THE LEGAL AID BUREAU OF BUFFALO Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE LEGAL AID BUREAU OF BUFFALO

EIN 16-0743069 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)

What they do

THE LEGAL AID BUREAU of BUFFALO, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION to FINANCIALLY NEEDY MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THROUGH ITS SKILLED STAFF, THE LEGAL AID BUREAU SEEKS EQUAL JUSTICE for EVERYONE IT SERVES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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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 leaders30 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

89.40%of revenue went to mission work89.7% of expenses · Program services

$99.62spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

10.22%of revenue went to management and office costs10.3% of expenses

$0.47in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $287,425 for DAVID C SCHOPP ESQ (BOARD MEMBER (LABB CEO)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$20,751,603

Mission workProgram services$18,551,89589.40% of revenue89.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,121,59910.22% of revenue10.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$78,1090.38% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$20,673,49499.62% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.7% mission · 10.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.62% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 89.1% mission · 10.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.47% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 90.2% mission · 9.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.78% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 9.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.25% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 9.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.67% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$20,751,603

Expenses$20,673,494

Annual surplus $78,109 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$18,551,895 · 89.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,121,599 · 10.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$20,751,603

Expenses$20,673,494

Assets$9,695,270

Income$20,751,603

Contributions$20,746,915

Mission work (program services)$18,551,895

Grants given$49,638

Average grant$24,819

Management and general$2,121,599

Executive compensation (total)$595,509

Accounting fees$30,015

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DAVID C SCHOPP ESQBOARD MEMBER (LABB CEO) · 40 hrs/week $287,425Base $251,422 · Other $36,003

NADINE PATTERSONDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $243,753Base $195,062 · Other $48,691

ERIN TRESMONDCHIEF ATTORNEY · 40 hrs/week $220,428Base $187,028 · Other $33,400

SARAH RYANCHIEF ATTORNEY · 40 hrs/week $203,385Base $165,529 · Other $37,856

RUSSELL FOXMANAGING ATTORNEY · 40 hrs/week $196,476Base $171,533 · Other $24,943

MICHAEL DEALLEGAL DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $195,242Base $149,759 · Other $45,483

ROLAND HAYES ESQBOARD MEMBER (LABB) · 40 hrs/week $182,155Base $139,293 · Other $42,862

LUCIAN WIZAC.F.O. (TO JULY 2024) · 40 hrs/week $109,197Base $100,192 · Other $9,005

MICHAEL AINABOARD MEMBER (LABB) · 38 hrs/week $74,340Base $58,365 · Other $15,975

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (30)

DAVID C SCHOPP ESQBOARD MEMBER (LABB CEO)

NADINE PATTERSONDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ERIN TRESMONDCHIEF ATTORNEY

SARAH RYANCHIEF ATTORNEY

RUSSELL FOXMANAGING ATTORNEY

MICHAEL DEALLEGAL DIRECTOR

ROLAND HAYES ESQBOARD MEMBER (LABB)

LUCIAN WIZAC.F.O. (TO JULY 2024)

MICHAEL AINABOARD MEMBER (LABB)

SHERENE BENNETTBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

THOMAS DIINABOARD MEMBER

RYON FLEMING ESQBOARD MEMBER

THOMAS HARE ESQBOARD MEMBER

ROCCO LUCENTE ESQBOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6/18

REV MARK BLUEBOARD MEMBER

PATRICK FITZSIMMONS ESQBOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6/18

TIMOTHY P MURPHY ESQSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

MEGHAN A CORCORAN ESQBOARD MEMBER

BRADLEY A HOPPE ESQBOARD MEMBER

LISA M PATTERSON ESQPRESIDENT

KATHLEEN KUGLER ESQBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

JOHN T KOLAGA ESQSECRETARY

JILL ROBINSBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

JESUTOWO KOLA ADENIJI ESQBOARD MEMBER

JAMILA A LEE ESQBOARD MEMBER

FARINA BARTH ESQBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

ERIN WHITCOMB ESQBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

CRAIG R BUCKI ESQFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

CHARLES J ENGLERT ESQBOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18

BRYAN DONOHUETREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1942
Location: 290 MAIN ST STE 400, BUFFALO, NY 14202-4016
County: Erie
In care of: % DAVID SCHOPP
Primary officer: REBECCA THAYER, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(716) 853-9555

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EFPR GROUP CPAS PLLC
NTEE classification: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)
IRS tax category: All Other Legal Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes