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WE HELP ENSURE A MORE ACCESSIBLE LEGAL SYSTEM AND EQUITABLE BROOKLYN.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.3M
Program Spending
67%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.2M
Total Expenses
▼$2.4M
Total Assets
$1.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$186.6K
Net Assets
$1.4M
Officer Compensation
→$388.4K
Other Salaries
$1.2M
Investment Income
$124.6K
Fundraising
▼$200.9K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.3M | $2.2M | $2.4M | $1.6M | $1.4M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $2M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $2.1M | $2.2M | $1.7M |
| 2021 | $1.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Heidi Lee Henderson | President & CEO (to 12/2024) | 40 | $192.8K | $0 | $9,733 | $202.5K |
| Melissa A Starr | Int. President & CEO (as Of 12/2024) | 40 | $168.6K | $0 | $17.4K | $186K |
| Lynn E Judell | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Z Williamson | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Watson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Braun | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Heidi Lee Henderson
President & CEO (to 12/2024)
$202.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$192.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,733
Melissa A Starr
Int. President & CEO (as Of 12/2024)
$186K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$168.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.4K
Lynn E Judell
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stephen Z Williamson
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Watson
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Braun
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Cherubin | Director Of Legal Services | 40 | $137.6K | $0 | $17.8K | $155.4K |
| Teresa Daly | Director Of Institutional Giving | 40 | $121.2K | $0 | $14.2K | $135.3K |
| Anne O'Grady | Pro Bono Director | 40 | $121.2K | $0 | $4,963 | $126.1K |
| Peter Shelton White | Supervising Attorney | 40 | $110.1K | $0 | $14.6K | $124.8K |
Sidney Cherubin
Director Of Legal Services
$155.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$137.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.8K
Teresa Daly
Director Of Institutional Giving
$135.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$121.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.2K
Anne O'Grady
Pro Bono Director
$126.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$121.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,963
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam B Gilbert | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Shepherd | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Akshay Dhiman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Kaplan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Fyrd | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Conway | Board Member |
Adam B Gilbert
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Adam Shepherd
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Akshay Dhiman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.8M |
| $1.8M |
| $2.3M |
| $2.2M |
| 2020 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $2.1M |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $2.1M | $2M |
| 2018 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| 2017 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.1M | $2M | $2M |
| 2016 | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.1M | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $881.8K | $1.7M | $1.6M |
| 2014 | $834.3K | $836.4K | $637.9K | $1.3M | $1.2M |
| 2013 | $753.4K | $770.2K | $643.5K | $1.1M | $1M |
| 2012 | $624.8K | $497.6K | $469.2K | $1.1M | $917.6K |
| 2011 | $483.8K | $329.2K | $461.2K | $850.8K | $761.9K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 2000 | 990 | — |
Peter Shelton White
Supervising Attorney
$124.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$110.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.6K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Colin Kelly | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Angel | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elena Bonifacio | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Aldrich | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Gewirtz | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Zimmerman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Popkin | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lydia Keaney Reynolds | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lande | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Kotler | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Lilley | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel O Maduegbuna | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scottye Lindsey | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thanya Polnio-Jones | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Zichawo | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Alexander Kaplan
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Fyrd
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Caroline Conway
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Colin Kelly
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel Angel
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elena Bonifacio
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Aldrich
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeffrey Gewirtz
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lauren Zimmerman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lee Popkin
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lydia Keaney Reynolds
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Lande
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melanie Kotler
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patricia Lilley
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Samuel O Maduegbuna
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scottye Lindsey
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thanya Polnio-Jones
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William Zichawo
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0