Volunteer Lawyers Project
THE MISSION OF THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY PRO BONO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$56K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+0.0% YoY
About Volunteer Lawyers Project
Based on IRS filings
Volunteer Lawyers Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,654,604 | $4,050,427 | $3,581,540 |
| Revenue | $4,497,506 | $5,287,755 | $5,165,374 |
| Expenses | $3,993,402 | $5,076,480 | $4,822,533 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109,345 | $53,332 | $1,718 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metrowest Legal Services ($56,339).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES FRAMINGHAM, MA | PRO BONO SERVICES | $56,339 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ROBERTS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CLARK | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD FERGUSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HANTZLEY AUDATE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CYNTHIA BELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBORAH HILL BORNHEIMER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW H COHN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIELLE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN DUNPHY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH M KAIGLER SR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH KELLY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON H LISS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAPHNE LOPES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPHINE MCNEIL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEE MULLEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN D POHL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUZANNE SMALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALBERT WALLIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOANNA ALLISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CLERK | 35 | $178,161 |
| GERALDINE GRUVIS-PIZARRO | DIR. OF ADVOCACY AND PRO BONO | 35 | $117,575 |
| APRIL JONES | DIR. OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 35 | $132,002 |
| ROCHELLE JONES | SUPERVISING ATTORNEY | 35 | $104,695 |
| BARBARA SIEGEL | DIR. OF COMPLIANCE & TECH. | 35 | $117,294 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volunteer Lawyers Project?
Volunteer Lawyers Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Volunteer Lawyers Project?
As of 2024, Volunteer Lawyers Project holds $4.7M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $56K in 2024.
Where does Volunteer Lawyers Project operate?
Volunteer Lawyers Project has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Volunteer Lawyers Project award?
In 2024, Volunteer Lawyers Project awarded 1 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Volunteer Lawyers Project's EIN?
Volunteer Lawyers Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2486215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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