Lawyers Alliance For New York
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Lawyers Alliance For New York meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Lawyers Alliance for New York is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that are improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. Our network of pro bono lawyers from law firms and corporations and staff of experienced attorneys collaborate to deliver expert corporate, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and other legal services to community organizations. By connecting lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, Lawyers Alliance for New York helps organizations to provide housing, stimulate economic opportunity, improve urban health and education, promote community arts, and operate and advocate for vital programs that benefit low-income New Yorkers of all ages.
Year, State Incorporated:
1984, NY
Lawyers Alliance offers legal services such as direct legal representation, resource call hotlines and educational programs. Direct legal representation is available for nonprofits on legal matters. Resource call hotlines provide general information over the telephone on legal issues, and education programs present workshops and publications on a broad range of legal topics relevant to nonprofit managers, board members, and the attorneys who represent them.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Lawyers Alliance For New York's program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,995,598 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,995,598 |
Chief Executive
Angela Fernandez
Chair of the Board
Marie L Gibson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
25
Paid Staff Size
20
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Lawyers Alliance For New York's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions (individual, law firms, corporations, fellowship) | $1,332,871 |
| Grants | $1,179,350 |
| Special events, net of expenses of $141,878 in 2024 and $183,640 in 2023 | $438,770 |
| Contributed non-financial assets | $211,900 |
| Investment return, net-operating | $169,780 |
| Legal fees | $158,183 |
| Contracts | $107,700 |
| Educational programs and other | $96,328 |
| 50th Anniversary | $17,300 |
| Total Income | $3,712,182 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $3,712,182 |
| Total expenses: | $4,006,568 |
| Program expenses | $2,995,598 |
| Fundraising expenses | $524,263 |
| Administrative expenses | $486,707 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-294,386 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,925,871 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $394,649 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,026,134 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,434,478 |
| Total Assets | $11,460,612 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York