Manhattan Legal Services
Manhattan Legal Services
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About this organization
Mission
Manhattan Legal Services is a not for profit organization organized to fight poverty and seek justice by providing legal assistance in noncriminal proceedings or matters,to indigent persons in New York City area.
About
HOUSING ASSISTANCE - We fight tenant harassment and preserve affordable housing, defend clients in nonpayment and other eviction proceedings. We also help them pursue rent overcharge claims and actions to improve housing conditions; all of which keep them from becoming homeless.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Manhattan legal services is a not for profit organization organized to fight poverty and seek justice by providing legal assistance in noncriminal proceedings or matters,to indigent persons in new york city area.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Manhattan legal services is a not for profit organization organized to fight poverty and seek justice by providing legal assistance in noncriminal proceedings or matters,to indigent persons in new york city area.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NY.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2018 as 1 West 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027.
- As of 2018, the non-profit's form reports a total of 79 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $68,935.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $6,585,110 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $91,167 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.