Brooklyn Law School
78% goes to programs $43 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Brooklyn Law School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1973, with $90,378,752 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
250 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 EIN 23-7227990 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$90.4M
▼ 1.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$95.3M
Net assets
$301.2M
Employees
928
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $43 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Brooklyn Law School: 78% to programs · $43 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brooklyn Law School: 38 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Brooklyn Law School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brooklyn Law School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide students with the knowledge, skills, ethical values needed for a career in law.
Contact & location
- Address
- 250 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Graduate & Professional Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $97.3M (FY2013) to $90.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $68.8MNet assets $301.2M
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$369.9M
Total liabilities
$68.8M
Net assets
$301.2M
Salaries & benefits
$36.6M
38% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,378,752▼1.4% | $95,269,382▲0.7% | $301,167,766▲6.8% | $369,925,143▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,658,838▲9.9% | $94,620,854▲8.3% | $282,056,961▲8.2% | $365,182,265▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $83,409,287▲13.3% | $87,374,773▲6.9% | $260,607,437▼10.6% | $356,965,207▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,619,300▲12.8% | $81,722,696▼0.8% | $291,655,898▲17.6% | $395,638,685▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,236,818▼11.8% | $82,401,925▲2.0% | $248,011,351▼4.7% | $327,973,230▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,980,348▼3.6% | $80,800,432▲0.1% | $260,157,691▼5.1% | $334,787,738▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,775,779▼43.9% | $80,694,617▲4.5% | $274,124,280▼3.2% | $350,595,424▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,754,864▲33.7% | $77,239,545▲0.6% | $283,188,425▲36.4% | $352,471,647▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,294,893▲40.6% | $76,745,980▲0.4% | $207,677,391▲9.9% | $264,352,527▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $72,780,815▼25.2% | $76,425,765▲3.5% | $189,039,307▼3.8% | $246,871,229▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $97,264,822 | $73,876,443▼5.8% | $196,593,065▲17.2% | $253,266,938▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $78,389,012▲3.8% | $167,689,896▲1.8% | $261,202,661▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $75,484,768▲0.2% | $164,777,728▲4.7% | $261,775,641▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $75,362,334▲5.5% | $157,450,245▲12.5% | $255,511,349▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $71,417,758 | $139,905,017 | $240,442,047 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Michael T Cahill — $454,270 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael T Cahill | Former Pres. & Dean (as of 06/30/23) | 40 | $454,270 |
| Michael Gerber | Assc Dean For Admn&fin (until 10/23) | 40 | $350,512 |
| David Meyer | President & Dean (as of 07/01/23) | 40 | $312,832 |
| Anita Bernstein | Professor of Law | 40 | $310,162 |
| Miriam Hechler Baer | Vice Dean, Cent. Prof. of Law | 40 | $299,923 |
| William Araiza | Professor of Law | 40 | $294,403 |
| Aaron Twerski | Professor of Law | 40 | $276,358 |
| Dana R Brakman-reiser | Professor of Law | 40 | $266,252 |
| Andrew S Gold | Professor of Law | 40 | $264,632 |
| Shoshanna M Campbell | Vice President of Finance | 40 | $250,138 |
| Maryellen Fullerton | Former Pres. & Dean (as of 06/30/19) | 40 | $245,071 |
| Colette Rodgers | Vice President of Operations | 40 | $241,067 |
| Eulas G Boyd Jr | Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid | 40 | $232,441 |
| Antoinette J Nienaber | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $222,041 |
| Christina Mulligan | Former Vice Dean & Professor of Law | 40 | $157,637 |
| Todd Bristol | Evp & Coo (as of 10/23) | 40 | $61,452 |
| Alphonzo Grant Esq | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anne Conroy Esq | Graduate Trustee (until 03/24) | 1 | — |
| Debbie Epstein Henry | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah Riegel Esq | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hbr Managed Services LLC | Information Tech. Services | $3,543,546 |
| Hbr Managed Services LLC | Information Tech. Services | $3,543,546 |
| Tribute Restoration Inc | Construction Services | $975,943 |
| Tribute Restoration Inc | Construction Services | $975,943 |
| Dbs Facility Services | Cleaning Services | $811,071 |
| Dbs Facility Services | Cleaning Services | $811,071 |
| Red Table Catering Inc | Catering Services | $796,998 |
| Red Table Catering Inc | Catering Services | $796,998 |
| Empire Hudson Inc | Painting Services | $632,561 |
| Empire Hudson Inc | Painting Services | $632,561 |
Grants received · $2.1M total
48 grants to Brooklyn Law School totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $87,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $22,525 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $17,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,130 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $765,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $78,300 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $62,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,887 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brooklyn Law School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brooklyn Law School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7227990, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brooklyn Law School's EIN?
- Brooklyn Law School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7227990.
- How much revenue does Brooklyn Law School report?
- Brooklyn Law School reported $90,378,752 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Brooklyn Law School's spending goes to programs?
- Brooklyn Law School spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Brooklyn Law School have?
- CharityIndex grades Brooklyn Law School C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Brooklyn Law School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Brooklyn Law School's latest Form 990 is $454,270, paid to Michael T Cahill (Former Pres. & Dean (as of 06/30/23)).
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Data for Brooklyn Law School (EIN 23-7227990) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.