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Community Law Center 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
$675k (2023)

Expenses
$759k (2023)

Total Assets
$560k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$482k (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
$675,040
Expenses
$759,114
Net Income
-$84,074
Net Assets
$78,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $647,822
96.0%
Program Services $15,876
2.4%
Investment Income $1,765
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,389
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,188
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,126
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $394,289
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $560,231
Total Liabilities $482,212
Net Assets $78,019
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Nethercut (Fmr Interim Dir) $57,958 $0 $0
Amy Petkovsek (President & Ed) $54,167 $0 $2,426
Janice Bowie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Vitti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Steiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuel Fishelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Coles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Meltzer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
M Andrea Olsen Leyden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$522,724
Expenses
$627,519
Net Income
-$104,795
Net Assets
$162,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $504,843
96.6%
Program Services $15,793
3.0%
Investment Income $856
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,232
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,717
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $280,286
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $252,557
Total Liabilities $90,464
Net Assets $162,093
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (Fmr Pres & Ed) $98,966 $0 $0
John Nethercut (Fmr Interim Dir) $26,750 $0 $0
Janice Bowie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Steiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuel Fishelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Coles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Meltzer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Fmr Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
M Andrea Olsen Leyden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Petkovsek (President & Ed) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$710,986
Expenses
$604,274
Net Income
$106,712
Net Assets
$266,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $694,658
97.7%
Program Services $14,637
2.1%
Investment Income $424
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,267
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,667
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $295,495
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $308,628
Total Liabilities $41,740
Net Assets $266,888
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (President & Ed) $107,667 $0 $0
Janice Bowie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Steiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuel Fishelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Meltzer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
M Andrea Olsen Leyden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$528,824
Expenses
$569,492
Net Income
-$40,668
Net Assets
$160,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $507,563
96.0%
Program Services $19,209
3.6%
Investment Income $880
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,172
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,099
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,574
48.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,403
Total Liabilities $112,227
Net Assets $160,176
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (President & Ed) $105,100 $0 $5,249
Janice Bowie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Steiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuel Fishelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Meltzer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Director) $0 $0 $0
M Andrea Olsen Leyden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$530,380
Expenses
$578,355
Net Income
-$47,975
Net Assets
$200,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,608
92.3%
Program Services $25,142
4.7%
Investment Income $212
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,573
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,845
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,859
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $289,971
50.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,641
Total Liabilities $34,797
Net Assets $200,844
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (President & Ed) $103,859 $0 $5,318
Janice Bowie (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Steiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuel Fishelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Meltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$650,243
Expenses
$622,392
Net Income
$27,851
Net Assets
$248,819
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $607,820
93.5%
Program Services $27,828
4.3%
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,511
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,042
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,361
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $301,737
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,366
Total Liabilities $34,547
Net Assets $248,819
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (President & Ed) $102,361 $0 $5,363
Janice Bowie (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson Jr (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mc Neil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marc Apter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Ben Zev (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Meltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Strupp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$626,538
Expenses
$617,594
Net Income
$8,944
Net Assets
$220,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $592,939
94.6%
Program Services $25,468
4.1%
Investment Income $52
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,653
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,426
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,098
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $299,622
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $258,431
Total Liabilities $37,463
Net Assets $220,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton (E.D./Preside) $98,098 $0 $5,797
Janice Bowie (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jason Rose (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Franklin N Mcneil Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Julie Ben Zev (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hughes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Meltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Redd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Shaia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Strupp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,637
Expenses
$659,052
Net Income
-$86,415
Net Assets
$212,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $551,635
96.3%
Program Services $17,938
3.1%
Investment Income $155
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,293
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,616
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,299
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $340,964
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,464
Total Liabilities $54,440
Net Assets $212,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Ryan (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jason Rose (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Janice Bowie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Rishar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Southard Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Strupp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Ben Zev (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Bezdek Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hughes Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Franklin N Meneil Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Meltzer Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristine Dunkerton Esq (E.D./Preside) $0 $92,330 $6,834

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$548,735
Expenses
$670,913
Net Income
-$122,178
Net Assets
$298,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $520,857
94.9%
Program Services $21,726
4.0%
Investment Income $151
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,256
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $745
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,063
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $352,640
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $342,202
Total Liabilities $43,763
Net Assets $298,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristine Dunkerton Esq (E.D./Preside) $97,063 $0 $6,663
David Ryan (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jason Rose (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Janice Bowie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Julie Ben Zev (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Bezdek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hughes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Mcneil Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Nathans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Obaza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Rishar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Robb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Southard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Strupp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$677,533
Expenses
$664,025
Net Income
$13,508
Net Assets
$420,617
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,616
94.8%
Program Services $20,138
3.0%
Investment Income $128
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,914
2.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $737
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,104
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350,870
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $463,073
Total Liabilities $42,456
Net Assets $420,617

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$618,174
Expenses
$586,974
Net Income
$31,200
Net Assets
$407,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $583,967
94.5%
Program Services $21,504
3.5%
Investment Income $104
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,680
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $919
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,883
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $299,130
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,069
Total Liabilities $31,960
Net Assets $407,109

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,645
Expenses
$595,856
Net Income
-$7,211
Net Assets
$375,909
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $534,896
90.9%
Program Services $50,916
8.6%
Investment Income $160
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,673
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,100
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $314,296
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,052
Total Liabilities $24,143
Net Assets $375,909

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,724
Expenses
$575,762
Net Income
$33,962
Net Assets
$383,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $553,766
90.8%
Program Services $23,446
3.8%
Investment Income $518
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,010
5.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $984
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,549
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $331,428
57.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,822
Total Liabilities $52,702
Net Assets $383,120

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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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