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Brooklyn Public Interest Law Foundation

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Tax-exempt since March 1996
  • EIN: 11-3083437

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$12.9k (2023)

Expenses
$21.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$61.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$12,863
Expenses
$21,889
Net Income
-$9,026
Net Assets
$61,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,147
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$295
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,450
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $61,450
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Austen Fisher (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Caroline Golub (Co Chair) $0 $0
Chelsea Halstead (Co Chair) $0 $0
Syd Oliver (Auction Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 10, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
-$9,577
Expenses
$26,441
Net Income
-$36,018
Net Assets
$70,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
Net Fundraising -$9,631
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,476
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Austen Fisher (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Kelsey Gooden (Co Chair) $0 $0
Andrew Wilson (Co Chair) $0 $0
Chelsea Halstead (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Ramsha (Ansari) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 11, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,483
Expenses
$21,097
Net Income
-$4,614
Net Assets
$106,494
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,404
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$1,937
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,494
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $106,494
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Austen Fisher (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Kelsey Gooden (Co Chair) $0 $0
Andrew Wilson (Co Chair) $0 $0
Chelsea Halstead (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Ramsha (Ansari) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 8, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$1,970
Expenses
$26,293
Net Income
-$24,323
Net Assets
$111,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,099
55.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21
1.1%
Net Fundraising $850
43.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,108
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $111,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Daniella Haviv (Co Chair) $0 $0
Michael Yoon (Co Chair) $0 $0
Sarah Lavy (Secretary) $0 $0
Brian Brown (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Lillianna Iorfino (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Bailey Cohen (Co Chair) $0 $0
Elliot Disha Tanha (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Octavia Ewart (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,268
Expenses
$38,022
Net Income
-$8,754
Net Assets
$135,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,518
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$9,276
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,431
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Daniella Haviv (Co Chair) $0 $0
Caitlyn Garcia (Co Chair) $0 $0
Sarah Lavy (Secretary) $0 $0
Brian Brown (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Monica Mercola (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Lillianna Iorfino (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Bailey Cohen (Co Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 15, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,152
Expenses
$30,315
Net Income
-$8,163
Net Assets
$133,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,228
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$8,102
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,439
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $133,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Javionte Johnson (Co Chair) $0 $0
Caitlyn Garcia (Co Chair) $0 $0
Bailey Cohen (Secretary) $0 $0
Mario Fitzgerald (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Monica Mercola (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Bailee Brown (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Oliva Sanchez (Co Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 23, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,319
Expenses
$50,660
Net Income
-$3,341
Net Assets
$139,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,970
48.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $309
0.7%
Net Fundraising $24,040
50.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,257
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $139,257
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marvin Espana (Co Chair) $0 $0
Ryan Miller (Co Chair) $0 $0
Olivia Sanchez (Secretary) $0 $0
Elizabeth Ildefonso (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Anna Hanke (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Beherec (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Martyna Kaznowski (Secretary) $0 $0
Kyla Burke Lazarus (Co Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,702
Expenses
$49,563
Net Income
-$6,861
Net Assets
$142,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,551
20.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $333
0.8%
Net Fundraising $33,818
79.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,598
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $142,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kyla Burke Lazarus (Co Chair) $0 $0
Kenneth Zwerin (Co Chair) $0 $0
Marvin Espana (Co Chair And Secretary) $0 $0
Kathryn Crisona (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Anna Hanke (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Beherec (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Martyna Kaznowski (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,458
Expenses
$93,661
Net Income
$3,797
Net Assets
$149,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,000
53.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $313
0.3%
Net Fundraising $45,145
46.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $149,459
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $149,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lilly Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Jillian Rudge (Co Chair) $0 $0
Brenden Ross (Co Chair & Treasurer) $0 $0
Kyla Burke Lazarus (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathryn Crisona (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
David Craft (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Clarissa Wertman (Co Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 16, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,507
Expenses
$41,958
Net Income
$21,549
Net Assets
$153,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,405
54.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,102
45.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,721
Total Liabilities $4,555
Net Assets $153,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ashley Fertig (Co Chair) $0 $0
Clarissa Wertman (Co Chair) $0 $0
Kenya Dillon (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Rebecca Naeder (Secretary) $0 $0
Lilly Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Wendy Tsang (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Jana Hymowitz (Co Chair) $0 $0
Jillian Rudge (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,052
Expenses
$65,600
Net Income
$452
Net Assets
$139,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,053
44.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $304
0.5%
Net Fundraising $36,695
55.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,042
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $139,042

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,453
Expenses
$62,401
Net Income
$10,052
Net Assets
$138,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,649
50.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $362
0.5%
Net Fundraising $35,442
48.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,612
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $138,612

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,261
Expenses
$35,000
Net Income
$28,261
Net Assets
$142,409
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,000
39.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,261
60.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,409
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $142,409

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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