THE LEGAL AID BUREAU OF BUFFALO, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO FINANCIALLY NEEDY MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THROUGH ITS SKILLED STAFF, THE LEGAL AID BUREAU SEEKS EQUAL JUSTICE FOR EVERYONE IT SERVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
-6.9% YoY
Revenue
$20.8M
+31.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1K
-91.9% YoY
Expenses
$20.7M
+31.5% YoY
About The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Based on IRS filings
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,695,270 | $10,416,796 | $6,641,971 |
| Revenue | $20,751,603 | $15,801,518 | $13,369,883 |
| Expenses | $20,673,494 | $15,717,145 | $13,206,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,040 | $12,872 | $665 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA M PATTERSON ESQ | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| CRAIG R BUCKI ESQ | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TIMOTHY P MURPHY ESQ | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN T KOLAGA ESQ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BRYAN DONOHUE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JESUTOWO KOLA ADENIJI ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL AINA | BOARD MEMBER (LABB) | 37.5 | $58,365 |
| FARINA BARTH ESQ | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| SHERENE BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| REV MARK BLUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN A CORCORAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS DIINA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES J ENGLERT ESQ | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| PATRICK FITZSIMMONS ESQ | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6/18 | 1 | — |
| RYON FLEMING ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS HARE ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROLAND HAYES ESQ | BOARD MEMBER (LABB) | 40 | $139,293 |
| BRADLEY A HOPPE ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN KUGLER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| JAMILA A LEE ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROCCO LUCENTE ESQ | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6/18 | 1 | — |
| JILL ROBINS | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| DAVID C SCHOPP ESQ | BOARD MEMBER (LABB CEO) | 40 | $251,422 |
| ERIN WHITCOMB ESQ | BOARD MEMBER STARTED 6/18 | 1 | — |
| LUCIAN WIZA | C.F.O. (TO JULY 2024) | 40 | $100,192 |
| ERIN TRESMOND | CHIEF ATTORNEY | 40 | $187,028 |
| NADINE PATTERSON | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $195,062 |
| SARAH RYAN | CHIEF ATTORNEY | 40 | $165,529 |
| MICHAEL DEAL | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,759 |
| RUSSELL FOX | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $171,533 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo?
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo?
As of 2024, The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo holds $9.7M in total assets with $20.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo operate?
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo's EIN?
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0743069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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