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Our advocacy spans community integration, criminal justice, educational rights, equal access to programs and services, and accessible housing. We use a wide range of advocacy tools, including community organizing, coalition-building, individual representation, impact litigation, and legislative advocacy. 1090840 NYLPI's Environmental Justice Program fights environmental racism, works to eliminate the unfair burden of environmental hazards borne by low-income communities and communities of color, and seeks to create a more equitable and sustainable New York. In partnership with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and residents, our Environmental Justice team builds campaigns, launches litigation, and shapes policy. 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Accordingly, no provision for Federal or state income taxes has been recorded in the statements of activities. It is the Organization's accounting policy to evaluate uncertain tax positions in accordance with the accounting pronouncement on uncertainty in income taxes. Management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions at the Organization. NYLPI did not record any income tax related penalties or interest for the periods presented in these financial statements. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF THE DISADVANTAGED LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE FELIX FISHMAN AWARD ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN WHICH THE PRINCIPAL IS INVESTED IN PERPETUITY AND THE INCOME IS EXPENDABLE TO SUPPORT THE DESIGNATED PURPOSE: OPERATIONS FROM THE DISADVANTAGED LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE FELIX FISHMAN AWARD. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART IV, LINE 2B AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY, NYLPI COLLECTS AND DISBURSES FUNDS FOR A FEW COALITIONS THAT IT PARTICIPATES IN WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGNIZATIONS. THE TOTAL AMOUNTS COLLECTED AND DISBURSED ARE SMALL IN NATURE AND NOT MATERIAL. NYLPI ALSO HOLDS FUNDS IN TRUST IN AN IOLA ACCOUNT. Form 990, Schedule D, Parts XI and XII, Line 2d Rental expenses of $135,167 netted against rental income on Core Form 990, Part VIII, Line 6b. 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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS OF NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, INC ARE PHYSICALLY LOCATED AT THEIR OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND CAN BE SENT BY MAIL OR ELECTRONICALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B Members of the Audit Committee are provided with a copy of the 990 and given an opportunity to comment. Management also distributes the 990 to the full Board prior to filing. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES NYLPI's Pro Bono Clearinghouse provides community groups, nonprofit organizations, and individuals with free legal assistance by drawing on hundreds of volunteer lawyers from New York's most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments. The Clearinghouse leverages the resources of the private bar to co-counsel impact litigation, expand services to low-income clients through partnership projects, secure appropriate educational services for students with special needs, and encourage pro bono service throughout the legal community. The Clearinghouse strengthens communities by providing innovative and effective nonprofit organizations with free legal services from the private bar. It helps nonprofits and community groups thrive by providing resources that help organizations overcome legal obstacles, build capacity, and develop stronger and more effective programs. Through educational workshops, trainings for nonprofit leaders, individual counseling and a series of publications, the Clearinghouse is at the forefront of helping nonprofits maximize their performance and their impact on our community. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NYLPI has its board members sign conflict of interest disclosure statements annually. The forms are reviewed by management for conflicts and if any are noted they are brought before the board for discussion and DISPOSITION. THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOUND DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A NYLPI EMPLOYEES ARE REPORTED FOR TAX PAYROLL FILINGS BY A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ENGAGED BY NYLPI AND THE PEO FILES ALL PAYROLL TAX RETURNS AND W-2'S FOR NYLPI'S EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PEO'S AND FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT NYLPI SHALL TREAT THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PEO AS THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES AS COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES UNDER STATE LAW. THE COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND CONSTITUTE THE TOP FIVE HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES OVER $100,000 ARE REPORTED ON PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, AS APPLICABLE, OF NYLPI'S AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYEES ARE REFLECTED ON PART XI LINES 5 - 10 ON NYLPI'S FORM 990.