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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $135k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $103k |
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Western New York Law Center Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 7%
from 2023
From $144k in 2023 to $135k in 2024.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Western New York Law Center Inc
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of Western New York Law Center Inc earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of Western New York Law Center Inc received $134,638 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at Western New York Law Center Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at Western New York Law Center Inc falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Western New York Law Center Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Western New York Law Center Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Western New York Law Center Inc reported $4.5M in total revenue and $4.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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