Association Of The Bar Of The

New York, NY · Founded 1946

Legal services, international justice, diversity initiatives, and lawyer assistance through New York's bar association network

Primary audience
Legal professionals
Work area
Legal services
Topic
Justice and advocacy
Contact
Alexander Papachristou
Website Contact

About Organization

The City Bar Fund operates as the charitable arm of the New York City Bar Association, serving over 20,000 lawyers and the public through four core divisions: the City Bar Justice Center, Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, Lawyer Assistance Program, and Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Based in New York, NY, the organization employs 66 staff and engages 3,130 volunteers, generating $9.0 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1946, it advances justice through legal services, policy advocacy, education, and international human rights work.

What They Focus On

Legal Services Access

Expands access to justice through free legal representation and clinics for underserved New York communities

International Human Rights

Strengthens democratic governance and rule of law globally through pro bono international justice initiatives

Legal Profession Support

Enhances lawyer well-being and professional diversity through assistance programs and equity initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$9.0M

-11.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$10.4M

+1.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$16.4M

-4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

66

-2.9% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $8,979,292 $10,431,193 $16,426,733 66
2022 $10,103,099 $10,321,613 $17,112,907 68
2021 $7,750,390 $7,805,008 $17,486,251 62
2020 $9,967,657 $6,530,830 $19,516,528 52
2019 $6,026,761 $6,424,396 $14,476,447 61
2018 $9,595,087 $5,600,228 $15,073,562 60
2017 $6,375,826 $5,833,801 $11,009,083 57

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Volunteer Mobilization

    Engages over 3,000 volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono legal services and expertise

  • 02

    Direct Service Delivery

    Operates specialized legal clinics and assistance programs through four dedicated program centers

  • 03

    Policy Advocacy

    Develops and advances legal reforms through research, public comment, and legislative engagement

  • 04

    Education and Training

    Provides continuing legal education and professional development for attorneys and justice system stakeholders

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of The Bar Of The

City Bar Justice Center

Provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers through volunteer attorney networks and direct representation programs

Vance Center International Justice

Advances global rule of law through pro bono legal support for democratic governance and human rights initiatives

Lawyer Assistance Program

Offers confidential mental health and substance abuse support services to legal professionals throughout their careers

Diversity and Inclusion Office

Promotes equity and belonging within the legal profession through education, advocacy, and organizational policy reform

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of The Bar Of The.

