Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prisoners Legal Services Of New York 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 09/2023, Prisoners Legal Services Of New York Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PRISONERS, TO HELP THEM TO SECURE THEIR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE HUMANE PRISONS AND FOR A MORE HUMANE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES AND DIRECT REPRESENTATION OF NON-CITIZENS WHO WERE PLACED IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS IN IMMIGRATION COURTS WHILE INCARCERATED AT NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND/OR DETAINED AT THE BUFFALO FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER IN BATAVIA, NEW YORK. PLS REPRESENTED CLIENTS IN IMMIGRATION COURTS, THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS AND THE SECOND CIRCUIT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
John S Kiernan Chairman  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Thomas J Curran Vice Chairman  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
William D Gibney Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Bijan Amini Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Claudia Angelos Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Lawrence Bartley Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $3,648,230 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,437,710 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,085,940 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,520 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| 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 | $6,113,343 | 
| 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. | $432,768 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,553 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,397,728 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,993 | 
| Other employee benefits | $792,345 | 
| Payroll taxes | $260,169 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $87,967 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $106,304 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $94,214 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $96,369 | 
| Information technology | $95,179 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $435,277 | 
| Travel | $91,979 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,205 | 
| Insurance | $37,163 | 
| All other expenses | $66,254 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,403,390 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,250 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,974,326 | 
| 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 | $70,477 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,776 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $966,191 | 
| Total assets | $4,267,020 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $747,801 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $142,522 | 
| 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 | $961,307 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,851,630 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,312,050 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,340 | 
| 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 | $4,267,020 |