Center for Elder Law and Justice
BUFFALO, NY · Crime & Legal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Center for Elder Law and Justice has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO USE THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT CLIENTS MAY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. THE CENTER IS CO-TRUSTEE IN THE WNY COALITION POOLED TRUST WITH APPROXIMATELY $11 MILLION IN ASSETS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Center for Elder Law and Justice
$3.2M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Legal Services | $1.8M | 4 |
| Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert | $454K | 4 |
| Project Guardianship | $264K | 2 |
| New York State Health Fdn D/B/A New York Health Foundation | $150K | 4 |
| Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $122K | 2 |
| Margaret L Wendt Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | $46K | 2 |
| Foundation 214 | $43K | 2 |
| Health Foundation for Western & Central New York | $42K | 2 |
| James H Cummings Foundation | $31K | 1 |
Leadership
KAREN L NICOLSON — CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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