Mission
THE LEGAL ACTION CENTER (LAC) USES LEGAL POLICY STRATEGIES TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION, BUILD HEALTH EQUITY, AND RESTORE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND HIV OR AIDS.
Public Charity
LEGAL ACTION CENTER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC
LEGAL ACTION CENTER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.5M, expenses of $9.0M, total assets of $13.9M. Imperigo tracks 86 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $16.2M.
EIN: 132756320
NEW YORK, NY
Legal Services
NTEE: I80
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.5M
Total Expenses$9.0M
Total Assets$13.9M
Grant Records86
Funding Total$16.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc
How Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$78
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$7
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $78 for programs
$32
Lac
$26
Lac
$20
All other programs that allow (lac) to fight discrimination, build health equity, and restore opportunity for people with arrest and conviction records, substance use disorders, and HIV or…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
OVERDOSE PREVENTION (OPIOID)
$516,060
DIRECT SERVICE
$300,000
DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING
$76,006
CHARITABLE FELLOWSHIP PROJECT
$70,000
THE CLEAN SLATE INITIATIVE PROVIDES GRANTS TO STATE-BASED COALITIONS ADVANCING AUTOMATED RECORD CLEARANCE LEGISLATION THAT REMOVES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION FOR MILLIONS OF ELIGIBLE AMERICANS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS.
$60,000
Showing up to 5 of 86 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Adela Prignal
DIRECTOR
Alexis Gadsen
DIRECTOR
Ann-Marie Louison
CHAIRMAN
Brad S Karp
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES
Colleen Mccomack - Maitland
DIRECTOR
Debra Pantin
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.5M | $9.0M | $13.9M |
| 2024 | $7.3M | $8.7M | $15.9M |
| 2023 | $9.0M | $8.2M | $16.9M |
| 2022 | $15.7M | $6.8M | $14.7M |
| 2021 | $8.6M | $6.5M | $6.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $8.6M to $6.5M (-25%), with total assets most recently reported at $13.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.