ACCESS JUSTICE BROOKLYN INC
EIN 11-3155182 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I83Z)
What they do
WE HELP ENSURE A MORE ACCESSIBLE LEGAL SYSTEM and EQUITABLE BROOKLYN.
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders31 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $139,981 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $202,495 for HEIDI LEE HENDERSON (PRESIDENT & CEO (TO 12/2024)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (31)
HEIDI LEE HENDERSONPRESIDENT & CEO (TO 12/2024)
MELISSA A STARRINT. PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 12/2024)
SIDNEY CHERUBINDIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES
TERESA DALYDIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
ANNE OGRADYPRO BONO DIRECTOR
PETER SHELTON WHITESUPERVISING ATTORNEY
SAMUEL O MADUEGBUNABOARD MEMBER
LYNN E JUDELLBOARD CHAIR
MARK LANDEBOARD MEMBER
MELANIE KOTLERBOARD MEMBER
MICHAEL WATSONSECRETARY
PATRICIA LILLEYBOARD MEMBER
LISA BRAUNTREASURER
SCOTTYE LINDSEYBOARD MEMBER
STEPHEN Z WILLIAMSONVICE CHAIR
THANYA POLNIO-JONESBOARD MEMBER
WILLIAM ZICHAWOBOARD MEMBER
LYDIA KEANEY REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
ADAM SHEPHERDBOARD MEMBER
LEE POPKINBOARD MEMBER
LAUREN ZIMMERMANBOARD MEMBER
JEFFREY GEWIRTZBOARD MEMBER
JACK ALDRICHBOARD MEMBER
ELENA BONIFACIOBOARD MEMBER
DANIEL ANGELBOARD MEMBER
COLIN KELLYBOARD MEMBER
CAROLINE CONWAYBOARD MEMBER
BRIAN FYRDBOARD MEMBER
ALEXANDER KAPLANBOARD MEMBER
AKSHAY DHIMANBOARD MEMBER
ADAM B GILBERTBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1993
- Location
- 203 JAY STREET SUITE 300, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
- County
- Kings
- In care of
- LISA BRAUN
- Primary officer
- LISA BRAUN, TREASURER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP
- NTEE classification
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I83Z)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Organizations