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Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc

The legal aid bureau of buffalo, inc., a not-for-profit organization, provides legal representation to financially needy men, women and children in western new york. Through its skilled staff, …

The Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo

Human Services Buffalo, NY EIN 160743069 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

The legal aid bureau of buffalo, inc., a not-for-profit organization, provides legal representation to financially needy men, women and children in western new york. Through its skilled staff, the legal aid bureau seeks equal justice for everyone it serves.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I80Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1912 and has been operating for 114 years. Its EIN is 160743069. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $21M in annual revenue. 146 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1912 and has been active for 114 years.

Based on official tax filings, Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc has $21M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 146 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The legal aid bureau of buffalo, inc., a not-for-profit organization, provides legal representation to financially needy men, women and children in western new york. Through its skilled staff, the legal aid bureau seeks equal justice for everyone it serves. Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1912.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $21M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160743069, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

RE
Rebecca Thayer
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adam A•••••••
Board Member
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Allison S••••••• E••
Board Member
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Bradley H••••
Board Member
BR
Bradley H•••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bryan D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carrie P•••••••
Board Member
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Charles C M•••••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Chauntel S•••••••••
Board Member
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Craig R B••••
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
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Craig R B•••• E••
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
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David C S••••• E••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER/ CEO
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Dominique T•••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Erin T•••••••
MANAGING ATTORNEY
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George E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Howard G F•••••
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
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James J R•••••
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
JA
James J R••••• E••
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT (TO 9/23)
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Jamila A L••
Board Member
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Jamila A L•• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jesutowo K••• A•••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER
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John T K••••• E••
SECRETARY
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Joseph P•••••••••
TREASURER
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Judith G•••••
Chief Attorney
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Kate M••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Katherine M••••••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$20.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$15.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$13.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc This page 79 $20.8 million -
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Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 146 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc

What is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc?
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buffalo, United States. The legal aid bureau of buffalo, inc., a not-for-profit organization, provides legal representation to financially needy men, women and children in western new york. Through its skilled staff, the legal aid bureau seeks equal justice for everyone it serves.
When was Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc founded?
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc was founded in 1912.
Who leads Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc?
Rebecca Thayer serves as CFO.
Where is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc located?
Headquartered in Buffalo, United States.
What is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc trustworthy?
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160743069.
What is Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc's website?
http://labbuffalo.org