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Madison Legal Defense Bureau Inc

  • Wampsville, NY
  • Tax-exempt since May 1995
  • EIN: 16-1443635

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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)

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$648k (2021)

Expenses
$486k (2021)

Total Assets
$390k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$140k (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

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 July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$648,138
Expenses
$485,976
Net Income
$162,162
Net Assets
$250,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $648,138
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,619
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,887
58.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,150
Total Liabilities $140,000
Net Assets $250,150
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Thorpe (Executive Direc) $60,619 $0 $0
James Wood (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Leahy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Denby (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,045,277
Expenses
$1,166,527
Net Income
-$121,250
Net Assets
$87,988
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,045,277
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $235,622
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $676,589
58.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,988
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,988
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Thorpe (Executive Direc) $147,280 $0 $0
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $88,342 $0 $0
James Wood (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Leahy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Denby (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,178,541
Expenses
$1,047,610
Net Income
$130,931
Net Assets
$209,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,178,541
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,900
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $686,598
65.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,238
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $209,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $108,880 $0 $6,000
James Wood (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Leahy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Denby (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$825,250
Expenses
$939,234
Net Income
-$113,984
Net Assets
$78,307
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $825,250
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,861
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $571,740
60.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,307
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,307
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $103,862 $0 $0
Peter Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Finocchiaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Bragan (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$709,973
Expenses
$694,399
Net Income
$15,574
Net Assets
$192,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $709,973
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,252
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $416,245
59.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $192,291
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $192,291
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $88,409 $0 $10,843
Peter Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Finocchiaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 2, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,813
Expenses
$586,486
Net Income
$44,327
Net Assets
$176,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $630,813
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,719
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350,411
59.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,618
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $79,895 $0 $10,824
Peter Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Finocchiaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$517,867
Expenses
$520,469
Net Income
-$2,602
Net Assets
$132,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $517,867
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,773
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $300,872
57.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,291
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $132,291
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $78,407 $0 $9,366
Karen Marris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Mckay (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Finocchiaro (Di Rector) $0 $0 $0
James Woods (Di Rector) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 22, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$503,676
Expenses
$452,207
Net Income
$51,469
Net Assets
$134,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $503,676
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,898
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,273
60.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,893
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $134,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hadley (Executive Direc) $74,898 $0 $10,000
Karen Marris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Simburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Mckay (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Finocchiaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Woods (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 3, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$453,233
Expenses
$437,414
Net Income
$15,819
Net Assets
$83,424
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $453,233
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,898
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,902
60.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,424
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $83,424

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990
Filed on Dec. 26, 2013

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$433,832
Expenses
$421,301
Net Income
$12,531
Net Assets
$67,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $433,832
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,918
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $246,534
58.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,604
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,604

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$433,765
Expenses
$429,583
Net Income
$4,182
Net Assets
$55,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $433,765
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,341
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $251,873
58.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,073
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,073

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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 July
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

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

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