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Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc

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
$15.8M (2023)

Expenses
$15.7M (2023)

Total Assets
$10.4M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.41M (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 Form 990
Revenue
$15,801,518
Expenses
$15,717,145
Net Income
$84,373
Net Assets
$2,003,182
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,697,490
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,872
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $91,156
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $630,293
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,246,463
65.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,416,796
Total Liabilities $8,413,614
Net Assets $2,003,182
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David C Schopp Esq (Assistant Secretary/Board Member/ Ceo) $190,017 $0 $26,114
Lucian Wiza (Chief Finacial Officer) $136,011 $0 $9,929
Nadine Patterson (Deputy Executive Director) $135,422 $0 $39,136
Sarah Ryan (Managing Attorney) $134,160 $0 $30,838
Russell Fox (Managing Attorney) $132,148 $0 $18,666
Erin Tresmond (Managing Attorney) $131,473 $0 $20,640
Michael Deal (Managing Attorney) $124,120 $0 $37,595
Kate Meier Davis (Board Member) $81,626 $0 $18,375
Dominique Tauffer Esq (Board Member) $69,966 $0 $16,938
Michael Aina (Board Member) $46,239 $0 $12,746
Lisa M Patterson Esq (President) $0 $0 $0
Craig R Bucki Esq (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James J Rooney Esq (Second Vice President (To 9/23)) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Murphy Esq (Second Vice President (Beg 9/23)) $0 $0 $0
Meghan A Corcoran Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rev Mark E Blue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John T Kolaga Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patrick J Brown Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fitzsimmons Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rocco Lucente Ii Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles C Martorana Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryon Fleming Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hare Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradley Hoppe Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jamila A Lee Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,369,883
Expenses
$13,206,934
Net Income
$162,949
Net Assets
$1,935,917
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,293,361
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $665
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $75,857
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $583,662
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,638,639
65.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,641,971
Total Liabilities $4,706,054
Net Assets $1,935,917
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David C Schopp Esq (Assistant Secretary Board Member Ceo) $184,930 $0 $24,933
Nadine Patterson (Deputy Executive Director) $134,135 $0 $35,445
Lucian Wiza (Chief Financial Officer) $132,375 $0 $8,420
Judith Gerber (Chief Attorney) $129,409 $0 $11,331
Russell Fox (Managing Attorney) $127,033 $0 $17,706
Sophie Feal (Managing Attorney) $121,598 $0 $24,901
Michael Deal (Managing Attorney) $118,302 $0 $35,729
Adam Amirault (Board Member) $74,446 $0 $2,134
Katherine Meier Davis (Board Member) $71,890 $0 $9,313
Michael Aina (Board Memeber) $32,428 $0 $6,718
Chauntel Scottervin (Board Member) $30,463 $0 $8,078
Lisa Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Craig R Bucki (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James J Rooney (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Howard G Foster (Second Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Passifiume (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rev Mark E Blue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John T Kolaga Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meghan A Corcoran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick J Brown Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Eng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fitzsimmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Hecker Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard R Lenihan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rocco Lucente Ii Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,894,352
Expenses
$12,668,424
Net Income
$225,928
Net Assets
$1,772,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,889,069
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $620
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,663
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $643,522
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,378,313
66.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,799,134
Total Liabilities $3,026,166
Net Assets $1,772,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David C Schopp Esq (Assistant Secretary Board Member Ceo) $168,280 $0 $23,054
Michele M Finn (Assistant Treasurer Chief Administrator) $154,482 $0 $7,540
Judith Gerber (Chief Attorney) $120,243 $0 $9,404
Nadine Patterson (Deputy Executive Director) $117,511 $0 $34,077
Kevin Stadelmaier (Chief Attorney Cdu) $116,500 $0 $24,186
Carrie Phillips (Board Member) $101,037 $0 $31,547
Lucian Wiza (Chief Financial Officer) $92,308 $0 $1,015
Michelle Moncher (Board Member) $89,674 $0 $7,205
Chauntel Scottervin (Board Member) $39,851 $0 $11,248
Lisa M Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Craig R Bucki (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James J Rooney (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Howard G Foster (Second Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Passifiume (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rev Mark E Blue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John T Kolaga Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meghan A Corcoran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick J Brown Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Eng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fitzsimmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Hecker Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard R Lenihan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rocco Lucente Ii Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles C Martorana Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Allison Stravino Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,219,706
Expenses
$12,911,980
Net Income
$307,726
Net Assets
$1,547,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,217,287
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $836
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,583
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $595,509
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,729,246
67.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,839,855
Total Liabilities $3,292,815
Net Assets $1,547,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David C Schopp Esq (Assistant Secretary Board Member Ceo) $172,515 $0 $18,940
Michele M Finn (Assistant Treasurer Chief Administrator) $139,091 $0 $22,150
Paul Curtin (Deputy Executive Director) $123,137 $0 $15,285
Susan Ministero (Chief Attorney Appeals) $122,730 $0 $21,835
Judy Gerber (Chief Attorney Afc) $120,431 $0 $10,304
Nadine Patterson (Chief Attorney Civil) $118,101 $0 $30,122
Kevin Stadelmaier (Chief Attorney Cdu) $117,956 $0 $22,655
Carrie Phillips (Board Member) $85,592 $0 $27,964
Chauntel Scottervin (Board Member) $42,644 $0 $13,442
Irving A Barrett Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Mark E Blue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick J Brown Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meghan A Corcoran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Eng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fitzsimmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Hecker Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard R Lenihan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rocco Lucente Ii Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles C Martorana Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Allison Stravino Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa M Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Craig R Bucki Esq (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James J Rooney Esq (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Howard G Foster (Second Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John T Kolaga Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,475,078
Expenses
$11,406,082
Net Income
$68,996
Net Assets
$1,239,314
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,472,557
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $711
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,810
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $531,687
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $19,000
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $7,627,461
66.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,569,109
Total Liabilities $2,329,795
Net Assets $1,239,314

