Defender Association of Philadelphia
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Defender Association of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1937, with $97,387,431 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
1441 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 EIN 23-1445669 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2023)
$97.4M
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2023)
$97.1M
Net assets
$6.3M
Employees
754
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 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 Defender Association of Philadelphia: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% 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 Defender Association of Philadelphia: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Defender Association of Philadelphia: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Defender Association of Philadelphia: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
2
What they do
Federal judiciary-provide legal services to indigent individuals
Contact & location
- Address
- 1441 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.5M (FY2013) to $97.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $80.3MNet assets $6.3M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.7M
Total liabilities
$80.3M
Net assets
$6.3M
Salaries & benefits
$81.2M
84% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,387,431▲16.1% | $97,087,818▲14.6% | $6,335,521▲5.0% | $86,663,928▲53.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,916,027▲10.1% | $84,703,139▲14.7% | $6,035,908▼11.5% | $56,503,891▲73.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $76,191,393▲2.1% | $73,816,848▼4.1% | $6,823,020▲53.4% | $32,492,853▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,615,150▼0.5% | $76,996,868▲2.0% | $4,448,476▲30.4% | $30,226,371▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,027,737▲0.7% | $75,473,732▲1.5% | $3,411,647▲4.4% | $24,491,930▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,486,316▲5.0% | $74,329,758▲4.5% | $3,269,055▲38.2% | $20,958,447▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $70,946,888▲4.5% | $71,137,835▲5.1% | $2,365,340▼7.5% | $18,185,320▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,915,508▲3.7% | $67,693,866▲3.7% | $2,556,287▲9.5% | $16,716,511▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $65,519,806▲2.4% | $65,293,223▲1.9% | $2,334,645▲10.7% | $14,736,317▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $63,957,685▲5.7% | $64,082,580▲6.0% | $2,108,062▼2.9% | $14,588,382▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,502,207 | $60,439,141▼0.6% | $2,170,490▲6.0% | $14,816,221▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $60,799,884▲0.8% | $2,047,536▼12.1% | $11,257,144▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $60,346,987▲0.8% | $2,328,576▼5.6% | $7,861,394▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,895,491 | $2,466,235 | $8,416,444 | 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: Keisha Hudson — $217,414 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisha Hudson | Chief Defender | 35 | $217,414 |
| Catherine C Henry | Assistant Federal Defender | 40 | $203,207 |
| David L Zuckerman | Assistant Federal Defender | 40 | $203,037 |
| Helen A Marino | Assistant Federal Defender | 40 | $202,569 |
| Cristi A Charpentier | Assistant Federal Defender | 40 | $202,547 |
| Jennifer L Chiccarino | First Assistant Federal De | 40 | $202,547 |
| Victor J Abreu | Assistant Federal Defender | 40 | $202,547 |
| Sarah Allen | First Assistant | 35 | $197,277 |
| Lisa E Lewis | Chief Federal Defender | 40 | $147,743 |
| Arlene Rivera Finkelstein Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Catherine M Recker Esquire | Vice-president | 0.3 | — |
| David Rudovsky Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Doreen Loury | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Gregory M Sleet Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| H Robert Fiebach Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| James Becker Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Joanna Visser Adjoian Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Joanne Epps Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| John Paul Simpkins Esquire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Kevin Harden Jr | Director | 0.3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2018)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Your Part-time Controller LLC | Accounting and Finance Services | $251,415 |
| Walsh Patel Consulting LLC | Internet and Voice Computer Services | $110,862 |
| Universal Protection Service LP | Building Security Services | $104,246 |
Grants received · $532K total
8 grants to Defender Association of Philadelphia totaling $532K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Operating grant | 2023 | $140,421 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | It takes a neighborhood: expanding community-based criminal justice reform | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Human rights | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of defender association of philadelphia | 2019 | $33,404 |
| Northwestern University | Support of charitable community organization | 2014 | $53,196 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Defender Association of Philadelphia a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Defender Association of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1445669, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Defender Association of Philadelphia's EIN?
- Defender Association of Philadelphia's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1445669.
- How much revenue does Defender Association of Philadelphia report?
- Defender Association of Philadelphia reported $97,387,431 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Defender Association of Philadelphia's spending goes to programs?
- Defender Association of Philadelphia spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Defender Association of Philadelphia have?
- CharityIndex grades Defender Association of Philadelphia B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Defender Association of Philadelphia's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Defender Association of Philadelphia's latest Form 990 is $217,414, paid to Keisha Hudson (Chief Defender).
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Data for Defender Association of Philadelphia (EIN 23-1445669) 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.