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The Bronx Defenders

The Bronx Defenders

Bronx, NY 10451
Tax ID13-3931074

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About this organization

Revenue

$41,017,852

Expenses

$43,031,400

Mission

The Bronx Defenders is a public defender that is radically transforming how people in the Bronx are represented in our legal system and, in doing so, is transforming the system itself. We have pioneered a groundbreaking, nationally recognized model of holistic defense that achieves better outcomes for our clients. Each year, we defend over 20,000 low-income Bronx residents in criminal, civil, child welfare, and immigration cases, and reach thousands more through our community intake and outreach programs.

About

Holistic defense: every client who comes to the Bronx Defenders is connected to an interdisciplinary team of advocates, including criminal defense attorneys, family defense attorneys, civil attorneys, immigration attorneys, social workers, civil legal advocates, parent advocates, immigration advocates, and benefits specialists. Each of these teams fosters interdisciplinary skills, ensures compassionate and comprehensive representation, and supports a culture of innovative, zealous, and holistic advocacy. We also leverage the experience of these teams in an early advocacy program that acts as an off-ramp for those at risk of future system involvement. In the year ending 06/30/19, we represented over 20,000 clients through this holistic defense model.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The bronx defenders is a public defender that is radically transforming how people in the bronx are represented in our legal system and, in doing so, is transforming the system itself. we have pioneered a groundbreaking, nationally recognized model of holistic defense that achieves better outcomes for our clients. each year, we defend over 20,000 low-income bronx residents in criminal, civil, child walfare, and immigration cases, and reach thousands more through our community intake and outreach programs.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The bronx defenders provides innovative, holistic legal representation and other related services to more than 20,000 low-income people in the bronx, every year, free of charge”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 360 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY, 10451.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 450 employees reported on their form.
  • 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 -$2,013,548.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • 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 $34,023,877 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $286,526 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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