Civic Intelligence

Western New York Law Center Inc

EIN 16-1497552 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

The Western New York Law Center, Inc. (WNYLC) is a nonprofit legal services provider. Founded in 1996, WNYLC's mission is to promote human and civil rights guided by an overarching commitment to racial and economic justice. To further that mission, WNYLC provides legal services to low- and moderate-income individuals through a variety of programs aimed to ensure that community members have access to fair and equitable housing, credit, education, and community economic development, focusing on services that cannot or will not be provided by other legal services providers due to funder restrictions or capacity limitations. As an outgrowth of the individual legal services that it provides, WNYLC additionally provides "non-traditional" legal assistance in the form of policy advocacy, community legal education and consciousness-raising, and impact litigation, to address broader systemic issues that prevent access to fair and equitable housing, credit, education, and community economic

37 Franklin Street 3rd FloorBuffalo, NY 14202

www.wnylc.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

1.9%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$134,638

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-5.9%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

5.7%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE I • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,148,259

Down $134,587 (-5.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,507,429

Down $221,316 (-13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$640,830

Up $86,729 (+16%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,533,218

Up $244,855 (+5.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,446,489

Up $478,420 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$86,729

Down $233,565 (-73%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $473,058Liabilities 2010: $182,167Net Assets 2010: $290,8912010Assets 2011: $707,220Liabilities 2011: $431,787Net Assets 2011: $275,4332011Assets 2012: $996,519Liabilities 2012: $648,456Net Assets 2012: $348,0632012Assets 2013: $833,561Liabilities 2013: $526,230Net Assets 2013: $307,3312013Assets 2014: $980,105Liabilities 2014: $667,356Net Assets 2014: $312,7492014Assets 2015: $570,149Liabilities 2015: $297,725Net Assets 2015: $272,4242015Assets 2016: $558,226Liabilities 2016: $335,535Net Assets 2016: $222,6912016Assets 2017: $821,874Liabilities 2017: $476,253Net Assets 2017: $345,6212017Assets 2018: $912,821Liabilities 2018: $585,353Net Assets 2018: $327,4682018Assets 2019: $620,688Liabilities 2019: $454,774Net Assets 2019: $165,9142019Assets 2020: $1,152,540Liabilities 2020: $963,091Net Assets 2020: $189,4492020Assets 2021: $1,094,665Liabilities 2021: $999,041Net Assets 2021: $95,6242021Assets 2022: $1,978,716Liabilities 2022: $1,744,909Net Assets 2022: $233,8072022Assets 2023: $2,282,846Liabilities 2023: $1,728,745Net Assets 2023: $554,1012023Assets 2024: $2,148,259Liabilities 2024: $1,507,429Net Assets 2024: $640,8302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,148,259
Liabilities$1,507,429
Net Assets$640,830
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,030,1742010Expenses 2011: $1,219,6912011Expenses 2012: $1,304,9782012Revenue 2013: $1,689,674Expenses 2013: $1,730,406Net Income 2013: -$40,7322013Revenue 2014: $1,658,516Expenses 2014: $1,653,098Net Income 2014: $5,4182014Revenue 2015: $1,901,466Expenses 2015: $1,941,791Net Income 2015: -$40,3252015Revenue 2016: $2,017,791Expenses 2016: $2,067,524Net Income 2016: -$49,7332016Revenue 2017: $2,451,722Expenses 2017: $2,328,792Net Income 2017: $122,9302017Revenue 2018: $2,742,747Expenses 2018: $2,760,900Net Income 2018: -$18,1532018Revenue 2019: $2,780,620Expenses 2019: $2,927,030Net Income 2019: -$146,4102019Revenue 2020: $2,732,934Expenses 2020: $2,709,399Net Income 2020: $23,5352020Revenue 2021: $3,060,325Expenses 2021: $3,154,150Net Income 2021: -$93,8252021Revenue 2022: $3,202,698Expenses 2022: $2,994,361Net Income 2022: $208,3372022Revenue 2023: $4,288,363Expenses 2023: $3,968,069Net Income 2023: $320,2942023Revenue 2024: $4,533,218Expenses 2024: $4,446,489Net Income 2024: $86,7292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,533,218
Expenses$4,446,489
Net Income$86,729
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,148,259
Liabilities
$1,507,429
Net assets
$640,830
Revenue
$4,533,218
Expenses
$4,446,489
Net income
$86,729
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$1.51$0.64$4.53$4.45$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$1.73$0.55$4.29$3.97$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$1.74$0.23$3.20$2.99$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$1.00$0.10$3.06$3.15$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.96$0.19$2.73$2.71$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.45$0.17$2.78$2.93$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.59$0.33$2.74$2.76$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.48$0.35$2.45$2.33$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.34$0.22$2.02$2.07$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.30$0.27$1.90$1.94$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.67$0.31$1.66$1.65$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.53$0.31$1.69$1.73$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.65$0.35$1.30
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.43$0.28$1.22
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.18$0.29$1.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,533,218
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of western new york law center is to provide legal representation to low-income people in western new york. The organization also helps legal service offices statewide use technology in a cost effective manner to better serve their clients.

