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Legal Assistance of Western New YORK INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 16-0955954

About

Lawny increases access to justice through excellent legal representation, advocacy and service.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
240
Volunteers
135

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$21.6M
Expenses
$21.6M
Assets
$8.2M
Liabilities
$5.4M

Financial history

$21.6M$10.8M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $21.6M · Avg: $14.1M

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
$16K
Grants Given
—
LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
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Address

16 E Main ST STE 380
Rochester, NY, 14614-181

Governance

Voting board members22
Independent members22
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
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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