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,728,676
Expenses
$10,635,038
Net Income
$93,638
Net Assets
$1,170,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,723,837
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $958
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,881
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $555,114
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $31,000
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $7,049,039
66.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,143,034
Total Liabilities $1,972,716
Net Assets $1,170,318

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,667,194
Expenses
$9,458,606
Net Income
$208,588
Net Assets
$1,076,680
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,666,366
100.0%
Program Services $684
0.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $144
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $350,461
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $36,000
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $6,398,961
67.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,019,129
Total Liabilities $1,942,449
Net Assets $1,076,680

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,455,930
Expenses
$9,281,877
Net Income
$174,053
Net Assets
$868,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,450,422
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $488
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,625
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,395
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $412,025
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $37,750
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $6,060,903
65.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,848,589
Total Liabilities $1,980,497
Net Assets $868,092

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,278,454
Expenses
$9,013,105
Net Income
$265,349
Net Assets
$694,039
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,276,127
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $606
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,721
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $264,539
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $48,750
0.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $5,851,981
64.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,829,112
Total Liabilities $2,135,073
Net Assets $694,039

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,552,469
Expenses
$8,544,350
Net Income
$8,119
Net Assets
$428,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,548,208
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,611
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,650
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $257,257
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $33,000
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $5,961,913
69.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,567,769
Total Liabilities $1,139,079
Net Assets $428,690

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,855,893
Expenses
$7,822,264
Net Income
$33,629
Net Assets
$420,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,835,129
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,756
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,058
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $950
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $454,161
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $37,500
0.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $5,304,983
67.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,517,072
Total Liabilities $1,096,501
Net Assets $420,571

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,253,051
Expenses
$7,719,272
Net Income
-$466,221
Net Assets
$386,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,248,660
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,862
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,529
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $432,049
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,200
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $4,949,721
64.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,412,529
Total Liabilities $1,025,587
Net Assets $386,942

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,795,479
Expenses
$6,763,826
Net Income
$31,653
Net Assets
$388,221
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,791,226
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,689
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,564
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $228,502
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,652,319
68.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,533,088
Total Liabilities $1,144,867
Net Assets $388,221

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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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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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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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.

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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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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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.

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