National Lawyers Guild
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $825.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-5606408
Organization Overview
National Lawyers Guild is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Lawyers Guild employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Lawyers Guild is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Lawyers Guild generated $825.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $965.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NLG IS DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGE IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. THEY SEEK TO UNITE THE LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, LEGAL WORKERS AND JAILHOUSE LAWYERS TO FUNCTION AS AN EFFECTIVE FORCE IN THE SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE, TO THE END THAT HUMAN RIGHTS SHALL BE REGARDED AS MORE SACRED THAN PROPERTY INTERESTS.THEIR AIM IS TO BRING TOGETHER ALL THOSE WHO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING AND EXTENDING THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS, WOMEN, FARMERS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, UPON WHOM THE WELFARE OF THE ENTIRE NATION DEPENDS; WHO SEEK ACTIVELY TO ELIMINATE RACISM; WHO WORK TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES IN THE FACE OF PERSISTENT ATTACKS UPON THEM; AND WHO LOOK UPON THE LAW AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE, RATHER THAN FOR THEIR REPRESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONVENTION TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ITS MEMBERS IN THE FORM OF MAJOR PANELS, WORKSHOPS AND CONTINUED EDUCATION.
PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS OF THE MASS DEFENSE PROJECT, PRISON LAW PROJECT, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, POLITICAL PRISONERS AND CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS OTHER COMMITTEES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
OTHER REVENUE RELATED TO THE EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pooja Gehi Term Ended In 2020 (former) | 0 | $61,248 | |
Katherine T Adamides Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $28,077 |
Suzanne Adely President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jilisa Milton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joelle Lingat Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nate Fox Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $152,671 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $602,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $754,784 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,768 |
| Investment income | $919 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,829 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,260 |
| 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 | $6,671 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $825,231 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $191,668 |
| 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. | $103,043 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,291 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $338,854 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,073 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,894 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,268 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,877 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,184 |
| Information technology | $4,941 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,826 |
| Travel | $1,837 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,159 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,461 |
| Insurance | $4,852 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $965,399 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $203,580 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,636,895 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $157,101 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,139 |
| 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 | $19,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,267 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,050,209 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,260 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $109,260 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,232,552 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $708,397 |
| 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 | $2,050,209 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Lawyers Guild has awarded $40,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: LEGAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR STIPEND DISTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LEGAL OBSERVER AND MASS DEFENSE PROGRAMS. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Lawyers Guild has recieved totaling $468,263.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGE IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $405,763 |
Raisedby Us Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62,500 |
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