About
To provide legal representation, advocacy and other related services to low-income people.
In care of LISA Schreibersdorf
Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Civil Rights & Advocacy
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2023-06-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $75.6M · Avg: $50.4M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
BROOKLYN DEFENDER SERVICES
Address
177 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201-700
Governance
Voting board members8
Independent members7
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersNo
ChannelsMail · Email · Grant solicitation
Public records
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