Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1981, with $8,017,666 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
438 Main St Ste 1200, Buffalo, NY, 14202 EIN 16-1118282 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.0M
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.8M
Net assets
$3.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +3% 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 Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc: 5 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 438 Main St Ste 1200, Buffalo, NY, 14202
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $8.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $3.3M
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,017,666▲17.2% | $7,768,434▲16.0% | $3,286,142▲11.0% | $5,533,370▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,841,949▲11.6% | $6,696,726▲19.7% | $2,961,380▲5.5% | $5,147,371▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,130,594▲15.0% | $5,596,664▲11.2% | $2,806,217▲27.9% | $3,671,812▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,332,427▲5.2% | $5,031,002▲2.3% | $2,194,404▲21.1% | $3,237,083▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,069,955▲14.0% | $4,917,218▲18.0% | $1,812,758▲17.0% | $2,636,060▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,449,255▲16.8% | $4,167,651▲14.6% | $1,549,864▲16.0% | $2,252,899▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,809,982▲40.9% | $3,637,826▲38.0% | $1,336,543▲23.1% | $2,060,038▲45.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,704,311▲14.5% | $2,636,920▲14.3% | $1,085,894▲9.2% | $1,418,554▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,361,891▲18.3% | $2,306,343▲18.5% | $994,256▲0.6% | $1,493,456▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,996,835▲15.4% | $1,946,458▲12.9% | $988,484▲5.7% | $1,286,307▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,730,805 | $1,724,457▲11.6% | $935,411▲6.2% | $1,230,211▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,545,179▲11.3% | $881,191▲12.2% | $1,191,735▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,388,519▲7.5% | $785,412▲0.6% | $1,099,101▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,291,047 | $780,547 | $1,041,817 | 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.
Grants received · $268K total
13 grants to Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc totaling $268K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $33,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $12,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; fraud prevention and outreach work; covid testing for caregivers | 2021 | $17,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; transitional support for kinship families | 2020 | $42,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,050 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; elder abuse victims' transition specialist; advocacy program | 2019 | $80,250 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; advocacy program | 2018 | $17,411 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; elder abuse victims transition specialist | 2017 | $21,664 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use | 2016 | $5,200 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Disabled or disadvantaged of wny; kincare legal services program | 2015 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1118282, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc's EIN?
- Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1118282.
- How much revenue does Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc report?
- Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc reported $8,017,666 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Elder Law and Justice Inc (EIN 16-1118282) 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.