Nonprofit · EIN 15-0578598
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC
Tax-exempt · UTICA, NY 13501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,674,334 | $15,587,879 | $86,455 | $6,989,402 | $7,750,530 | -$761,128 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,272,122 | $13,278,442 | -$6,320 | $7,439,955 | $8,287,538 | -$847,583 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,133,402 | $10,583,409 | -$450,007 | $8,415,083 | $9,256,346 | -$841,263 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,639,302
- of which government grants
- $15,416,813
- Program service revenue
- $12,235
- Investment income
- $160
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,938
- Other revenue
- $22,637
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $414,357
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,721,055
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,661,158
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,526
- Occupancy
- $534,775
- Travel
- $69,328
- Depreciation
- $35,449
- Program services (functional)
- $14,058,304
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,522,882
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,439,955
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,989,402
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,750,530
- Net assets, end of year
- -$761,128
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $74,648
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$761,128
- Gross receipts
- $15,678,928
- Employees
- 102
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL J LUPIA ESQ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $209,032 | $10,967 |
| CINDY DOMINGUE-HENDRICKSON | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $166,375 | $36,792 |
| CHERYL EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $162,091 | $32,267 |
| CHRISTINA REILLY | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $168,826 | $20,539 |
| ARLENE SANDERS | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,864 | $35,948 |
| CHARLES KOKOSKA | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $140,366 | $21,939 |
| DANIELLE MARTELL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $138,210 | $7,690 |
| MARY LANNON FANGIO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL B BERMAN ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOGARDUS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HASSELER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER BOWLER ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT CLIPPINGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL KORNFELD ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD LANOUETTE JR ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY J SCHAAL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUBA VISWANATHAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEWART WEISMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN LUKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE PIERSMA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SKINNER ESQ | 1RST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL J LUPIA ESQ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $187,987 | $8,173 |
| CINDY DOMINGUE-HENDRICKSON | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $155,169 | $33,155 |
| CHERYL EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $145,399 | $28,869 |
| ARLENE SANDERS | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $136,746 | $32,411 |
| CHRISTINA REILLY | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $143,813 | $17,084 |
| CHRISTINE MCCLEAN | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $128,176 | $19,160 |
| NOURAN ZOHDY | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,696 | $5,747 |
| MARY LANNON FANGIO ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL B BERMAN ESQ | 1ST VICE PRSIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOGARDUS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HASSELER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER BOWLER ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT CLIPPINGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KORNFELD ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD LANOUETTE JR ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY J SCHAAL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUBA VISWANATHAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART WEISMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN LUKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PIERSMA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SKINNER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL J LUPIA ESQ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $160,200 | $7,562 |
| CINDY DOMINGUE-HENDRICKSON | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,282 | $30,268 |
| CHERYL EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $129,399 | $26,316 |
| ARLENE SANDERS | DIRECTOR OF PRO-BONO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $120,500 | $29,434 |
| CHRISTINA REILLY | MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,733 | $15,240 |
| CHRISTINE MCCLEAN | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,928 | $17,430 |
| NOURAN ZHODY | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,023 | $5,203 |
| MARY LANNON FANGIO ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL B BERMAN ESQ | 1ST VICE PRSIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOGARDUS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HASSELER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER BOWLER ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT CLIPPINGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KORNFELD ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD LANOUETTE JR ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY J SCHAAL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUBA VISWANATHAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART WEISMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUZ ZAYAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN LUKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PIERSMA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 BLEECKER ST, UTICA, NY 13501-2202
- In care of
- % BANKERS TRUST BLDG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTINA REILLY ESQ, 120 BLEECKER ST, UTICA, NY 13501
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA REILLY ESQ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 793-7000
- Website
- WWW.LASMNY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN ST AMOUR CPAS PLLC
Mission
LASMNY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE FACING CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT IMPACT THE BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE. THROUGH LEGAL ADVICE, EMERGENCY LEGAL SERVICES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, WE HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE STABILIZE THEIR FINANCES, PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OBTAIN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, AVOID HOMELESSNESS AS A RESULT OF WRONGFUL EVICTIONS, PROTECT THE FAMILY HOME FROM FORECLOSURE AND INCREASE HOUSEHOLD INCOME. WE ALSO TARGET SPECIFIC VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITH OUR SERVICES, SUCH AS SENIOR CITIZENS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, AND VETERANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE COUNSEL, ADVICE, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) MATTERS. THESE MATTERS MAY INCLUDE CONSUMER, HOUSING, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, DIVORCE & OTHER FAMILY MATTERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION AND OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA SPANS 13 COUNTIES ACROSS CENTRAL NEW YORK. THESE COUNTIES INCLUDE BROOME, CAYUGA, CHENANGO, CORTLAND, DELAWARE, HERKIMER, JEFFERSON, LEWIS, MADISON, ONEIDA, ONONDAGA, OSWEGO AND OTSEGO COUNTIES.Expenses $14,058,304 · revenue $37,810
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 15-0578598
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,989,402
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,678,928
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $15,674,334 | $15,587,879 | $6,989,402 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,272,122 | $13,278,442 | $7,439,955 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,133,402 | $10,583,409 | $8,415,083 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,585,256 | $9,219,524 | $7,524,799 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 15-0578598).
Questions about LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC
- What is the EIN of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC is 15-0578598.
- Is LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTINA REILLY ESQ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,032 (PAUL J LUPIA ESQ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,674,334, expenses of $15,587,879 and total assets of $6,989,402 at year end.
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