The Western New York Law Center, Inc. (WNYLC) is a nonprofit legal services provider. Founded in 1996, WNYLC's mission is to provide civil legal services to individuals and communities with limited access to legal representation. In furtherance of that mission, WNYLC provides direct legal assistance, legal education, and policy advocacy in areas where legal needs are unmet or underserved. WNYLC also supports legal services providers statewide by promoting effective, affordable use of technology to improve service delivery and expand access to justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$704,542$1,246,509▲ $541,967
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$752,812$345,708▼ $407,104
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$142,922$147,000▲ $4,078
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$28,788$83,084▲ $54,296
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$259,032$29,896▼ $229,136
Total Assets$2,282,846$2,148,259▼ $134,587
Other Assets Total$394,750$296,062▼ $98,688
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$786,389$694,520▼ $91,869
Other Liabilities$549,048$425,496▼ $123,552
Deferred Revenue$393,308$387,413▼ $5,895
Total Liabilities$1,728,745$1,507,429▼ $221,316
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$554,101$640,830▲ $86,729
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$554,101$640,830▲ $86,729
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,282,846$2,148,259▼ $134,587

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$147,000$333,011$480,011
Other Assets Org$296,062--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Paulette CampbellEmployeeFT$134,638$134,638
Karen WelchExecutive DirectorFT$103,173$103,173

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melinda R SaranPresident
John LafalceDirector
Mark TalleyDirector
Marshall BertramDirector
Melissa WoodsDirector
Sharen NosenchukDirector
Valerie Malia-martinDirector
Catherine CreightonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,382,226
Program Service Revenue
$87,274
Investment Income
$10,160
Other Revenue
$53,558
All Other Contributions
$558,300
Change in Net Assets
$86,729

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,533,218
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,533,218
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,533,218
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,078,469
Other Expenses$1,368,020
Total Fundraising Expense$20,848
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,949,700$261,996$1,683$2,213,379
Fees for Services Other$764,534--$764,534
Other Employee Benefits$407,554$72,713$1,422$481,689
Payroll Taxes$156,915$27,996$548$185,459
Occupancy$102,082$34,028-$136,110
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,318$87,696$5,159$103,173
Pension Plan Contributions$80,183$14,306$280$94,769
Fees for Services Accounting$2,615$79,317-$81,932
Depreciation Depletion$56,289$18,763-$75,052
Information Technology$52,164$17,388-$69,552
Travel$34,001$4,518-$38,519
Insurance$26,732$2,693$42$29,467
All Other Expenses$15,488$7,614$3,881$26,983
Other Expenses$17,736$934-$18,670
Office Expenses$9,742$3,248-$12,990
Conferences and Meetings$12,753--$12,753
Advertising$11,169--$11,169
Fees for Services Lobbying--$7,833$7,833
Interest-$1,892-$1,892
Total Functional Expenses$3,782,008$643,633$20,848$4,446,489

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,446,489
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,446,489
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,446,489
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$298,849
Current Portion of Lease Liability$126,647
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A draft copy of form 990 is provided to the executive director who distributes the return to all board members for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All board members complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form and are required to disclose any possible conflicts of interest as situations arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The board of directors reviews the executive directors salary annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, policies, financial statements, and other documents are available for inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western New York Law Center Inc
EIN
16-1497552
Phone
7168550203
Address
37 Franklin Street 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Welch
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7168550203
Signed
2025-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Welch
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
53
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Allied CPAs PC
Address
501 John James Audubon Suite 390, Amherst, NY 14228
Preparer
Jason J Mayausky CPA
Phone
7166940336
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“GRANT SUBCONTRACTORS: Program service expenses 750,525. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 750,525. OTHER OUTSIDE SERVICES: Program service expenses 14,009. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,009.”

Form 990 Part XII - Line 2C

“The procedure has not changed from the previous year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 2B:

“Client trust funds held in escrow for case related expenses.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0The Western New York Law Center, Inc. (WNYLC) is a nonprofit legal services provider. Founded in 1996, WNYLC's mission is to provide civil legal services to individuals and communities with limited access to legal representation. In furtherance of that mission, WNYLC provides direct legal assistance, legal education, and policy advocacy in areas where legal needs are unmet or underserved. WNYLC also supports legal services providers statewide by promoting effective, affordable use of technology to improve service delivery and expand access to justice.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CLIENT TRUST FUNDS HELD IN ESCROW FOR CASE RELATED EXPENSES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part IV, Line 2b:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO DISTRIBUTES THE RETURN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS SITUATIONS ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GRANT SUBCONTRACTORS: Program service expenses 750,525. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 750,525. OTHER OUTSIDE SERVICES: Program service expenses 14,009. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,009.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PROCEDURE HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990 PART XII - LINE 2C
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