New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc

EIN: 132860703 501(c)(3)

New York, NY

Total Revenue
$7,857,614
Total Expenses
$7,842,308
Total Assets
$11,440,095
Net Assets
$6,837,287
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
J MCGREGOR SMYTH
Phone
2122444664
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

NYLPI'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EQUALITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTH JUSTICE, DISABILITY RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, THROUGH THE POWER OF COMMUNITY LAWYERING AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PRIVATE BAR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,622,144 Revenue: $142,848

NYLPI's Disability Justice Program works to achieve equality of opportunity, self-determination, and independence for people with disabilities. Our advocacy spans community integration, criminal...

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NYLPI's Disability Justice Program works to achieve equality of opportunity, self-determination, and independence for people with disabilities. Our advocacy spans community integration, criminal justice, educational rights, equal access to programs and services, and accessible housing. We use a wide range of advocacy tools, including community organizing, coalition-building, individual representation, impact litigation, and legislative advocacy.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,090,840

NYLPI's Environmental Justice Program fights environmental racism, works to eliminate the unfair burden of environmental hazards borne by low-income communities and communities of color, and seeks to...

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NYLPI's Environmental Justice Program fights environmental racism, works to eliminate the unfair burden of environmental hazards borne by low-income communities and communities of color, and seeks to create a more equitable and sustainable New York. In partnership with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and residents, our Environmental Justice team builds campaigns, launches litigation, and shapes policy. We support local leadership and strengthen communities' ability to assert their right to a healthy and sustainable environment.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,547,444

NYLPI's Health Justice Program brings a racial equity and immigrant justice focus to health care advocacy in New York City and State. We address the human rights crisis in immigration detention...

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NYLPI's Health Justice Program brings a racial equity and immigrant justice focus to health care advocacy in New York City and State. We address the human rights crisis in immigration detention; operate a medical-legal-community partnership to increase access to healthcare in immigration detention; connect uninsured immigrants with serious health conditions to Medicaid; advocate for healthcare coverage for all New Yorkers; attack dangerous housing conditions; and seek alternatives to police intervention for people experiencing mental health crises. We believe health justice impacts all parts of New Yorkers' lives.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,608,201
Program Service Revenue $142,848
Investment Income $127,480
Other Revenue $-20,915
TOTAL REVENUE $7,857,614

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,758,087
Fundraising Expenses $587,118
Program Expenses $6,068,823
Other Expenses $2,067,685
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,842,308

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,857,614 $5,209,167 +0.5%
Expenses $7,842,308 $6,684,048 +0.2%
Net Income $15,306 $-1,474,881 -1.0%
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
52
Independent Members
52
Employees
41
Volunteers
1061

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
$326,706
Total Directors
60
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
J MCGREGOR SMYTH ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOr 40.0
Officer
$275,030 $51,676 $326,706
RUTH LOWENKRON ESQ DIRECTOR, Disability Justice 40.0
Highest
$191,435 $45,062 $236,497
GENEVA MORRIS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$180,189 $53,232 $233,421
MARINDA VAN DALEN Director of Litigation 40.0
Highest
$170,952 $43,819 $214,771
DARYL A SAMUEL DIRECTOR OF HR & ADMIN 40.0
Highest
$163,994 $39,736 $203,730
Justin Wood Director of Policy 40.0
Highest
$155,465 $11,660 $167,125
David Abrams Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Aguiar Secretary 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Huang Treasurer 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Law board member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Lender board member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lorraine McGowen Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Pitofsky board member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Salzman board member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Tahbaz board member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Anders Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Anello Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reid Ashinoff Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Bebchick Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Benjamin Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carmine Boccuzzi Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Brown Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Chesley Director (term 6/11/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Chung Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Dine Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shelley Dropkin Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Muhammad Faridi Director Ex-Officio 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Blake Fillion Director (term 12/18/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Fink Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Olga Fuentes-Skinner Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Genser Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Gordon Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lawrence Gresser Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suhana Han Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Holloman Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Ingber Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Kohlmann Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Holly Kulka Director (term 4/17/2025) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamie Levitt Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Lewin Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Martinez Director (term 10/21/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather McDevitt Director (term 6/20/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin McDonough Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daphne Morduchowitz Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rahul Mukhi Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Neuwirth Director (term 6/20/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Osnato Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bret Parker Director Ex-Officio 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Potter Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Rosenberg Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joshua Roth Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas Schwarz Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Schwed Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Scibetta Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Seshens Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Shmalo Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Skaistis Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Steel Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Strassberg Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucas Torres Director (term 6/20/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shari Verschell Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Waldman Director (term 6/20/2024) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Williams Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
B Chase Wink Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanna Wright Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maryana Zubok Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $7,857,614 $7,842,308 $11,440,095 $15,306
2024 $5,209,167 $6,684,048 $12,634,896 $-1,474,881
2023 $4,952,958 $5,899,837 $13,073,797 $-946,879
2022 $6,504,940 $5,903,156 $9,582,845 $601,784
2021 $6,811,607 $5,604,192 $10,104,352 $1,207,415
2020 $4,991,185 $5,271,218 $8,199,239 $-280,033
2019 $4,529,926 $5,001,536 $6,942,931 $-471,610
2018 $5,247,624 $4,920,581 $7,677,799 $327,043
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