Western New York Law Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1497552
Organization Overview
Western New York Law Center Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western New York Law Center Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western New York Law Center 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, Western New York Law Center Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN WESTERN NEW YORK STATE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS LEGAL SERVICES OFFICES STATEWIDE USE TECHNOLOGY IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CLIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WNY LAW CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. THE LAW CENTER CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN LEGAL EMAIL LISTS FOR ADVOCATES IN NEW YORK STATE AND TO MAINTAIN AN ONLINE BRIEF AND VIDEO BANK WITH OTHER LEGAL SERVICES GROUPS. OUR WEBSITES HAD MILLIONS OF PAGES OF MATERIALS DOWNLOADED IN THE REPORTING PERIOD, AND OUR OFFICE SERVED OVER 4,000 PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Kelemen Secretary/exec. Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $131,340 |
Keisha A Williams Employee | 40 | $113,359 | |
Melinda R Saran President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph W Keefe Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Welch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Creighton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $23,324 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,513,450 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $515,391 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,052,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $63 |
| 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 | $3,060,325 |
| 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. | $131,340 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,701 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,333,240 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,871 |
| Other employee benefits | $459,322 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,240 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,464 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $594,980 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,271 |
| Office expenses | $19,830 |
| Information technology | $14,355 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $134,808 |
| Travel | $8,610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,032 |
| Interest | $17 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,267 |
| Insurance | $12,892 |
| All other expenses | $18,878 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,154,150 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,572 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $845,094 |
| 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 | $35,822 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,110 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $69,055 |
| Total assets | $1,094,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $510,150 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $307,445 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,592 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,000 |
| Other liabilities | $165,854 |
| Total liabilities | $999,041 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $95,624 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,094,665 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Western New York Law Center Inc has recieved totaling $209,577.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ITS SMALL BUSINESS LAW CLINIC AT THE WESTERN NY LAW CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. | $100,000 |
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BUFFALO NIAGARA COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. | $50,000 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $23,400 |
New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: VIRTUAL CLARO PROJECT SUPPORT | $13,700 |
The Center For New York City New York, NY PURPOSE: HOUSING & LEGAL COUNSELING | $12,463 |
The Cameron And Jane Baird Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Queens Legal Services Corporation New York, NY | $7,168,967 | $14,854,603 |
Manhattan Legal Services New York, NY | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 |
Center For Family Representation New York, NY | $10,722,603 | $13,029,708 |
Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County N Y Hempstead, NY | $573,832 | $10,183,365 |
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $9,582,845 | $6,504,940 |
Pro Bono Net Inc New York, NY | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 |
Office Of The Appellate Defender Inc New York, NY | $4,161,878 | $4,307,867 |
Erie County Bar Association Buffalo, NY | $1,988,348 | $4,393,216 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |
Western New York Law Center Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,094,665 | $3,060,325 |
National Center For Law And Economic Justice Inc New York, NY | $1,606,041 | $2,152,683 |