Mission Delivery
Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission
Civil rights legal organization advancing equality through health justice, disability rights, and environmental justice
About Organization
The organization advances equality and civil rights through community lawyering and partnerships with the private bar, focusing on health justice, disability rights, and environmental justice. Based in New York, NY, the legal advocacy group serves communities with limited access to legal representation. With annual revenue of $5.2 million and 39 employees, the organization has operated since 1976.
Mission Delivery
Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission
Community Impact
Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships
Excellence
Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$5.2M
-19.9% vs 2021
Expenses (2023)
$6.7M
+13.2% vs 2021
Assets (2023)
$12.6M
+31.8% vs 2021
Employees (2023)
39
+21.9% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,209,167 | $6,684,048 | $12,634,896 | 39 |
| 2021 | $6,504,940 | $5,903,156 | $9,582,845 | 32 |
| 2020 | $6,811,607 | $5,604,192 | $10,104,352 | 33 |
| 2019 | $4,991,185 | $5,271,218 | $8,199,239 | 38 |
| 2018 | $4,529,926 | $5,001,536 | $6,942,931 | 36 |
| 2017 | $5,247,624 | $4,920,581 | $7,677,799 | 41 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives
Deliver programs and services through staff networks
Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals
Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results
Services and programs offered by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc
Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively
Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively
Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively
Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively
Meet the people behind New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc.
2024
2024
Operating programs serving community
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$1.3M
Highest Paid
$309K
J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ
Compensated Officers
6
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ | Executive Director | $261,252 | $47,456 | $308,708 | 40 |
| Ruth Lowenkron ESQ | Director, Disability Justice | $179,973 | $41,178 | $221,151 | 40 |
| Geneva Morris | Development Director | $165,694 | $50,825 | $216,519 | 40 |
| Marinda Van Dalen | Director Of Litigation | $152,695 | $48,094 | $200,789 | 40 |
| Daryl A Samuel | Director Of HR & Admin | $156,256 | $37,648 | $193,904 | 40 |
| Justin Wood | Director Of Policy | $144,350 | $10,826 | $155,176 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ | Executive Director | $242,400 | $48,058 | $290,458 | 40 |
| Hayley Gorenberg ESQ | Legal Director | $197,553 | $29,514 | $227,067 | 40 |
| Geneva Morris | Development Director | $149,514 | $41,351 | $190,865 | 40 |
| Daryl A Samuel | Director Of HR & Admin | $143,200 | $36,704 | $179,904 | 40 |
| Ruth Lowenkron ESQ | Director, Dj | $164,061 | $11,503 | $175,564 | 40 |
| Marinda Van Dalen ESQ | Senior Staff Attorney/Dj-Hj | $125,000 | $37,424 | $162,424 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ | Executive Director | $215,946 | $41,218 | $257,164 | 40 |
| Hayley Gorenberg ESQ | Legal Director | $188,735 | $29,778 | $218,513 | 40 |
| Geneva Morris | Development Director | $135,079 | $36,062 | $171,141 | 40 |
| Ruth Lowenkron ESQ | Director, Dj | $153,523 | $12,499 | $166,022 | 40 |
| Daryl A Samuel | Director Of HR & Admin | $125,102 | $35,243 | $160,345 | 40 |
| Marinda Van Dalen ESQ | Senior Staff Attorney/Dj-Hj | $116,581 | $33,589 | $150,170 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ | Executive Director | $212,730 | $38,368 | $251,098 | 40 |
| Hayley Gorenberg ESQ | Legal Director | $175,345 | $26,655 | $202,000 | 40 |
| Ruth Lowenkron ESQ | Director, Dj | $143,475 | $11,535 | $155,010 | 40 |
| Daryl A Samuel | Director Of HR & Admin | $118,455 | $31,891 | $150,346 | 40 |
| Marinda Van Dalen ESQ | Senior Staff Attorney/Dj-Hj | $112,052 | $37,931 | $149,983 | 40 |
| Isabel Ochoa | Development Director | $115,884 | $30,824 | $146,708 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Mcgregor Smyth | Executive Director | $210,512 | $49,564 | $260,076 | 2 |
| Daryl A Samuel | Director Of HR & Admin | $118,288 | $43,156 | $161,444 | 2 |
| Isabel Ochoa | Development Director | $127,266 | $33,835 | $161,101 | 2 |
| Ruth Lowenkron | Director, Dj | $141,681 | $11,400 | $153,081 | 2 |
| Marinda Van Dalen | Senior Staff Attorney/Dj-Hj | $110,027 | $42,216 | $152,243 | 2 |
| Hayley Gorenberg | Legal Director | $111,176 | $8,580 | $119,756 | 2 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$1.4M
Total Forgiven
$1.4M
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
58
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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