Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc

EIN: 161337417 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$6,990,917
Total Expenses
$7,007,807
Total Assets
$4,831,350
Net Assets
$1,470,750
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
GRETCHEN GONZALEZ ESQ
Phone
7168470662
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROVIDE QUALITY FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE AND SMALLER NOT FOR PROFIT GROUPS AND TO EFFECTIVELY INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS IN THE DELIVERY OF THOSE SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,951,746
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $20,764
Other Revenue $18,407
TOTAL REVENUE $6,990,917

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,683,641
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,782,015
Other Expenses $1,324,166
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,007,807

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,990,917 $5,812,508 +0.2%
Expenses $7,007,807 $5,593,664 +0.3%
Net Income $-16,890 $218,844 -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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
73
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$147,169
Total Directors
22
$147,169
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kevin Hogan President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Ireland Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kara Hanzlik Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ifeoluwa Popoola Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gretchen Gonzalez Executive Director/CEO/Dep 40.00
Officer Director
$147,169 $0 $147,169
Robert Conklin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Gaffney Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert P Heary Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Mendolera Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonardo Sette-Camara Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Weinholtz Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Siana Mclean Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aalok Karambelkar Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Redeye Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anaiss Llonek Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joshua Feinstein Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jody Briandi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean O' Brien Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Cimasi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melinda Saran Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ketherine Bestine Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Melber Board Member 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $6,990,917 $7,007,807 $4,831,350 $-16,890
2023 $5,812,508 $5,593,664 $3,487,321 $218,844
2022 $4,661,755 $4,650,854 $3,741,644 $10,901
2021 $4,393,216 $4,240,609 $1,988,348 $152,607
2020 $4,151,098 $3,888,730 $1,942,113 $262,368
2019 $3,903,591 $3,792,788 $1,563,149 $110,803
2018 $4,090,683 $3,630,176 $1,467,518 $460,507
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