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← LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC

Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$15,674,334
Total expenses
$15,587,879
Contributions and grants received
$15,639,302
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$12,235
Investment income
$160
Other revenue
$22,637
Total assets, end of year
$6,989,402
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,750,530
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$761,128
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$14,058,304
Management and general expenses
$1,522,882
Fundraising expenses
$6,693
Program service expenses (Part III)
$14,058,304

Program services were 90.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $10,978

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $12,894

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $15,416,813

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $198,617

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACT SERVICE INCOME

    total $12,235 · related or exempt $12,235

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $160 · excluded $160

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $1,656

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $12,894

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $4,594

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$2,938 · excluded -$2,938

  • 11a · Other revenue: INSURANCE CLAIMS RECOVERIES

    total $24,350 · related or exempt $24,350

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $1,225 · related or exempt $1,225

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $25,575

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $414,357 · management and general $414,357

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $7,721,055 · program services $7,099,414 · management and general $621,641

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $385,854 · program services $352,996 · management and general $32,858

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,498,556 · program services $1,395,845 · management and general $102,711

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $641,336 · program services $554,345 · management and general $86,991

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $34,526 · program services $31,131 · management and general $3,395

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $3,569,297 · program services $3,390,495 · management and general $178,802

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $6,693 · fundraising $6,693

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $124,719 · program services $119,122 · management and general $5,597

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $65,627 · program services $64,587 · management and general $1,040

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $534,775 · program services $499,838 · management and general $34,937

  • 17 · Travel

    total $69,328 · program services $66,499 · management and general $2,829

  • 20 · Interest

    total $4,844 · management and general $4,844

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $35,449 · program services $31,070 · management and general $4,379

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $38,128 · program services $34,634 · management and general $3,494

  • 24a · Other expenses: LITIGATION COSTS

    total $247,956 · program services $247,956

  • 24b · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RELATED

    total $137,461 · program services $115,412 · management and general $22,049

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES AND REGISTRATION F

    total $26,139 · program services $25,445 · management and general $694

  • 24d · Other expenses: INSURANCE CLAIMS EXPS

    total $25,864 · program services $25,864

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $5,915 · program services $3,651 · management and general $2,264

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $36,789 · end of year $56,579

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $11,237 · end of year $11,386

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,358,408 · end of year $2,435,814

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $330 · end of year $35,464

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $162,650 · end of year $91,014

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $898,322

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $823,674

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $110,097 · end of year $74,648

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $4,760,444 · end of year $4,284,497

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,611,181 · end of year $1,538,503

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,731,057 · end of year $1,647,532

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $816 · end of year $816

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    end of year $100,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $4,944,484 · end of year $4,463,679

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year -$847,583 · end of year -$761,128

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

LASMNY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE FACING CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT IMPACT THE BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE. THROUGH LEGAL ADVICE, EMERGENCY LEGAL SERVICES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, WE HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE STABILIZE THEIR FINANCES, PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OBTAIN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, AVOID HOMELESSNESS AS A RESULT OF WRONGFUL EVICTIONS, PROTECT THE FAMILY HOME FROM FORECLOSURE AND INCREASE HOUSEHOLD INCOME. WE ALSO TARGET SPECIFIC VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITH OUR SERVICES, SUCH AS SENIOR CITIZENS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, AND VETERANS.

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE COUNSEL, ADVICE, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) MATTERS. THESE MATTERS MAY INCLUDE CONSUMER, HOUSING, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, DIVORCE & OTHER FAMILY MATTERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION AND OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA SPANS 13 COUNTIES ACROSS CENTRAL NEW YORK. THESE COUNTIES INCLUDE BROOME, CAYUGA, CHENANGO, CORTLAND, DELAWARE, HERKIMER, JEFFERSON, LEWIS, MADISON, ONEIDA, ONONDAGA, OSWEGO AND OTSEGO COUNTIES.

    Expenses $14,058,304 · Revenue $37,810

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Mary Lannon Fangio Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Daniel B Berman Esq

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anne Bogardus

    2ND VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lawrence Hasseler Esq

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Walter Bowler Esq

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Angela Carter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Scott Clippinger Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Derrick Johnson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lucy Johnson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Daniel Kornfeld Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ronald Lanouette Jr Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Randy J Schaal Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Suba Viswanathan Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stewart Weisman Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary Ellen Luker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kim Mills

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joanne Piersma Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew Skinner Esq

    1RST VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Paul J Lupia Esq

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $219,999
    From this org
    $209,032
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,967
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $209,032
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,313
    Nontaxable benefits
    $654
    Filer's total
    $219,999
  • Cheryl Edwards

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $194,358
    From this org
    $162,091
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $32,267
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,091
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,061
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,206
    Filer's total
    $194,358
  • Cindy Domingue-Hendrickson

    DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION

    Total calculated
    $203,167
    From this org
    $166,375
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,792
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $166,375
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,559
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,233
    Filer's total
    $203,167
  • Christina Reilly

    MANAGING ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $189,365
    From this org
    $168,826
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,539
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $168,826
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,598
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,941
    Filer's total
    $189,365
  • Arlene Sanders

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $188,812
    From this org
    $152,864
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,948
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $152,864
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,718
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,230
    Filer's total
    $188,812
  • Charles Kokoska

    EMPLOYEE

    Total calculated
    $162,305
    From this org
    $140,366
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,939
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,366
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,844
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,095
    Filer's total
    $162,305
  • Danielle Martell

    EMPLOYEE

    Total calculated
    $145,900
    From this org
    $138,210
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,690
    Hours/week
    35

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
7 July 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.1
Source object
202601889349301225

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