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LEGAL SERVICES - THE LEGAL ACTION CENTER ("LAC") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW AND POLICY ORGANIZATION WITH OFFICES IN NEW YORK CITY AND WASHINGTON, D.C.. LAC IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY WHOSE SOLE MISSION IS TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AND PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS, DRUG OR ALCOHOL HISTORIES, AND/OR HIV/AIDS. WE HAVE A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH THAT INVOLVES DIRECT CLIENT LEGAL SERVICES AND IMPACT LITIGATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO AGENCIES THAT SERVE OUR CLIENTELE, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT WILL BENEFIT OUR CLIENTS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE; MANY OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE ISSUES CROSSING ALL THREE OF OUR SUBJECT AREAS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$7.3M
Program Spending
77%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$6.8M
Total Expenses
▼$8.7M
Total Assets
$15.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.7M
Net Assets
$14.2M
Officer Compensation
→$1.9M
Other Salaries
$3.1M
Investment Income
$356.4K
Fundraising
▼$62.4K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$996.3K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice | JUSTICE HEALTH LEADERSHIP CONNECTION PROJECT | $996.3K | FY2014 | Oct 2013 – Sep 2017 |
Department of Justice
$996.3K
JUSTICE HEALTH LEADERSHIP CONNECTION PROJECT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $7.3M | $6.8M | $8.7M | $15.9M | $14.2M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $9M | $8.6M | $8.2M | $16.9M | $14.8M |
| 2021 | $8.6M | $8.4M | $6.5M | $6.6M | $4.9M |
| 2020 | $6.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Paul Samuels | Director/president | 40 | $318.2K | $0 | $41.1K | $359.2K |
| Ellen Weber | Sr. VP Of Health Initiaties | 40 | $200.5K | $0 | $25.2K | $225.6K |
| Tracie Gardner | Sr. VP Of Policy Advocacy | 40 | $186.5K | $0 | $27.4K | $213.9K |
| Sally Friedman | Sr. VP Of Legal Advocacy | 40 | $192.8K | $0 | $12.4K | $205.3K |
| Roberta Meyers Douglas | VP Of State Strategy & Reentry | 40 | $144.9K | $0 | $43.9K | $188.8K |
| Gabrielle De La Gueronniere | VP Of Health & Justice Policy | 40 | $152.3K | $0 | $20.5K | $172.8K |
| Brad S Karp Esq | Board Chairman | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Forshaw | Vice Chair | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kamran Masood | Finance Committee Chair | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Paul Samuels
Director/president
$359.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$318.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$41.1K
Ellen Weber
Sr. VP Of Health Initiaties
$225.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$200.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.2K
Tracie Gardner
Sr. VP Of Policy Advocacy
$213.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$186.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.4K
Sally Friedman
Sr. VP Of Legal Advocacy
$205.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$192.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.4K
Roberta Meyers Douglas
VP Of State Strategy & Reentry
$188.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$144.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$43.9K
Gabrielle De La Gueronniere
VP Of Health & Justice Policy
$172.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$152.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.5K
Brad S Karp Esq
Board Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Beth Forshaw
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kamran Masood
Finance Committee Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adela Prignal | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $148.6K | $0 | $20.6K | $169.1K |
| Sharon Hayes | Director Of Operations | 40 | $139.3K | $0 | $19.7K | $159K |
| Jennifer Sinton | Litigation Director | 40 | $138.7K | $0 |
Adela Prignal
Chief Financial Officer
$169.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$148.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.6K
Sharon Hayes
Director Of Operations
$159K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.7K
Jennifer Sinton
Litigation Director
$151.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$138.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.2K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Gadsen | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann-Marie Louison | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Nicosia | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Pantin | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Liman | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr H Westley Clark | Director |
Alexis Gadsen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ann-Marie Louison
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Danielle Nicosia
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $6.2M |
| $6.4M |
| $3.8M |
| $2.8M |
| 2019 | $7.5M | $6.5M | $6.2M | $3.7M | $2.6M |
| 2018 | $6M | $5.4M | $5.8M | $2.7M | $1.3M |
| 2017 | $4.7M | $4.4M | $5.2M | $2.5M | $1.1M |
| 2016 | $4.9M | $4.7M | $5M | $2.5M | $1.6M |
| 2015 | $5.4M | $5.1M | $4.2M | $2.3M | $1.7M |
| 2014 | $4.3M | $4M | $3.8M | $1.2M | $568.2K |
| 2013 | $3.2M | $2.8M | $4M | $883.8K | $10.7K |
| 2012 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $3.6M | $1.4M | $747.8K |
| 2011 | $2.5M | $2.3M | $3.6M | $1.4M | $831.5K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| $13.2K |
| $151.9K |
| Sarah Nikolic | Senior Director Of Program Support | 40 | $116.9K | $0 | $34.4K | $151.3K |
| Megan French-Marcelin | Sr. Director Of Nys Policy | 40 | $126.1K | $0 | $4,306 | $130.4K |
Sarah Nikolic
Senior Director Of Program Support
$151.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$116.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.4K
Megan French-Marcelin
Sr. Director Of Nys Policy
$130.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$126.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,306
| 0.2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Elaine H Mandelbaum | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth M Sacksteder | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric D Balber Esq | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Jay Balacek | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harya Tarekegn Esq | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon James Yates | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Flom | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey D Grant Esq | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John J Suydam Esq | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lymaris Albors | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark C Morril | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary E Mulligan | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Professor Elizabeth Bartholet | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ross Lovern | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon L Schneier | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne B Cusack | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Lee | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Sloan | Director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Debra Pantin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Doug Liman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr H Westley Clark
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elaine H Mandelbaum
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth M Sacksteder
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric D Balber Esq
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerald Jay Balacek
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Harya Tarekegn Esq
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hon James Yates
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Flom
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeffrey D Grant Esq
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John J Suydam Esq
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lymaris Albors
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark C Morril
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary E Mulligan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Professor Elizabeth Bartholet
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ross Lovern
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sharon L Schneier
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Suzanne B Cusack
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tony Lee
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Virginia Sloan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0