Pro Bono Net Inc
Pro Bono Net creates scalable and sustainable technology solutions and partnerships that bring free, safe, high-quality legal help to millions of people. Our programs:1. Enable individuals to directly access the power of the law.2. Empower advocates and volunteers to more effectively reach and represent those in need.3. Equip legal, social justice, and community organizations with tools and resources to grow their impact.we are the country's leading access to justice innovator with a 25-year history of impact. We envision a world in which everyone is empowered to exercise their legal rights on issues affecting their safety, home, family and livelihood.
Pro Bono Net Inc at a glance
In short: Pro Bono Net Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,678,671
- -18.2% 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 Pro Bono Net Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gay Mens Health Crisis Inc ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $95K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gay Mens Health Crisis Inc New York, NY | To provide legal consultations for citizenshipworks users enrolled with the virtual nys ona opportunity center. | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,678,671 | $5,555,418 | $4,986,867 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $3,273,886 | $6,141,032 | $5,521,513 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,960,336 |
| 2022 | $3,122,586 | $6,124,800 | $5,627,137 | $95,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 | $5,527,003 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,196,736 | $5,932,960 | $5,620,248 | — | — | — |
About Pro Bono Net Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pro Bono Net Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pro Bono Net Inc is led by Mark H O'Brien, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark H O'Brien
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $204K (2024)
Betty Balli Torres
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodrigo Camarena
Program Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $128K (2024)
Frank Azzopardi
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Londen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Newton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen S Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Friedman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hertz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Destefano
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mozarsky
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Baskin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Graves
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Yang
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Bellamy
Senior Developer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Paul Bennett
Chief Financial Officer
Director Finance & Administrator → Director of Finance & Administration, 2022
Director of Finance & Administration → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Simon Rah
Chief Technology Officer
Senior Project Manager → Chief Technology Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Megan Vizzini
Chief Revenue Officer
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Timonthy Baran
Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Leeann Black
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Walters
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Nicholas Baughan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Elizabeth Keith (2020–2023) — Chief Partnerships
- Former: Doug Carlson (2021–2023) — Director of Technology & Operations
- Former: Pat Malone (2023) — Legal Director & Ny Programs
- Former: Charley Moore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Heiner (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 621
- Former: Frank Torres (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2021
- Former: Mark McGrath (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Catherine Donovan (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 620
- Former: Ed Walters (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Garrard R Beeney (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 620
- Former: Ki Young Rah (2020) — Senior Proj Manager Ian
- Former: Nick Baughan (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Tiela Chalmers (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 620
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 $204K, to Mark O'Brien (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pro Bono Net Inc
How much does Pro Bono Net Inc give each year?
Pro Bono Net Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Pro Bono Net Inc?
Pro Bono Net Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Pro Bono Net Inc?
Pro Bono Net Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pro Bono Net Inc operate?
Pro Bono Net Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Pro Bono Net Inc's EIN?
Pro Bono Net Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1521179. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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