Mission
See Schedule O
Public Charity
THE BRONX DEFENDERS
THE BRONX DEFENDERS is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in BRONX, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $69.8M, expenses of $68.5M, total assets of $34.6M. Imperigo tracks 123 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $13.7M.
EIN: 133931074
BRONX, NY
Legal Services
NTEE: I80
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$69.8M
Total Expenses$68.5M
Total Assets$34.6M
Grant Records123
Funding Total$13.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Bronx Defenders
How The Bronx Defenders divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $87 for programs
$29
Holistic defense
$29
Systemic advocacy
$29
Training and education
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
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ENSURING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE IMPACT INDIVIDUALS
$5,609
POVERTY RELIEF
$500,000
ONA|ASYLUM SEEKERS FY24-26 (T1002562)
$249,159
JUSTICE FELLOW
$156,250
$105,183
Showing up to 5 of 123 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Abbe Smith
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Amy L Crawford
DIRECTOR OF PRO BONO
Anne Pineda
DEPUTY DIRECTOR CDP
Annette Lee
MANAGING DIRECTOR CDP
Ann Mathews
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Anthony C Chiarito
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69.8M | $68.5M | $34.6M |
| 2024 | $65.5M | $66.3M | $37.8M |
| 2023 | $58.8M | $59.6M | $44.4M |
| 2022 | $51.9M | $50.2M | $24.6M |
| 2021 | $47.4M | $48.0M | $22.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $47.4M to $69.8M (+47%), with total assets most recently reported at $34.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.