Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society
To promote the fundamental right of every person to equal justice under the law by providing high quality legal assistance to individuals and families in need in Onondaga county and the surrounding regions.
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society at a glance
In short: Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society gave $809K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $809K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $808,554
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $808,554
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $808,554
- Total assets
- $5,769,590
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY Inc ($809K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $540K (2023) to $809K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY Inc Syracuse, NY | Immigration Legal Services | $808,554 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,769,590 | $11,406,620 | $11,171,653 | $808,554 | 1 | $20,819 |
| 2023 | $5,242,117 | $9,038,922 | $8,857,954 | $540,415 | 1 | $5,029 |
| 2022 | $4,722,845 | $7,288,753 | $7,064,962 | — | — | $3,659 |
| 2021 | $2,600,759 | $6,951,951 | $6,828,562 | — | — | $3,521 |
| 2020 | $2,705,609 | $7,097,365 | $6,925,878 | — | — | $3,886 |
About Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Based on IRS filings
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $809K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society is led by Dewan Gregory W., Executive Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dewan Gregory W.
Executive Director & President
Executive Director, President & CEO → Executive Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $168K (2024)
Bernard Cameron T.
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn-Ford Patricia A.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Osborne Nicole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vellano F. Paul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Campbell Alyssa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harding Margaret
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Powers John
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Megan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Williams Earnestine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eyle Maximilian
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fellows Jonathan B.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Rachel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolli Jr Rj
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wolfe William Mx
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Williams Steven Ward
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D'agostino Mary
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milner Aliza
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nedza Kimberly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Takeda Junko
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talev Nicole
Deputy Executive Director
Managing Attorney → Deputy Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $126K (2024)
McHenry Amanda
Supervising Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Napier Gabriel
It Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Racciatti Jennifer
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Rothschild Philip
Supervising Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Brown Carolyn
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirchner Conor
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Axenfeld Kaitlyn
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Bell Nadine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Coker Angelo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Harding Margaret M. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Powers John G. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gehron Linda (2020–2022) — Executive Director, President & CEO
- Former: Cassady Margaret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Eastman Tanya (2022) — Director
- Former: McGuire Jillian (2022) — Director
- Former: Bernard Cameron (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dewan Gregory (2020–2021) — Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Fellows Jonathan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Buss John Left In (2021) — Director
- Former: Dilaura McGuire Jillian (2021) — Director
- Former: Dwyer Carol Left In (2021) — Director
- Former: Eastman Tanya M. (2021) — Director
- Former: Field Mark Left In (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Hensler Kaitlyn (2021) — Director
- Former: Hoveman Virginia Left In (2021) — Director
- Former: Rosenholm Stephen Left In (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Buss John (2020) — Director
- Former: Cassady Margaret M. (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dwyer Carol (2020) — Director
- Former: Elbadawi Sam A. (2020) — Director
- Former: Field Mark (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Hardick Joseph A. (2020) — Director
- Former: Hoveman Virginia A. (2020) — Director
- Former: McGuire Jillian L. (2020) — Director
- Former: O'Connor Shannon T. (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosenholm Stephen (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to Dewan Gregory W (Executive Director, Presid). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society
How much does Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society give each year?
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society gave $809K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $540K across 1 grant.
How large is Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society?
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.4M.
What is Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society?
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Syracuse, NY. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society operate?
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society has awarded grants in New York.
What is Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society's EIN?
Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0527253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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