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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO USE THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT CLIENTS MAY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. THE CENTER IS CO-TRUSTEE IN THE WNY COALITION POOLED TRUST WITH APPROXIMATELY $11 MILLION IN ASSETS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$8.6M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.4M
Total Expenses
▼$8.4M
Total Assets
$5.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$2M
Net Assets
$3.5M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
$5.5M
Investment Income
$43.8K
Fundraising
▼$51.3K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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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 | $8.6M | $7.4M | $8.4M | $5.5M | $3.5M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $8M | $6.9M | $7.8M | $5.5M | $3.3M |
| 2022 | $6.8M | $5.8M | $6.7M | $5.1M | $3M |
| 2021 | $6.1M |
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 |
|---|
| Karen Nicolson | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $257K | $0 | $41.6K | $298.6K |
| Kirtan Patel | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $120.7K | $0 | $13K | $133.6K |
| Anne E Joynt Esq | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Hejmowski Cpa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan D Ledebur Esq | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Galvan Esq | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Bengart Esq | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Monroe | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Karen Nicolson
Chief Executive Officer
$298.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$257K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$41.6K
Kirtan Patel
Chief Financial Officer
$133.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$120.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13K
Anne E Joynt Esq
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Holly Hejmowski Cpa
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan D Ledebur Esq
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Galvan Esq
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steven Bengart Esq
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ann Monroe
Vice President
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Ferraro-Zaffram | Managing Attorney | 40 | $148.5K | $0 | $7,483 | $156K |
| David Shapiro | Senior Attorney | 40 | $124.6K | $0 | $25.9K | $150.5K |
| Rachel Haseley | Chief Human Resource Officer | 40 | $123.9K | $0 |
Helen Ferraro-Zaffram
Managing Attorney
$156K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$148.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,483
David Shapiro
Senior Attorney
$150.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$124.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.9K
Rachel Haseley
Chief Human Resource Officer
$150.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$123.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.1K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Cranston Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher M Marks Jd Mba | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fidele Menavanza | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly P Tucker Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Rosalie Bailey | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Schwegler Esq | Member |
Ben Cranston Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christopher M Marks Jd Mba
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Fidele Menavanza
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.3M |
| $5.6M |
| $3.7M |
| $2.8M |
| 2020 | $5.3M | $4.7M | $5M | $3.2M | $2.2M |
| 2019 | $5.1M | $4.4M | $4.9M | $2.6M | $1.8M |
| 2018 | $4.4M | $3.9M | $4.2M | $2.3M | $1.5M |
| 2017 | $3.8M | $3.3M | $3.6M | $2.1M | $1.3M |
| 2016 | $2.7M | $2.3M | $2.6M | $1.4M | $1.1M |
| 2015 | $2.4M | $2M | $2.3M | $1.5M | $994.3K |
| 2014 | $2M | $1.6M | $1.9M | $1.3M | $988.5K |
| 2013 | $1.7M | $1.3M | $1.7M | $1.2M | $935.4K |
| 2012 | $1.6M | $1.2M | $1.5M | $1.2M | $881.2K |
| 2011 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $1.4M | $1.1M | $785.4K |
PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
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| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $26.1K |
| $150.1K |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jessica Kulpit Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge John F O'Donnell | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Michael Hudson | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Fox Mba | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oliver Young Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul J Vallone Esq | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Weissflach Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Alba Esq | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Holly P Tucker Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hon Rosalie Bailey
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Schwegler Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica Kulpit Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judge John F O'Donnell
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judge Michael Hudson
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Fox Mba
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Oliver Young Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul J Vallone Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Weissflach Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Alba Esq
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0