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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.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$20.8M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$20.7M
Total Expenses
▼$20.7M
Total Assets
$9.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$7.6M
Net Assets
$2.1M
Officer Compensation
→$644.5K
Other Salaries
$13.6M
Investment Income
$1,040
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $20.8M | $20.7M | $20.7M | $9.7M | $2.1M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $15.8M | $15.7M | $15.7M | $10.4M | $2M |
| 2022 | $13.4M | $13.3M | $13.2M | $6.6M | $1.9M |
| 2021 | $12.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| David C Schopp Esq | Board Member (labb Ceo) | 40 | $251.4K | $0 | $36K | $287.4K |
| Lucian Wiza | C.f.o. (to July 2024) | 40 | $100.2K | $0 | $9,005 | $109.2K |
| Craig R Bucki Esq | First Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy P Murphy Esq | Second Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John T Kolaga Esq | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Donohue | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa M Patterson Esq | President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
David C Schopp Esq
Board Member (labb Ceo)
$287.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$251.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36K
Lucian Wiza
C.f.o. (to July 2024)
$109.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$100.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,005
Craig R Bucki Esq
First Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Timothy P Murphy Esq
Second Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John T Kolaga Esq
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bryan Donohue
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa M Patterson Esq
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Patterson | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $195.1K | $0 | $48.7K | $243.8K |
| Erin Tresmond | Chief Attorney | 40 | $187K | $0 | $33.4K | $220.4K |
| Sarah Ryan | Chief Attorney | 40 | $165.5K | $0 | $37.9K |
Nadine Patterson
Deputy Executive Director
$243.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$195.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$48.7K
Erin Tresmond
Chief Attorney
$220.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$187K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.4K
Sarah Ryan
Chief Attorney
$203.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$165.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$37.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley A Hoppe Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles J Englert Esq | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Whitcomb Esq | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Farina Barth Esq | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamila A Lee Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesutowo Kola Adeniji Esq |
Bradley A Hoppe Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles J Englert Esq
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erin Whitcomb Esq
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $12.9M |
| $12.7M |
| $4.8M |
| $1.8M |
| 2020 | $13.2M | $13.2M | $12.9M | $4.8M | $1.5M |
| 2019 | $11.5M | $11.5M | $11.4M | $3.6M | $1.2M |
| 2018 | $10.7M | $10.7M | $10.6M | $3.1M | $1.2M |
| 2017 | $9.7M | $9.7M | $9.5M | $3M | $1.1M |
| 2016 | $9.5M | $9.5M | $9.3M | $2.8M | $868.1K |
| 2015 | $9.3M | $9.3M | $9M | $2.8M | $694K |
| 2014 | $8.6M | $8.5M | $8.5M | $1.6M | $428.7K |
| 2013 | $7.9M | $7.8M | $7.8M | $1.5M | $420.6K |
| 2012 | $7.3M | $7.2M | $7.7M | $1.4M | $386.9K |
| 2011 | $6.8M | $6.8M | $6.8M | $1.5M | $388.2K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $203.4K |
| Russell Fox | Managing Attorney | 40 | $171.5K | $0 | $24.9K | $196.5K |
| Michael Deal | Legal Director | 40 | $149.8K | $0 | $45.5K | $195.2K |
Russell Fox
Managing Attorney
$196.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$171.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.9K
Michael Deal
Legal Director
$195.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$149.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.5K
| Board Member |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jill Robins | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Kugler Esq | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Meghan A Corcoran Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Aina | Board Member (labb) | 37.5 | $58.4K | $0 | $16K | $74.3K |
| Patrick Fitzsimmons Esq | Board Member Until 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Mark Blue | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rocco Lucente Esq | Board Member Until 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roland Hayes Esq | Board Member (labb) | 40 | $139.3K | $0 | $42.9K | $182.2K |
| Ryon Fleming Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherene Bennett | Board Member Started 6/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Diina | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Hare Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Farina Barth Esq
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jamila A Lee Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jesutowo Kola Adeniji Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jill Robins
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathleen Kugler Esq
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Meghan A Corcoran Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Aina
Board Member (labb)
$74.3K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$58.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16K
Patrick Fitzsimmons Esq
Board Member Until 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Mark Blue
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rocco Lucente Esq
Board Member Until 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roland Hayes Esq
Board Member (labb)
$182.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$42.9K
Ryon Fleming Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sherene Bennett
Board Member Started 6/18
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Diina
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Hare Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0