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Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 13-2605599

About

Brooklyn legal services corporation a (DBA. Build up justice NYC) wields community-focused civil legal services to confront injustice. We work to ensure ALL new yorkers have equal access to legal services to seek justice, make their voices heard, and overcome systemic racism and oppression.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
113
Volunteers
39

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$16.3M
Expenses
$16.0M
Assets
$8.4M
Liabilities
$4.9M

Financial history

$16.3M$8.1M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $16.3M · Avg: $10.9M

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

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$48K
Grants Given
BROOKLYN LEGAL SERVICES CORP A
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Address

260 Broadway STE 2
Brooklyn, NY, 11211-622

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members15
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
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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