VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY INC

EIN: 461593349 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

SYRACUSE, NY

Total Revenue
$3,447,255
Total Expenses
$3,611,969
Total Assets
$2,527,225
Net Assets
$899,248
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CLIFFORD TSAN
Phone
3154713409
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH ENGAGING THE LEGAL COMMUNITY IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,269,889
Program Service Revenue $1,174,404
Investment Income $2,540
Other Revenue $422
TOTAL REVENUE $3,447,255

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,568,453
Fundraising Expenses $61,520
Program Expenses $3,192,402
Other Expenses $1,043,516
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,611,969

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,447,255 $2,485,838 +0.4%
Expenses $3,611,969 $2,214,238 +0.6%
Net Income $-164,714 $271,600 -1.6%
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
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
37
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
6
$264,873
Total Directors
25
$264,873
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLIFFORD TSAN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MINER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY WILES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN WEINSTEIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY CURRAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$122,772 $23,931 $146,703
CYNTHIA MILLS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer Director
$101,235 $16,935 $118,170
ANDREW CROOM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY HANNAH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD DOERR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILEE LAWSON HATCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE LOWE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN-JUBA ARWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY UNAITIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BOYD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CALLAHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY ROYAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GASPARINI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PALMER HARVEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANETTE RELEFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH FORWARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMPHIWE MAQUBELA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAFNI KIRITSIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN BURDICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI BEIRMAN 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,447,255 $3,611,969 $2,527,225 $-164,714
2022 $2,485,838 $2,214,238 $1,940,887 $271,600
2021 $1,796,451 $1,730,727 $1,229,888 $65,724
2020 $1,373,653 $1,285,199 $1,042,562 $88,454
2019 $1,258,870 $1,264,314 $717,592 $-5,444
2018 $1,886,010 $1,810,945 $616,329 $75,065
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