Muhammad U. Faridi

Muhammad U. Faridi

President
Duane L. Hughes

Duane L. Hughes

Vice President
David G. Keyko

David G. Keyko

Vice President
Hon. Dianne T. Renwick

Hon. Dianne T. Renwick

Vice President
Paula T. Edgar

Paula T. Edgar

Association Secretary
Ana Alfonso

Ana Alfonso

Association Treasurer
William T. Russell

William T. Russell

Chair of the Board of Directors
Michael Fernández

Michael Fernández

Secretary of the Board of Directors
Neysa Alsina

Neysa Alsina

Board Member
Whytne J.V. Brooks

Whytne J.V. Brooks

Board Member
Patrick T. Campbell

Patrick T. Campbell

Board Member
Nishka Chandrasoma

Nishka Chandrasoma

Board Member
James P. Chou

James P. Chou

Board Member
Anta Cisse-Green

Anta Cisse-Green

Board Member
Jeanine Conley Daves

Jeanine Conley Daves

Board Member
Philip Desgranges

Philip Desgranges

Board Member
Jeremy Feigelson

Jeremy Feigelson

Board Member
Abbe Gluck

Abbe Gluck

Board Member
Sean Hecker

Sean Hecker

Board Member
Richard Hong

Richard Hong

Board Member
Gary M. Kaufman

Gary M. Kaufman

Board Member
Rossalyn K. Quaye

Rossalyn K. Quaye

Board Member
Matthew Schafer

Matthew Schafer

Board Member
Karen Simmons

Karen Simmons

Board Member
Jeffrey M. Winn

Jeffrey M. Winn

Board Member
AP

Alexander Papachristou

Exec Director - Vance Cent
Full-time
Compensation: $203,314
KD

Kurt Denk

Executive Director - Cbjc
Full-time
Compensation: $193,374
TM

Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci

Exec Director - Odeib
Full-time
Compensation: $182,113
LV

Libby Vazquez

Director - Legal Services
Full-time
Compensation: $151,345
ET

Eileen Travis

Executive Director - Lap
Full-time
Compensation: $150,692
KA

Kathleen Ann Murray

Managing Director - Lfp
Full-time
Compensation: $144,272
JC

Jaime Chavez Alor

Assoc Director - Vance Center
Full-time
Compensation: $122,571
BP

Bret Parker

Vice President
2 hrs/week
SJ

Susan J Kohlmann

President
3 hrs/week
AL

Anne L Clark

Baord Member ( As Of 6/23)
2 hrs/week
CC

Carol C Villegas

Char (End 5/23)
2 hrs/week
ME

Mary Eaton

Baord Member
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1946

Organization Founded

1946

City Bar Fund established as charitable affiliate of New York City Bar Association

1948

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1948

Received IRS 501(c)(3) ruling recognizing public service mission

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Organization reached highest revenue of $10.1 million with 68 employees

2023

Expanded Volunteer Network

2023

Mobilized 3,130 volunteer attorneys for pro bono legal services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Aaron Kleinmann Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AM
Alison Morpurgo Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AL
Alla Lerner Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AY
Anupama Yerramalli Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Audra Soloway Board Member (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
BD
Brenna Devaney Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
BB
Brittany Bacon Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Colleen M O'Brien Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CW
Craig Waldman Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DE
David Esseks Board Member (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
EE
Edward Estrada Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
EB
Emma Bailey Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
EJ
Erin J Law Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JJ
James J Benjamin Jr Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Jay Holtmeier Board Member (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jeffrey L Braun Board Member (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JR
Josette Rodriguez-Winograd Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Julie Lauck Board Member (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Jyotin Hamid Treasurer (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
KC
Kara Coggin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
KJ
Katherine J Stoller Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
LK
Lisa Koenig Secretary (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
LA
Lissette A Duran Board Member (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Margaret A Dale Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
ML
Mylan L Denerstein Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PW
Paul Winke Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PA
Pouneh Aravand Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PN
Praveena Nallainathan Board Member (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
RB
Rachael Beardsley Board Member (As Of 6/23) 2.00 hrs/week
RA
Ricardo Anzaldua Board Member (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
RM
Richard Mancino Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
SR
Shaila Rahman Diwan Chair 2.00 hrs/week
SL
Soo-Mi Lee Board Member (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas J Halter Assistant Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
TR
Thomas R Slome Treasurer (End 5/23) 2.00 hrs/week
TE
Tracee E Davis Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$245K

Alexander Papachristou

Compensated Officers

9

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Alexander Papachristou EXEC Director - Vance Cent $203,314 $41,534 $244,848 35
Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci EXEC Director - Odeib $182,113 $38,356 $220,469 35
Kurt Denk Executive Director - Cbjc $193,374 $5,793 $199,167 35
Libby Vazquez Director - Legal Services $151,345 $22,519 $173,864 35
Eileen Travis Executive Director - Lap $150,692 $16,229 $166,921 35
Kathleen Ann Murray Managing Director - Lfp $144,272 $7,741 $152,013 35
Jaime Chavez Alor ASSOC Director - Vance Center $122,571 $15,284 $137,855 35
Thomas J Halter Assistant Treasurer $0 $16,819 $16,819 2
Bret Parker Vice President $0 $9,900 $9,900 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.7M Grants Received
$2.3M Grants Given
11 Organizations

Top Funders

9 total
FL
First Look Institute Inc 2 grants
$1.0M
NE
National Endowment For Democracy 2 grants
$207K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$204K
IJ
International Journalism Defense Inc.
$144K
JA
Judges And Lawyers Breast Cancer
$70K
TM
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation
$15K
CF
Community Foundation Of New Jersey
$15K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$6K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$5K

Top Grantees

2 total
AO
Assoc Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny NEW YORK, NY
$2.2M
NY
New York Law School NEW YORK, NY
$169K
First Look Institute Inc National Endowment For Democracy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund International Journalism Defense Inc. Judges And Lawyers Breast Cancer The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Community Foundation Of New Jersey The New York Community Trust Charities Aid Foundation America Assoc Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny New York Law School
First Look Institute Inc National Endowment For Democracy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund International Journalism Defense Inc. Judges And Lawyers Breast Cancer The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Community Foundation Of New Jersey The New York Community Trust Charities Aid Foundation America Assoc Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny New York Law School

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
The Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York
New York, NY
Membership
501(c) 501(C)(6)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

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Phone

(212) 382-6640

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42 West 44th Street New York, NY 100366690