Legal Priorities Inc is located in Boston, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Legal Priorities Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Priorities 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 12/2022, Legal Priorities Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CONDUCT LEGAL RESEARCH THAT TACKLES THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS. THIS CURRENTLY LEADS US TO FOCUS ON THE PROTECTION OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WITH EFFECTIVE LAWS THAT PROTECT THE INTEREST OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: - WE PUBLISHED 7 PEER-REVIEWED ACADEMIC PAPERS (PLUS 3 UNDER REVIEW), 7 WORKING PAPERS, A NEW CHAPTER OF OUR RESEARCH AGENDA, AND 6 SHORTER BLOG PIECES.- WE HAVE ONE BOOK UNDER CONTRACT WITH A PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC PRESS.- WE WROTE MULTIPLE REPORTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS LEGAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS BIORISK OR THE RELEVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN REDUCING EXISTENTIAL RISKS.
OUTREACH:- WE RAN THE FIRST EDITION OF OUR LEGAL PRIORITIES SUMMER INSTITUTE, A 1-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM (WORKSHOPS, TALKS, PANELS) FOR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRIORITIES: HTTPS://WWW.LEGALPRIORITIES.ORG/INSTITUTE22.- WE RAN A WRITING COMPETITION ON "IMPROVING COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS TO ACCOUNT FOR EXISTENTIAL AND CATASTROPHIC RISKS".- WE ORGANIZED THE FIRST-EVER ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON LONGTERMISM AND THE LAW: HTTPS://WWW.LONGTERMISMANDTHELAW.COM/.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christoph Winter President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $73,574 |
Eric Martinez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $34,533 |
Jonas Schuett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cullen O'keefe Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jade Leung Director (from March) | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Alfredo Parra Chief Of Staff | Officer | 40 | $84,989 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,458,617 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,458,617 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,458,617 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $73,935 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,533 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $582 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $399,586 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,934 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,660 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,129 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $208,057 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,905 |
| Office expenses | $48,961 |
| Information technology | $10,012 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,001 |
| Travel | $144,131 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,168 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,803 |
| Insurance | $1,964 |
| All other expenses | $308 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,144,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $743,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $8,760 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,713 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $29,343 |
| Total assets | $792,627 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,486 |
| 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 | $29,343 |
| Total liabilities | $64,829 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,659 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $385,139 |
| 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 | $792,627 |