Western New York Law Center Inc

Buffalo, NY, 14202 (716) 855-0203 Est. 1996 EIN 16-1497552
I83 - Public Interest Law 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.wnylc.net

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.

Financials

Total Revenue
$4,956,428
Total Expenses
$4,753,687
Net Assets
$843,571
42 employees
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.1 months Low
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 9.3%
Expenses ↑ 6.9%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 97.7% Earned revenue 2.3%
Expense Breakdown
Program 84.1% Management 14.4% Fundraising 1.4%

Officers & Key Employees (16)

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Grants Received (41)

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Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
$4,956,428 ↑$4,753,687$843,571
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$4,533,218 ↑$4,446,489$640,830
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$4,288,363 ↑$3,968,069$554,101
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$3,202,698 ↑$2,994,361$233,807
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$2,732,934 ↓$2,709,399$189,449
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$2,742,747 $2,760,900$327,468

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EIN: 16-1497552 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data