MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 046004303 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$9,668,451
Total Expenses
$6,065,183
Total Assets
$22,873,672
Net Assets
$15,275,082
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1937
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
EDWARD P LEIBENSPERGER
Phone
6173570700
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1937, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $9.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.6M, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

REFER TO SCHEDULE O, PAGE 37MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCING LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES TO SECURE ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,982,020
Program Service Revenue $1,193,455
Investment Income $231,520
Other Revenue $261,456
TOTAL REVENUE $9,668,451

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,189,830
Fundraising Expenses $176,585
Program Expenses $4,403,056
Other Expenses $1,875,353
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,065,183

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $9,668,451 $7,472,258 +0.3%
Expenses $6,065,183 $5,313,228 +0.1%
Net Income $3,603,268 $2,159,030 +0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
42
Volunteers
17

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
$0
Total Directors
16
$100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HON EDWARD P LEIBENSPERGER PRESIDENT 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BERMAN ESQ VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA KOSTER ESQ TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM SCALONA CLERK 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ALLEN ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J CARROLL JR ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DONOVAN ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH ELLEN FITCH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD G MARLOW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA MONTGOMERY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$50 $0 $50
WILL OGBURN ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN RICHLIN ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE SPENCER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$50 $0 $50
MILDRED VALENTIN-TORRES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLADYS VEGA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES E WALKER JR ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGIA KATSOULOMITIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$235,070 $16,791 $251,861
MELBA ABREU COO/CFO 40.00
Highest
$221,396 $28,834 $250,230
ANNETTE DUKE SENIOR HOUSING STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$135,123 $28,347 $163,470
VIRGINIA BENZAN DIR OF RACIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY 40.00
Highest
$124,850 $34,357 $159,207
IRIS GOMEZ SENIOR IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$126,178 $28,058 $154,236
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,668,451 $6,065,183 $22,873,672 $3,603,268
2022 $7,472,258 $5,313,228 $19,603,322 $2,159,030
2021 $6,639,248 $4,996,557 $10,174,637 $1,642,691
2020 $5,088,492 $3,965,973 $8,872,944 $1,122,519
2019 $4,426,236 $3,532,246 $7,218,566 $893,990
2018 $3,853,684 $3,035,624 $5,168,965 $818,060
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