NonprofitsWestern New York Law Center Inc

Crime & Legal-Related

Western New York Law Center Inc

BUFFALO, NY

Total revenue

$4.5M

Total expenses

$4.4M

Net assets

$641K

Grants received

$2.4M

35 grants

EIN

161497552

Tax year

2024

Mission

The Western New York Law Center, Inc. (WNYLC) is a nonprofit legal services provider. Founded in 1996, WNYLC's mission is to provide civil legal services to individuals and communities with limited access to legal representation. In furtherance of that mission, WNYLC provides direct legal assistance, legal education, and policy advocacy in areas where legal needs are unmet or underserved. WNYLC also supports legal services providers statewide by promoting effective, affordable use of technology to improve service delivery and expand access to justice.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$4.4M
Program service revenue$87K
Investment income$10K
Other revenue$54K
Total revenue$4.5M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$3.1M
Fundraising$21K
Other expenses$1.4M
Total expenses$4.4M
Total assets$2.1M
Net assets$641K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

KAREN WELCH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$103K

40 hrs/wk

MARSHALL BERTRAM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

VALERIE MALIA-MARTIN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MELINDA R SARAN

PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK TALLEY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHAREN NOSENCHUK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN LAFALCE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MELISSA WOODS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CATHERINE CREIGHTON

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

PAULETTE CAMPBELL

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$135K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 35 of 35

FromAmountPurposeYear
$598K
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
2024
$35K
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSONS) V. DISH NETWORK, LLC. NTAPP SUPPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WORK AT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, SPECIFICALLY CLIENT REPRESENTATION IN ELIGIBLE MATTERS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER (NCLC). NTAPP INCLUDES NLADA AS THE FUNDER AND CONVENER, ALONG WITH SELECTED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
2024
$20K
THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM
2024
$9K
SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC (SBLC)
2024
$5K
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2024
$568K
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
2023
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER'S SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC.
2023
$10K
SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC (SBLC)
2023
$10K
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2023
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$4K
THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM
2023
$215K
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
2022
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC FOR LOW INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.
2022
$10K
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2022
$9K
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PROJECT, PHASE 2 PLANNING
2022
$5K
SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC (SBLC)
2022
$5K
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT
2022
$14K
VIRTUAL CLARO PROJECT SUPPORT
2021
$10K
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2021
$131K
UNRESTRICTED USE; WNYLC SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC - EXPANSION OF SERVICES INTO NIAGARA COUNTY; COMBAT/UNDO REDLINING
2020
$100K
SEE PART XV, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONRECIPIENT 73TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BUFFALO NIAGARA COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
2020
$100K
SEE PART XV, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONRECIPIENT 68TO SUPPORT ITS SMALL BUSINESS LAW CLINIC AT THE WESTERN NY LAW CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.
2020
$50K
BANKRUPTCY PRO SE ASSISTANCE CLINIC
2020
$10K
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (PAYMENT 1/2)
2020
$6K
CLARO PROGRAM EXPANSION TO INCLUDE PRISONER'S REENTRY PROGRAM & LGBTQ SERVICES.
2020
$3K
EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT
2020
$10K
CLARO BUFFALO
2019
$12K
SMALL CLAIMS COURT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT CLINIC
2018

Funded by

$2.4M from 12 funders · 35 grants · 2018–2024

Neighborhood Legal Services Inc

$1.4M · 5 grants · 2022–2024

The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

$300K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County

$146K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

The New York Bar Foundation

$56K · 6 grants · 2018–2024

The John R Oishei Foundation

$50K · 1 grant · 2020

National Legal Aid And Defender

$35K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN161497552
NTEE codeI83
Subsection03
Ruling date1996-04
Formed1996
Employees53
Volunteers0
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