE BROKEN ADOPTION PROJECT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH THEIR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. THE CLC TEAM IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT MEASUREMENT CONSIDERED. OUR NUMBERS REFLECT THE DOWNTURN CASE ASSIGNMENT SINCE THE COURT WAS ONLY HANDLING CASES, THEY DEEMED ESSENTIAL AND OUR PRIMARY PRACTICE WAS IDENTIFIED AS NON-ESSENTIAL. IN 2021, 5,000 CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT THE FOUR BOROUGHS WERE SERVED. THIS INCLUDES 4,161 CASES CLOSED, 3,594 INTAKES COMPLETED, AND 4,456 COURT APPEARANCES. WHILE AN ACHIEVEMENT THAT SPANNED MORE THAN LAST FISCAL YEAR, IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT, AS WITH MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS AND CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS, CLC PIVOTED AWAY FROM IN-PERSON INTERACTIONS. CLC STAFF QUICKLY BEGAN TO SHIFT TO TELECOMMUTING AND APPEARING IN VIRTUAL COURT. THIS SEAMLESS TRANSITION WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY CLC'S TECHNOLOGY PLAN, WHICH SUPPORTED THE SHIFT OF THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION TO WORKING REMOTELY WHEN THE PANDEMIC HIT IN MARCH 2020. USING MICROSOFT 365 OFFICE SUITE, ATTORNEYS CAN COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS REMOTELY. THIS TRANSITION HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY HELPFUL AS A LONG-TERM CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen P Simmons ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $179,733 |
William W Booth Jr Staff Attorney | 40 | $144,511 | |
Janet Neustaetter Writing Supervisor | 40 | $131,640 | |
Deborah Gould Co-Director | 40 | $122,113 | |
Rhonda L Albright Staff Attorney | 40 | $122,051 | |
Sharisse O Campbell Staff Attorney | 40 | $119,903 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Joseph P Day Realty Corp Rent | 3/30/19 | $972,252 |
The Mechanical Secretary Inc Transcript Services | 3/30/19 | $133,583 |
Jeffrey Management Corporation Rent | 3/30/19 | $632,197 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,776,861 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,328 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,865,189 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,315 |
| 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 | $8,866,746 |
| 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. | $204,826 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,014 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,694,795 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $213,652 |
| Other employee benefits | $693,827 |
| Payroll taxes | $408,074 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,322 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,524 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $14,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,230 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $152,196 |
| Information technology | $94,925 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,334,217 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
| Interest | $29,403 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102,311 |
| Insurance | $72,181 |
| All other expenses | $486,925 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,695,908 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,753 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,160,216 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $192,357 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $141 |
| 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 | $50,731 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $294,446 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $296,229 |
| Total assets | $2,260,873 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $624,320 |
| 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 | $1,179,508 |
| Other liabilities | $612,305 |
| Total liabilities | $2,416,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$164,139 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,879 |
| 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 | $2,260,873 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Childrens Law Center has recieved totaling $295,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Deerbrook Charitable Tr New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $150,000 |
Eugene M Lang Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $60,000 |
William C Bullitt Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHILDREN/COMMUNITY SERVICES | $40,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $21,949 |
Rapoport Family Foundation Valatie, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,110 |
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 |