2024-04-15T11:48:05-05:00 2023-12-31 474526160 EFPR GROUP CPAS PLLC 6390 MAIN STREET SUITE 200 WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221 990 2023-01-01 141792819 RURAL LAW CENTER OF NEW YORK INC RURA 5185615460 22 US OVAL SUITE 101 PLATTSBURGH NY 12903 HEIDI DENNIS ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5185615460 2024-04-11 1 HEIDI DENNIS ESQ 999009999 0 DAVID A URBAN CPA P00630018 7166340700 2024-04-11 3 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z HEIDI DENNIS ESQ 22 US OVAL SUITE 101 PLATTSBURGH NY 12903 1544242 0 X RURALLAWCENTER.ORG X 1996 NY THE RURAL LAW CENTER OF NEW YORK IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING THE LEGAL ISSUES UNIQUE TO LOW-INCOME, RURAL NEW YORKERS. 6 6 20 51 0 0 1123169 1120152 372520 424047 49 43 0 0 1495738 1544242 0 0 0 0 1306850 1399339 0 0 0 177415 197426 1484265 1596765 11473 -52523 774950 699273 292946 269792 482004 429481 X THE RURAL LAW CENTER OF NEW YORK IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING THE LEGAL ISSUES UNIQUE TO LOW-INCOME, RURAL NEW YORKERS. 0 0 1357247 424463 SEE SCHEDULE OTHE RURAL LAW CENTER IS A NON PROFIT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER. WE SERVE LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS IN THE 44 RURAL COUNTIES OF NEW YORK STATE. OUR WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE BY TELEPHONE OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS WITH RURAL, INCOME-ELIGIBLE CLIENTS REGARDING CIVIL LAW ISSUES. WE ALSO ENGAGE IN LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO LINK WITH RURAL CLIENTS FOR ADVICE AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION ON SEVERAL CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE MATTERS. WE HANDLE A VARIETY OF SUBJECT MATTERS INCLUDING: CONSUMER DEBT AND DEBT COLLECTION, CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY FILINGS AND PREVENTION SERVICES; HOUSING MATTERS FOR TENANTS AND FACING COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR EVICTION AND ISSUES WITH REPAIRS AND CONDITION OF PROPERTY;FORECLOSURE REPRESENTATION AND PREVENTION; SSD/SSI BENEFITS; UNEMPLOYMENT; UNCONTESTED DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS; PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF WILLS, HEALTH CARE PROXIES, AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY. WE ALSO GO INTO OUR COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE PRESENTATIONS AND CLINICS IN SUBJECT MATTERS SUCH AS ELDER LAW, BASIC ESTATE PLANNING, CONSUMER DEBT AND FRAUD PREVENTION. OUR SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR RURAL BASE INCLUDING PROVIDING TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS, IN HOME VISITS, AND COMMUNICATION WITH OUR CLIENTS THAT FITS THEIR SITUATION. WE ARE AWARE OF LIMITATIONS ON TRAVEL INCLUDING LACK OF PERSONAL TRAVEL MEANS AND LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, IN ADDITION TO NO OR SLOW INTERNET SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.THE RURAL LAW CENTER IS A COMMUNITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER (CDRC) PROVIDING MEDIATION SERVICES IN THREE RURAL COUNTIES. WE ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN RESOLVING DISPUTES IN MATTERS INCLUDING LANDLORD/TENANT, CONSUMER DEBT, CUSTODY, DIVORCE, AND THE WORKPLACE. WE HAVE ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS IN OUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND COLLEGES.THE RURAL LAW CENTER PROVIDES APPELLATE REPRESENTATION IN BOTH CRIMINAL AND FAMILY COURT MATTERS AS CONTRACTED THROUGH VARIOUS COUNTIES IN THE STATE. OUR APPEALS ARE HANDLED BY EXPERIENCED APPELLATE ATTORNEYS WHO ARE WELL VERSED IN APPELLATE ISSUES THAT FACE LITIGANTS IN FAMILY COURT AND CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.THE RURAL LAW CENTER ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE IN GOVERNMENTAL POLICY INCLUDING RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOR TENANTS IN EVICTION MATTERS, CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN DEBT COLLECTION, AND PAY PARITY FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE THESE MUCH NEEDED SERVICES. 1357247 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X HEIDI DENNIS ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5185815460 22 US OVAL PLATTSBURGH NY 12903 SCOTT CLIPPINGER ESQ PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW PULRANG SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LEWIS PAPENFUSE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELLEN C COCCOMA ESQ VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARGERY MURRAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM D LAUNDRY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI DENNIS ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 127981 0 25295 127981 0 25295 1 0 1 0 0 1107232 12920 1120152 FEES FOR SERVICES 541100 424047 424047 424047 43 43 1544242 424047 0 43 127981 108784 19197 967874 822693 145181 32850 27922 4928 181241 154055 27186 89393 75984 13409 26567 22582 3985 3964 3369 595 15545 13213 2332 25191 21412 3779 53440 45424 8016 15537 13206 2331 8924 7585 1339 6926 5887 1039 13953 11860 2093 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 10174 8648 1526 LIBRARY 4677 3975 702 PUBLICATIONS AND DUES 4031 3426 605 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2026 1722 304 6471 5500 971 1596765 1357247 239518 0 26258 17099 250533 196089 349934 371218 4384 7175 40905 18834 17724 22071 126117 85621 774950 699273 6345 89 163884 186482 122717 83221 292946 269792 X 482004 429481 482004 429481 774950 699273 -52523 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 967397 1074781 955705 1123169 1120152 5241204 967397 1074781 955705 1123169 1120152 5241204 5241204 68 46 63 49 43 269 5241473 1875725 0.99990 0.99990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13844 10623 3221 27061 8211 18850 22071 OPERATING LEASES 83221 OTHER ASSETS 2400 85621 OPERATING LEASES 83221 83221 X 1544242 0 1544242 0 1544242 1596765 0 1596765 0 1596765 PART X, LINE 2: THE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE), THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CENTER HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE CENTER PRESENTLY DISCLOSES OR RECOGNIZES INCOME TAX POSITIONS BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S ESTIMATE OF WHETHER IT IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED FOR UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE CENTER HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. U.S. FORMS 990 FILED BY THE CENTER ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HEIDI DENNIS ESQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 127981 0 0 0 0 0 3931 0 21364 0 153276 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETING FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY INCLUDED IN REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS AND COMPARABILITY DATA. 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