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Nonprofit · EIN 11-3153831

CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11226

Financials

$7.2M$7.2M2022$8M$8M2023$778K$778K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$778,293$777,777$516$2,046,761$3,782,992-$1,736,231
June 30, 2024990$7,970,773$7,970,323$450$5,591,151$5,158,003$433,148
June 30, 2023990$7,205,103$7,195,930$9,173$3,882,894$3,450,196$432,698
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$777,782
of which government grants
$777,782
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,228
Accounting fees
$26,500
Occupancy
$42,313
Travel
$37
Depreciation
$9,379
Program services (functional)
$620,786
Management and general (functional)
$156,991

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,591,151
Total assets, end of year
$2,046,761
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,782,992
Net assets, end of year
-$1,736,231
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,736,231
Gross receipts
$778,293
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOANNE OPLUSTILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,163,152$18,908
JASON BOUCHARDCFO
Officer
1$0$315,301$70,035
ELIZABETH MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
17$0$310,735$23,500
CHARLES O'NEILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER ZARRASECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOANNE OPLUSTILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$551,738$137,282
ELIZABETH MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
17$0$313,728$18,177
JASON BOUCHARDCFO
Officer
1$0$205,881$56,662
CHARLES O'NEILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER ZARRASECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOANNE M OPLUSTILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$600,604$87,526
ELIZABETH MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
17$0$326,718$22,313
CHARLES K O'NEILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER ZARASECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CO CAMBA 1720 CHURCH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11226-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELIZABETH MILLER, C/O CAMBA 1720 CHURCH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11226
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH MILLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(718) 287-2600
Return prepared by
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC

Mission

CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (CLS) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED LAW PRACTICE IN BROOKLYN AND STATEN ISLAND THAT PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS. OUR MISSION AS A DEDICATED AND DIVERSE STAFF OF LAWYERS AND PARALEGALS IS TO PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION WHILE STANDING COMMITTED WITH OUR COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH AT CLS SEEKS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE AND HOLISTIC REPRESENTATION THAT PROVIDES THE TOOLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE NEW YORK CITY'S LEGAL SYSTEMS AND CORRESPONDING GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSING, THE FREEDOM FROM UNJUST COLLECTION PRACTICES, AND THE SAFETY OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES ARE INALIENABLE HUMAN RIGHTS THAT MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES TO REALIZE TRUE JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES HAS PROVIDED FREE, HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE TO NEW YORKERS FACING EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE; VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; THOSE WHO NEED HELP WITH CITIZENSHIP, TPS, DACA OR OTHER IMMIGRATION MATTERS; AS WELL AS THOSE GRAPPLING WITH CONSUMER ISSUES, INCLUDING DEBT COLLECTION PROCEEDINGS, AND CREDIT REPORTING PROBLEMS.
    Expenses $620,786

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-3153831
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,046,761
Income (IRS master file)
$778,293

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$778,293$777,777$2,046,761IRS
990June 2024$7,970,773$7,970,323$5,591,151IRS
990June 2023$7,205,103$7,195,930$3,882,894XML
990June 2022$7,396,581$7,499,680$7,371,164IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3153831).

Questions about CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC is 11-3153831.
Is CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH MILLER.
Who are the officers and directors of CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAMBA LEGAL SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $778,293, expenses of $777,777 and total assets of $2,046,761 at year end.

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