QUEENS LAW ASSOCIATES NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION

EIN: 270364845 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

FOREST HILLS, NY

Total Revenue
$31,923,239
Total Expenses
$32,280,009
Total Assets
$34,191,245
Net Assets
$15,144,062
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MICHAEL SCALA
Phone
7182613047
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

QUEENS LAW ASSOCIATES NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, founded in 2009, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $31.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

QUEENS LAW ASSOCIATES PROVIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN QUEENS COUNTY. THE SOLE SOURCE OF REVENUE IS FROM ITS LAW PRACTICE THAT IS DERIVED FROM CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE AND CITY OF NEW YORK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,261,739 Revenue: $29,525,505

CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICE:PROVIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN QUEENS COUNTY. THE SOLE SOURCE OF REVENUE IS FROM ITS LAW PRACTICE THAT IS DERIVED FROM CONTRACTS WITH THE...

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICE:PROVIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN QUEENS COUNTY. THE SOLE SOURCE OF REVENUE IS FROM ITS LAW PRACTICE THAT IS DERIVED FROM CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE AND CITY OF NEW YORK. THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE EVERY DAY FOR EVERY CLIENT. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1996, THE AGENCY HAS SERVED MORE THAN 450,000 PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAJOR TRIALS AND HOMICIDES, FAMILY COURT ISSUES INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TREATMENT COURT CASES, YOUTH FELONIES, AND IMMIGRATION COURT. IN 2020 THE AGENCY LAUNCHED ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER WHICH PROVIDES A COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO CRIMINAL COURT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS IN THE ROCKAWAY WHO HAVE COMMITTED NON-VIOLENT FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS. QUEENS DEFENDERS CREATED THE RCJC ON THE PREMISE OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICETHAT YOUNG OFFENDERS DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE, AND THAT WITH THE RIGHT KIND OF SUPPORT, THEY CAN GO ON TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES. RCJC IS A PARTNERSHIP AMONG QUEENS DEFENDERS, LOCAL NYPD PRECINCTS, AND THE QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,384,663 Revenue: $1,598,623

ANTI-EVICTION REPRESENTATION: IN JULY 2024 QUEENS DEFENDERS BEGAN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES IN QUEENS HOUSING COURT THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/ OFFICE OF CIVIL JUSTICE...

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ANTI-EVICTION REPRESENTATION: IN JULY 2024 QUEENS DEFENDERS BEGAN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES IN QUEENS HOUSING COURT THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/ OFFICE OF CIVIL JUSTICE. QUEENS DEFENDERS PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO 1,500 INDIVIDUALS FACING EVICTION PROCEEDINGS. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING ATTORNEYS, CLIENTS ARE PAIRED WITH A HOUSING NAVIGATOR TO HELP THEM FIND STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELIEVE CASELOADS IN HOUSING COURT.

Program 3
Expenses: $285,496 Revenue: $230,365

YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICE: IN 2013 THE AGENCY LAUNCHED YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, IMPROVE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND...

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YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICE: IN 2013 THE AGENCY LAUNCHED YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, IMPROVE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL LIVES. OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH JUSTICE COURT, YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT THE ROCKAWAYS & JAMAICA JUSTICE CENTERS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ("DOVE") FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. QUEENS DEFENDERS FOOD PANTRY LAUNCHED IN THE SPRING OF 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, QUEENS DEFENDERS DISTRIBUTES OVER 25,000 BOXES OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE ROCKAWAYS AND OTHER SOUTHEAST QUEENS COMMUNITIES. SINCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR FOOD PANTRY IN 2020, QUEENS DEFENDERS HAS PROVIDED HEALTHY AND FRESH FOOD TO OVER 140,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH. IN ADDITION TO OUR ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY AND DELIVERIES, QUEENS DEFENDERS HOLDS "POP-UP" FOOD PANTRY AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS EVENTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUING THIS PROGRAM AND ENSURING OUR BOROUGH'S MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,524
Program Service Revenue $30,995,321
Investment Income $540,222
Other Revenue $359,172
TOTAL REVENUE $31,923,239

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $25,205,919
Fundraising Expenses $145,746
Program Expenses $27,931,898
Other Expenses $7,074,090
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,280,009

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $31,923,239 $28,647,474 +0.1%
Expenses $32,280,009 $28,696,302 +0.1%
Net Income $-356,770 $-48,828 +6.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
282
Volunteers
5

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
$1,428,368
Total Directors
12
$969,276
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY J MARTONE E.D. & CEO (FROM 06/10/2025) 40.00
Officer Director
$317,077 $68,291 $385,368
CHELSEA GILBERT DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON UDERITZ DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONEATH POWELL BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWIN ROBLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC PAYKERT SECRETARY (OUTGOING) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LANI CHERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI ZENO E.D. & CEO (UNTIL 06/10/2025) 40.00
Officer Director
$540,100 $43,808 $583,908
MICHAEL SCALA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY WHELAND DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICARDI CALIXTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH ADAMS CAMPBELL DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY LICARI DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Officer
$387,807 $71,285 $459,092
BRIAN SCHATZ DIR. OF COMMUNITY-BASED INTIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$225,567 $61,886 $287,453
HETTIE POWELL MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$287,128 $52,569 $339,697
KIRLYN H JOSEPH DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS 40.00
Highest
$207,730 $32,337 $240,067
LISA SALTZMAN DIRECTOR OF TRAINING 40.00
Highest
$263,877 $47,973 $311,850
JONATHAN THEODORE LATIMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HOMICIDE 40.00
Highest
$212,476 $15,547 $228,023
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 $31,923,239 $32,280,009 $34,191,245 $-356,770
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $24,241,714 $24,657,693 $42,490,191 $-415,979
2022 $21,521,379 $22,379,590 $20,535,369 $-858,211
2021 $19,706,664 $20,299,116 $20,849,381 $-592,452
2020 $18,221,128 $17,994,031 $21,562,066 $227,097
2019 $17,871,685 $13,711,008 $19,773,798 $4,160,677
2018 $13,701,080 $12,539,380 $14,314,372 $1,161,700
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