New York County Lawyers' Association
The New York county lawyers association (the "foundation") foundation, inc. Was organized to be operated exclusively for "charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes and "exclusively for the benefit of the New York County Lawyers' Association...." among theactivities described in its certificate of incorporation as furthering these purposes are those that would "facilitate and improve the administration of justice and "facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of the law and the promotion of the study of the law...through the publication of addresses, essays, treatises, reports and other literary works..."
New York County Lawyers' Association at a glance
In short: New York County Lawyers' Association gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $293,410
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New York County Lawyers' Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York County Lawyer's Association ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $300K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York County Lawyer's Association New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $293,410 | $65,016 | $83,451 | $50,000 | 1 | $27 |
| 2023 | $317,114 | $77,348 | $35,719 | — | — | $9 |
| 2022 | $268,222 | $66,547 | $79,696 | $50,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2021 | $287,127 | $95,958 | $32,135 | — | — | $15 |
| 2020 | $225,651 | $113,020 | $333,764 | $300,000 | 1 | $52,588 |
About New York County Lawyers' Association
Based on IRS filings
New York County Lawyers' Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $293K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $27.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York County Lawyers' Association is led by Richard Swanson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Swanson
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Davis
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Sigmond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Siris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sonberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Friedman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Lessard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Chang
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Koch
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Ling
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Klugman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cali-Vasquez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caren Decter
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Eng
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Harper
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jai Chandrasekhar
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Berman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Minkoff
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Betty Ellerin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Lansner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jack Yoskowitz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James B. Kobak Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Kevin McKay (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Margaret J. Finerty (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Lindenauer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Catherine Engell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dyan Finguerra-Ducharme (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lawrence Sannicandro (2020) — Director
- Former: Martha Cohen Stine (2020) — Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about New York County Lawyers' Association
How much does New York County Lawyers' Association give each year?
New York County Lawyers' Association gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is New York County Lawyers' Association?
New York County Lawyers' Association reported $293K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is New York County Lawyers' Association?
New York County Lawyers' Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $293K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New York County Lawyers' Association operate?
New York County Lawyers' Association has awarded grants in New York.
What is New York County Lawyers' Association's EIN?
New York County Lawyers' Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6185988. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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