EIN 16-1497552

Western New York Law Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Western New York Law Center provides legal representation to low-income individuals in the Western New York area. The organization also assists legal service offices across the state in utilizing technology cost-effectively to better serve their clients. Additionally, WNY Law Center maintains legal email lists for advocates in New York State and an online brief and video bank with other legal services groups.
Total revenues
$3,202,698
2022
Total expenses
$2,994,361
2022
Total assets
$1,978,716
2022
Num. employees
41
2022

Program areas at Western New York Law Center

Wny Law Center provides legal representation to low income individuals. The Law Center continues to maintain legal email lists for advocates in New York state and to maintain an online brief and video bank with other legal services groups. Our websites had millions of pages of materials downloaded in the reporting period, and our office served over 4,000 people.

Who funds Western New York Law Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Neighborhood Legal ServicesEviction Prevention Program$215,317
Local Initiatives Support CorporationSee Part Iv$156,400
Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationTo Support the Small Business Legal Clinic for Low Income Entrepreneurs.$50,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Western New York Law Center

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph KelemanSecretary and Executive Director$131,340
Kate LockhartVacant and Abandoned Property Program Director
Joseph McCarthyBoard Member$0
Melinda R SaranVice President / Board Member$0
Karen WelchTreasurer / Board Member$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Western New York Law Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,202,536
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$162
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,202,698

Form 990s for Western New York Law Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-07-09990View PDF
2019-122020-08-11990View PDF
2018-122019-11-08990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Empire Justice CenterRochester, NY$9,213,262
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice CenterColumbia, SC$1,645,824
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA)Albuquerque, NM$12,124,263
Archcity DefendersSt Louis, MO$4,376,565
The City Bar FundNew York, NY$7,750,390
New Haven Legal Assistance AssociationNew Haven, CT$5,269,788
Community Legal Aid ServicesAkron, OH$8,580,101
Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)Austin, TX$8,403,681
Data update history
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $215,317 from Neighborhood Legal Services
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawPublic policyLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
37 Franklin St 3rd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
wnylc.com/ 
Phone
(716) 855-0203
IRS details
EIN
16-1497552
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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