Nonprofit · EIN 14-1338448
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC
Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,992,387 | $16,529,184 | $463,203 | $11,919,339 | $8,515,741 | $3,403,598 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,151,408 | $12,926,125 | -$774,717 | $9,514,191 | $6,603,858 | $2,910,333 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $12,439,671 | $12,812,418 | -$372,747 | $9,483,800 | $5,824,347 | $3,659,453 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,943,771
- of which government grants
- $16,704,888
- Program service revenue
- $14,907
- Investment income
- $21,354
- Net rental income
- -$15,110
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,621
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,223
- Other revenue
- $12,355
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $881,894
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $386,903
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,717,102
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,171,733
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $119,550
- Occupancy
- $349,907
- Travel
- $247,872
- Depreciation
- $195,414
- Program services (functional)
- $13,945,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,280,768
- Fundraising (functional)
- $303,326
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,514,191
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,919,339
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,515,741
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,403,598
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,160,158
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,844,009
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $559,589
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$8,172
- Gross receipts
- $17,040,220
- Employees
- 159
- Volunteers
- 91
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY L WAHLBERG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $219,077 | $42,419 |
| ERICA NICOLE RANGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $225,075 | $17,879 |
| ERICA MARLOW | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $166,177 | $39,078 |
| ANNE-MARIE MALAK | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $150,981 | $49,416 |
| ROBERT R ROMAKER | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $145,578 | $36,769 |
| MARLENE MORALES | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $129,385 | $44,507 |
| SAMANTHA ASHLINE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Officer | 35 | $152,460 | $2,241 |
| LISA M MILLS ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN RUTHMAN ESQ | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE PEREZ-JAQUITH ESQ | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD G GRANDY II ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DUFRESNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENELLE BAYER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COST ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY EVATT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY GALLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES E HACKER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MANFREDO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASTAITIS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONI MINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERICK ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICKI J PRAGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD TIDGEWELL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCENT L VALENZA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN WHITTON ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY L WAHLBERG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $178,423 | $29,015 |
| ERICA N RANGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $186,231 | $10,000 |
| ERICA L ZIMNY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $140,266 | $24,850 |
| ANNE-MARIE MALAK | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $128,455 | $34,182 |
| ROBERT R ROMAKER | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,363 | $31,279 |
| PETER D RACETTE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $132,612 | $16,678 |
| SHU-CHIH CHEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $48,132 | $8,230 |
| SAMANTHA ASHLINE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $42,022 | $497 |
| JAMES E HACKER ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT L VALENZA ESQ | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COST ESQ | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MILLS ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA WBUETTNER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS R ADAMS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DUFRESNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY EVATTESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES FLEURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY GALLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD G GRANDY II ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MANFREDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASTAITIS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONI MINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE PEREZ-JAQUITH ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI J PRAGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN RUTHMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHENIDER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TIDGEWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILLIAN M MOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DEC Officer | 35 | $221,540 | $20,700 |
| WENDY WAHLBERG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $181,524 | $26,909 |
| PETER RACETTE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $167,942 | $25,864 |
| ANNE-MARIE MALAK | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $130,456 | $30,602 |
| ROBERT ROMAKER | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $124,375 | $30,419 |
| ERICA LUDWICK | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $127,625 | $20,321 |
| SHU-CHIH CHEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $63,329 | $8,335 |
| SHAMIM HUQ | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $51,914 | $249 |
| NIC RANGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM DEC Officer | 35 | $7,655 | $0 |
| JAMES E HACKER ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT L VALENZA ESQ | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN FISHMAN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MILLS ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA BUETTNER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS R ADAMS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE CENICEROS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COST ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES FLEURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE GARCIA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD G GRANDY II ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MANFREDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASTAITIS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR MAZZOTTI ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONI MINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE PEREZ-JAQUITH ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI J PRAGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN RUTHMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHNEIDER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TIDGEWELL ESQ | COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 95 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206-3001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA M MILLS ESQ, 95 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12206
- Signed the 990
- LISA M MILLS ESQ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (518) 689-6304
- Website
- WWW.LASNNY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK FIGHTS FOR FAIRNESS, DIGNITY, AND JUSTICE FOR THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND FOR A SOCIETY WHICH IS INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE FOR ALL. WE TRANSFORM LIVES, BUILD COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER PEOPLE BY USING THE LAW TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC WRONGS AND INEQUITIES.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, INC. PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN ALBANY, NEW YORK, AND THE SURROUNDING 16-COUNTY AREA. TYPICAL CASES INCLUDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. THE SOCIETY ALSO ENGAGES IN IMPACT ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY LAWYERING, COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS. DURING 2024, THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS FACING EVICTION, FORECLOSURE, ILLEGAL LOCKOUTS, AND OTHER HOUSING ISSUES TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.Expenses $13,945,090 · grants $881,894 · revenue $14,907
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1338448
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,919,339
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,040,220
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,992,387 | $16,529,184 | $11,919,339 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,151,408 | $12,926,125 | $9,514,191 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,439,671 | $12,812,418 | $9,483,800 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 14-1338448).
Questions about LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC
- What is the EIN of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC is 14-1338448.
- Is LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK 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 LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA M MILLS ESQ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $219,077 (WENDY L WAHLBERG, DEPUTY DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,992,387, expenses of $16,529,184 and total assets of $11,919,339 at year end.
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