LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS INC

EIN: 043490614 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$3,494,143
Total Expenses
$3,410,058
Total Assets
$6,646,131
Net Assets
$6,100,949
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
IVAN ESPINOZA-MADRIGAL
Phone
6179880624
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, PROMOTES ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND FIGHTS DISCRIMINATION ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN CREATIVE AND COURAGEOUS LEGAL ACTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY IN COLLABORATION WITH LAW FIRMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $410,050

LCR | BIZGROW PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME BUSINESS OWNERS ENSURING THEY ENCOUNTER FEWER OBSTACLES AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES.OUR PROGRAMS...

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LCR | BIZGROW PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME BUSINESS OWNERS ENSURING THEY ENCOUNTER FEWER OBSTACLES AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES.OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS ENTITY FORMATION, CONTRACTS, TAXES, LEASES, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.PROGRAMMATIC HIGHLIGHTS: BIZGROW CONFERENCE: THE BIZGROW CONFERENCE IS OUR FLAGSHIP ANNUAL EVENT. THIS FREE, ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH WORKSHOPS AND LEGAL CONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEYS WHO SPECIALIZE IN BUSINESS ISSUES.FOODBIZ 101: THIS ACCELERATOR HELPS ASPIRING FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TURN THEIR VISION INTO REALITY. EACH SESSION IS TAUGHT BY AN INDUSTRY EXPERT AND COVERS A DIFFERENT TOPIC, SUCH AS PERMITTING, BUSINESS PLANNING, AND MARKETING, AS WELL AS FOOD-SPECIFIC SUBJECTS, INCLUDING RECIPE SCALING AND LABELING. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERIES, PARTICIPANTS PRESENT THEIR BUSINESS PITCHES TO A PANEL OF EXPERTS AND GRADUATE READY TO LIVE OUT THEIR DREAMS AS NEW BUSINESS OWNERS. BIZGROW LAUNCH SERIES: THIS SEMINAR SERIES PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF HOW TO START AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN FROM WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN AND MANAGING LEGAL ISSUES TO SPEAKING PUBLICLY, COMFORTABLY, AND CONFIDENTLY ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. LEGAL CLINICS: BIZGROW LEGAL CLINICS PROVIDE BUSINESS OWNERS WITH FREE, ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH LEADING ATTORNEYS FROM MAJOR LAW FIRMS. DURING THESE CLINICS, BUSINESS OWNERS CAN ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR BUSINESS AND RECEIVE THE GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,270,480 Revenue: $75,378

CASE V. PARAKEET COMMUNITIES (WORCESTER SUPERIOR COURT) CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS, CHALLENGING UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES USED BY MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER...

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CASE V. PARAKEET COMMUNITIES (WORCESTER SUPERIOR COURT) CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS, CHALLENGING UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES USED BY MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.OWENS V. EDGAR P. BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER (SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF FAMILY MEMBERS OF RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOME, SUCCESSFULLY SEEKING RECEIVERSHIP OF FACILITY. ATTORNEYS' FEES RECEIVED FROM RECEIVER IN 2025.HRI V. CHARLESGATE REALTY ET AL. (SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) SOURCE-OF-INCOME HOUSING LAWSUIT AGAINST NUMEROUS BOSTON-AREA LANDLORDS AND BROKERS. MATTER CONCLUDED IN 2024; NO ATTORNEYS' FEES RECEIVED.NEWSOM V. GADLES (MCAD) REPRESENT DISABLED VETERAN RETALIATED AGAINST BY CONDO DEVELOPER. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.GUERRERO V. U.S. FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT CLAIM FILED ON BEHALF OF FAMILY UNLAWFULLY STOPPED ON WAY TO CHURCH ON MOTHERS DAY. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.PINEDA V. U.S. FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT CLAIM FILED ON BEHALF OF DETAINED LAWFUL RESIDENT. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.RAMIREZ SANAN V. U.S. FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT CLAIM FILED ON BEHALF OF FAMILY. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.CHRISPIN V. COX (SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF DECORATED BOSTON POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS UNLAWFULLY DEMOTED. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE. LOPEZ V. SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND-GRANVILLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DIST (HAMPDEN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT) LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENT AGAINST DISTRICT THAT FAILED TO PREVENT A HOSTILE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. CASE SETTLED IN 2025, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES THAT WERE RECEIVED IN 2025. DOE ET AL. V. U.S. (FEDERAL COURT) CASE FILED CHALLENGING FEDERAL ORDER. FAVORABLE RULINGS IN DISTRICT COURT AND APPEALS COURT. ATTORNEYS' FEES NOT ANTICIPATED.LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS V. MA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOC. (NORFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) PUBLIC RECORDS CASE FILED SEEKING DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MIAA'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO RESPOND TO BULLYING AT SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.EDWARDS V. FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCAD) REPRESENT FORMER COMPLIANCE MANAGER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHO WAS DEMOTED AND FIRED. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.CARBAJAL V. J. DERENZO CO. (MCAD) REPRESENT CONSTRUCTION WORKER WHO ENDURED A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.ESCALANTE V. CHARTER FOODS NORTH LLC REPRESENTED WORKER WHO WAS UNLAWFULLY DENIED EMPLOYMENT AT A FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT. MATTER SETTLED IN 2025 FOR DAMAGES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, WHICH WERE RECEIVED IN 2025.ADAMS V. TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD (SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF NINE-YEAR-OLD BOY WITH ASTHMA WHO WAS IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.CITY OF CHELSEA ET AL. V. U.S. (FEDERAL COURT) CASE FILED TO PRESERVE ABILITY OF CITIES TO SET LOCAL POLICE POLICIES AND PRIORITIES. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.HAU ET AL. V. U.S. (FEDERAL COURT) CASE FILED TO PRESERVE TEMPORARY STATUS. ATTORNEYS' FEES NOT ANTICIPATED.KAPUR V. BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT) WHISTLEBLOWER RETALIATION LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF EDUCATOR FORCED OUT OF BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS V. TOWN OF SAUGUS (ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT) PUBLIC RECORDS LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST TOWN SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT OVERLY RESTRICTIVE STUDENT RESIDENCY POLICY. MATTER SETTLED IN 2025. ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.ALIANZA ET AL. V. VERTOL. (FEDERAL COURT) CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED SEPTEMBER 2022 ON BEHALF OF FRAUDULENTLY INDUCED TO TRAVEL TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD BY PLANE. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.FIRRP V. U.S. (FEDERAL COURT) FOIA CASE FILED MARCH 2023. MATTER CONCLUDED IN 2025; NO ATTORNEYS' FEES RECEIVED.DABNEY V. MILLBURY MEMORIAL JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (US DEP'T OF EDUCATION, THEN MA ATTORNEY GENERAL) COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF TWO SISTERS SUBJECTED TO BULLYING, WHICH THE SCHOOLS FAILED TO MEANINGFULLY ADDRESS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.MC HENRY V. PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOKLINE (US DEP'T OF EDUCATION, THEN MA ATTORNEY GENERAL)COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF EIGHTH-GRADER SUBJECTED TO BULLYING, WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FAILED TO MEANINGFULLY ADDRESS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.PALACIOS V. MELROSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (US DEP'T OF EDUCATION, THEN MA ATTORNEY GENERAL) -- COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF SEVENTH-GRADER SUBJECTED TO BULLYING THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FAILED TO MEANINGFULLY ADDRESS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.LEWIS V. MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (US DEP'T OF EDUCATION, THEN MA ATTORNEY GENERAL) CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF FIFTH-GRADER SUBJECTED TO BULLYING, WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FAILED TO MEANINGFULLY ADDRESS. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLETRAILBLAZHERS V. BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ET AL. (FEDERAL COURT) LAWSUIT FILED CHALLENGING HARASSMENT BY THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND NEWTON POLICE OF CHEER GROUP AT THE BOSTON MARATHON. IF WE PREVAIL, ATTORNEYS' FEES ARE AVAILABLE.LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS V. U.S (FEDERAL COURT) FOIA LAWSUIT SEEKING DOCUMENTS. MATTER CONCLUDED IN 2025; NO ATTORNEYS' FEES RECEIVED.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,100,056

LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FIGHTS DISCRIMINATION ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE...

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LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FIGHTS DISCRIMINATION ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN CREATIVE AND COURAGEOUS LEGAL ACTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY IN COLLABORATION WITH LAW FIRMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,234,272
Program Service Revenue $75,378
Investment Income $186,512
Other Revenue $-2,019
TOTAL REVENUE $3,494,143

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,651,174
Fundraising Expenses $101,350
Program Expenses $2,780,586
Other Expenses $758,884
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,410,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,494,143 $4,867,857 -0.3%
Expenses $3,410,058 $3,175,265 +0.1%
Net Income $84,085 $1,692,592 -1.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
48
Independent Members
48
Employees
14
Volunteers
244

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$479,219
Total Directors
48
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSHUA FOX ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA M DAVIDSON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE F DENNISON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA M FRANCISCO ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INEZ H FRIEDMAN-BOYCE ESQ CO-CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL MARX ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID S GODKIN ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA F HILL ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM A HORNE ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA M BREWER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA GOMES ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA SHAH ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LOZADA ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE CHURCHILL ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL V MCKITTRICK ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES L MESSENGER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY L NEWMAN ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH S LEONETTI ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA J PIROZZOLO ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL AUSTIN ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINITA FERRERA ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT H SMITH ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXA H O'KEEFE ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN G VAN DYKE ESQ CO-CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC J MARANDETT ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW R LYNCH ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA E DODSON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN S MAGUIRE ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA C ALLISON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKOLAS BOWIE ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY N CATALANO ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY WEST ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN M AYR ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CLARK ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN HALL ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHILDA MCGEE-TUBB ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER RIKOSKI WHITNEY ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ZIMMER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASE JUBBOORI ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA M LECAROZ ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH W MILLER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY E TAYLOR ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA REEVES ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE HABERFELD ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIGEL TAMTON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MCGINNIS ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA R RICHARD ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMIAN TURCO ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IVAN ESPINOZA ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$448,233 $30,986 $479,219
OREN SELLSTROM ESQ LITIGATION DIRECTOR 55.00
Highest
$312,294 $34,185 $346,479
SOPHIA HALL ESQ ATTORNEY 50.00
Highest
$233,262 $24,052 $257,314
PRIYA LANE ESQ ATTORNEY 50.00
Highest
$201,394 $22,976 $224,370
KATHERINE MULKERN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$190,703 $31,144 $221,847
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,494,143 $3,410,058 $6,646,131 $84,085
2024 $4,867,857 $3,175,265 $6,563,292 $1,692,592
2023 $3,038,812 $2,921,206 $4,564,770 $117,606
2022 $3,304,753 $2,211,387 $4,538,265 $1,093,366
2021 $2,254,735 $1,810,073 $3,179,960 $444,662
2020 $2,396,672 $1,626,251 $2,838,770 $770,421
2018 $1,514,121 $1,231,740 $1,665,932 $282,381
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