Public Charity

Western New York Law Center Inc

Based in Buffalo, NY, Western New York Law Center Inc operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $4.5M in revenue, $4.4M in expenses, $2.1M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 30 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.5M.

EIN: 161497552 Buffalo, NY Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$4.5M
Total Expenses$4.4M
Total Assets$2.1M
Grant Records30
Funding Total$2.5M
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

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.

Sample Grants Received

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INC
2025
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM & LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM
$474,850
THE NEW YORK BAR FOUNDATION
2025
THE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROJECT (SDP)
$9,343
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INC
2024
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
$598,114
NATIONAL LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
2024
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSONS) V. DISH NETWORK, LLC. NTAPP SUPPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WORK AT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, SPECIFICALLY CLIENT REPRESENTATION IN ELIGIBLE MATTERS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER (NCLC). NTAPP INCLUDES NLADA AS THE FUNDER AND CONVENER, ALONG WITH SELECTED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
$35,452
$20,900

Showing up to 5 of 30 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

SECRETARY Catherine Creighton
DIRECTOR John Lafalce
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Karen Welch
DIRECTOR Mark Talley
DIRECTOR Marshall Bertram
PRESIDENT Melinda R Saran

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Top Grant Purposes

EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
$1,381,723 3 grants
EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM & LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM
$474,850 1 grant
PROGRAM FUNDING
$186,450 8 grants
SEE PART IV
$156,400 1 grant
UNRESTRICTED USE; WNYLC SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC - EXPANSION OF SERVICES INTO NIAGARA COUNTY; COMBAT/UNDO REDLINING
$130,500 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $4.5M $4.4M $2.1M
2023 $4.3M $4.0M $2.3M
2022 $3.2M $3.0M $2.0M
2020 $2.7M $2.7M $1.2M
2019 $2.8M $2.9M $621K

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.8M to $4.5M (+63%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.1M.

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