THE NEW YORK BAR FOUNDATION

EIN: 146029915 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

ALBANY, NY

Total Revenue
$1,535,902
Total Expenses
$1,623,130
Total Assets
$13,475,857
Net Assets
$13,458,084
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1950
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
HON CHERYL E CHAMBERS
Phone
5184875651
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE NEW YORK BAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1950, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $13.5M represent 105 months of operating reserves.

Mission

SEE FORM 990, SCHEDULE O FOR THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,013,607

>> AWARDS AND GRANTS: THE FOUNDATION MAKES VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICE AWARDS AND GRANTS TO CHARITABLE AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND GRANTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 ARE DETAILED...

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>> AWARDS AND GRANTS: THE FOUNDATION MAKES VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICE AWARDS AND GRANTS TO CHARITABLE AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND GRANTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 ARE DETAILED, ALONG WITH OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION OF THE GRANTEE/ORGANIZATION, ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART II.>> CY PRES ADMINISTRATION: THE FOUNDATION HAS, FROM TIME TO TIME, RECEIVED DISTRIBUTIONS OF VARIOUS CY PRES (AND SPECIAL COURT ORDERED) FUNDS RELATING TO UNCLAIMED AND UNDISTRIBUTED MONIES AVAILABLE UNDER VARIOUS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS. THE COURT'S APPROVAL OF THESE SETTLEMENTS GENERALLY PROVIDES THAT THE FOUNDATION WILL OVERSEE AND ADMINISTER THEIR DISTRIBUTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,146,231
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $557,069
Other Revenue $-167,398
TOTAL REVENUE $1,535,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $912,798
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $351,645
Program Expenses $1,013,607
Other Expenses $627,832
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,623,130

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,535,902 $2,640,656 -0.4%
Expenses $1,623,130 $1,966,592 -0.2%
Net Income $-87,228 $674,064 -1.1%
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
27
Independent Members
26
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
43

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
10
$395,861
Total Directors
27
$395,861
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERRY LEVIN WALLACH DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS KARTEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
M SALMAN RAVALA DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY WOLF PRICE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NONNA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA M PALUMBO IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON CHERYL E CHAMBERS PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
C BRUCE LAWRENCE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA MCDEVITT SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $38,530 $395,861
LUCIA B WHISENAND ASST. SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN B LINDENAUER CHIEF PUBLICITY OFFICER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES R BARNES CHAIR OF THE FELLOWS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUNE M CASTELLANO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN P CHRISTOPHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ILENE S COOPER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD C DOERR VICE CHAIR OF THE FELLOWS 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT E DOYLE III DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIOIA A GENSINI DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES B KOBAK JR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN G MAKOFSKY ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIS R MIRSKY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRNA M SANTIAGO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID M SCHRAVER VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN E SHARKEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID C SINGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN J WACHTLER VICE CHAIR OF THE FELLOWS 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM T RUSSELL JR DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer 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 $1,535,902 $1,623,130 $13,475,857 $-87,228
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,102,253 $1,525,379 $12,412,723 $-423,126
2022 $633,550 $1,452,020 $11,884,386 $-818,470
2021 $1,758,419 $1,260,073 $14,786,501 $498,346
2020 $1,208,516 $1,289,890 $13,972,865 $-81,374
2019 $1,090,346 $1,250,996 $13,274,670 $-160,650
2018 $1,201,627 $1,267,292 $12,426,784 $-65,665
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