ROCHESTER, NY
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $11.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.
TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN NEW YORK STATE WHO ARE POOR, DISABLED OR DISENFRANCHISED THROUGH: SYSTEMS CHANGE ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OTHER ADVOCATES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND HIGH QUALITY DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
CRIME VICTIMS AND DV (SEE SCHEDULE O):EMPIRE JUSTICE LEADS THE NEW YORK CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL NETWORK, A PARTNERSHIP OF CIVIL LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT CONNECTS VICTIMS OF...
CRIME VICTIMS AND DV (SEE SCHEDULE O):EMPIRE JUSTICE LEADS THE NEW YORK CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL NETWORK, A PARTNERSHIP OF CIVIL LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT CONNECTS VICTIMS OF CRIME WITH INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS MULTIFACETED ONLINE TOOL (NY CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL HELP). IN 2024, OVER 22,520 PEOPLE USED THIS TOOL TO ACCESS KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS RESOURCES AND CONNECT WITH AGENCIES WHO COULD HELP THEM. IN ADDITION TO LEADING THE NETWORK, EMPIRE JUSTICE IS ALSO A DIRECT SERVICES PARTNER, PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO MORE THAN 425 CRIME VICTIMS IN MONROE COUNTY, THE HUDSON VALLEY AND ON LONG ISLAND. AN EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO LEGAL SERVICES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES STATEWIDE THROUGH STATE FUNDING, REACHING ALMOST 1,100 ADVOCATES IN 2024.
HOUSING AND TENANT ADVOCACY (SEE SCHEDULE O):SINCE 2012 EMPIRE JUSTICE HAS MANAGED MORE THAN 60 CONTRACTS WITH LEGAL SERVICES AND HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES WORKING IN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION OUTSIDE...
HOUSING AND TENANT ADVOCACY (SEE SCHEDULE O):SINCE 2012 EMPIRE JUSTICE HAS MANAGED MORE THAN 60 CONTRACTS WITH LEGAL SERVICES AND HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES WORKING IN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION OUTSIDE OF NYC, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EXTENSIVE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AS PART OF THE NYS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROTECTION PROGRAM (HOPP). AS A DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDER WORKING IN FORECLOSURE WITH FUNDING THROUGH HOPP, UNITED WAY AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, EMPIRE JUSTICE HELPED MORE THAN 100 MONROE COUNTY FAMILIES FACING FORECLOSURE, AVOIDING OR DELAYING LOSS OF THE HOME IN ALMOST HALF OF ALL CASES. WITH STATE FUNDING, HOUSING ADVOCATES IN ROCHESTER WORK UNDER THE TENANT DEFENSE PROJECT TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS FOR TENANTS FACING EVICTION WITH TELESCA CENTER FOR JUSTICE PARTNERS, THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, LAWNY AND JUSTCAUSE. ON LONG ISLAND, ADVOCATES HELPED MORE THAN 120 FAMILIES FACING EVICTION IN 2024 WITH EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING THROUGH THE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (OTDA), THROUGH A SUBCONTRACT WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND.
PUBLIC BENEFITS AND DAP (SEE SCHEDULE O):EMPIRE JUSTICE CONTRACTS WITH NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABILITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (DAP) GRANTEES, DELIVERING...
PUBLIC BENEFITS AND DAP (SEE SCHEDULE O):EMPIRE JUSTICE CONTRACTS WITH NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABILITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (DAP) GRANTEES, DELIVERING 16 TRAININGS AND EDUCATING MORE THAN 650 STATEWIDE DAP ADVOCATES IN 2024. AS A DAP GRANTEE, EMPIRE JUSTICE PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN WESTERN NEW YORK WHO HAVE BEEN INAPPROPRIATELY DENIED OR TERMINATED FROM FEDERAL DISABILITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAMS, RETURNING $308K TO THE STATE IN INTERIM ASSISTANCE IN 2024. PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCATES HELP NEW YORK FAMILIES ACCESS FOOD STAMPS AND CASH ASSISTANCE AND NAVIGATE THE FAIR HEARING PROCESS TO CHALLENGE DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR BENEFITS. EMPIRE JUSTICE IS WORKING TO PROTECT EACH OF THE 50,000 RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS THROUGH ONGOING LEGAL ACTION. ITS AIM IS TO UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE BENEFITS TO RECEIVE TIMELY FAIR HEARING DECISIONS. STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS WELL AS PRINCIPLES OF DUE PROCESS REQUIRE THAT OTDA ISSUE FAIR HEARING DECISIONS PROMPTLY - 60 DAYS FROM REQUEST FOR SNAP BENEFITS AND 90 DAYS FROM REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE. OTDA DATA REVEALS THAT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FAIR HEARINGS WERE OVERDUE FOR A DECISION.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $11,383,291 | $11,314,403 | +0.0% |
| Expenses | $11,447,884 | $10,572,721 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-64,593 | $741,682 | -1.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY WHALEN ESQ | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNIOR DILLION MA LMHC | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN CLARK CPA FHFMA | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ELKOWITZ JR | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S HO ESQ | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH P AMORY PHD | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOLA W BRABHAM | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN E ELMOUJI ESQ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMON PEGUERO ESQ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA M FOSTER | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA GONZALEZ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SHERMAN ESQ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SPENCER BECKFORD | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARCIE FALSIONI ESQ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY MOREIRA ESQ | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LILLEY BROWN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 35.00 |
Officer
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$167,452 | $27,102 | $194,554 |
| KRISTIN HUGHES | COO | 35.00 |
Officer
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$140,949 | $40,796 | $181,745 |
| SUSAN C ANTOS | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY | 35.00 |
Highest
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$136,246 | $17,808 | $154,054 |
| MAGGIE R ROBB | SENIOR ATTORNEY DIRECTOR | 35.00 |
Highest
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$131,783 | $40,092 | $171,875 |
| ROBERT I CISNEROS | SUPERVISING ATTORNEY | 35.00 |
Highest
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$123,510 | $17,115 | $140,625 |
| REMLA PARTHASARATHY | PROJECT DIRECTOR - SENIOR ATTORNEY | 35.00 |
Highest
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$115,459 | $25,436 | $140,895 |
| LINDA ANN BENNETT-RODRIGUEZ | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY | 35.00 |
Highest
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$113,748 | $39,473 | $153,221 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,383,291 | $11,447,884 | $4,541,215 | $-64,593 |
| 2023 | $11,314,403 | $10,572,721 | $4,647,278 | $741,682 |
| 2022 | $9,213,262 | $9,567,671 | $4,215,907 | $-354,409 |
| 2021 | $10,370,016 | $8,941,501 | $4,143,474 | $1,428,515 |
| 2020 | $8,127,207 | $8,209,149 | $3,561,557 | $-81,942 |
| 2019 | $6,525,571 | $6,523,508 | $2,484,703 | $2,063 |
| 2018 | $6,978,816 | $7,303,220 | $2,328,252 | $-324,404 |
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