named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Learning Center
Provides educational resources and state-specific guidance for starting a nonprofit in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York
Pro Bono Legal Services
Connects nonprofit organizations with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance on matters including bylaws, contracts, tax, employment, and intellectual property
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 3 activities
- Operate a Legal Resource Helpline for nonprofit organizationsProvides information, referrals, and initial legal guidance to hundreds of nonprofit callers annually through a dedicated Legal Resource Helpline, helping them access appropriate legal assistance and resources.
- Provide free transactional legal services to nonprofit organizationsProvides free or low-cost business legal services, including incorporation, tax-exempt status applications, and ongoing legal guidance, to qualifying nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. The organization matches nonprofits with volunteer attorneys and manages over 2,200 legal matters annually, delivering tens of millions of dollars in pro bono legal value.
- Recruit and manage volunteer attorneys for pro bono legal service deliveryRecruits, supports, and manages a network of volunteer attorneys who provide pro bono legal services to nonprofit clients. The organization facilitates attorney engagement through screening, matter posting, progress tracking, and coordination of client-attorney relationships.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Deliver legal education and capacity-building programs for nonprofitsOffers educational workshops, customized board trainings, and professional development sessions on legal compliance, governance, strategic planning, and board responsibilities for nonprofit leaders. These programs support nonprofits at all growth stages and are complemented by the distribution of legal resources and newsletters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$2.30M88%
Program service revenue$171K7%
Investment income$157K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.65M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$2.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.31M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$1.57M
Liabilities$469K
Net assets$2.84M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY EBERHARDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $200K |
| MAURICE SEGALL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR NY/FAIRFI | 38 | $157K |
| CHRISTINE DUFFY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR NJ | 38 | $152K |
| PRIYA MORGANSTERN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 38 | $149K |
| HEIDI SIESFELD | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 38 | $121K |
| CATHERINE M GANLEY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 38 | $106K |
board members · 19
- ALICIA PERRAULT — DIRECTOR
- ANAHAITA N KOTVAL — DIRECTOR
- ANN M KAPPLER — TREASURER
- CATHY LUEDERS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL J GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FLAVELL — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD J SEBOLD — DIRECTOR
- ERIC I COHEN — DIRECTOR
- EVAN CHARKES — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY NEHRO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN FRANTZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN L SANDER — PRESIDENT
- JOHN M LIFTIN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JONATHAN MOTHNER — CHAIRMAN
- PETER A GUTERMANN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- RADY JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD H WALKER — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT POSNER — DIRECTOR
- SYLVIA A AYLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with bylaws and corporate governance.
- Allied Foundation, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with conflict of interest and whistleblower policies.
- Building One Community Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance regarding property tax exemption.
- Chocolate Milk Café National Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with employment offer letters and job descriptions.
- Connecticut Government — State where the organization provides legal services to nonprofits.
- Connecticut Bar Foundation, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with bylaws and certificate of incorporation.
- Connecticut Radio Information System, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with employee handbook review.
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with bylaws revision and governance structure change.
- Exponentum Network — Member of a national network of business law pro bono providers.
- Exponentum Network — Member of a national network providing access to pro bono business legal services for nonprofits.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share news and updates about Pro Bono Partnership
- Fried Frank Partner — Honored with 2025 Pro Bono Champion Award at Pro Bono Partnership's 28th Anniversary Gala.
- IRS Government — Assists nonprofits in obtaining 501(c)(3) public charity status from the IRS.
- IRS Government — Nonprofits may need to pay filing fees to the IRS for tax-exempt status applications.
- KinderSmile Foundation, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with drafting a franchisee agreement.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used to share news and updates about Pro Bono Partnership
- Long Island Crisis Center, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with employee handbook update.
- MED13L A NJ Nonprofit Corporation Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with trademark application filing.
- New Canaan Land Conservation Trust Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with confidentiality agreements for board members.
- New Jersey Government — State where the organization provides legal services to nonprofits.
- New York Government — State where the organization provides legal services to nonprofits.
- Pfizer Partner — Represented on Pro Bono Partnership’s Board of Directors through appointment of Ed Nowicki, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.
- Pro Bono Partnership Partner — Provides customized board training to nonprofit clients
- Prudential Law Department Partner — Honored with 2025 Pro Bono Champion Award at Pro Bono Partnership's 28th Anniversary Gala.
- Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom A NJ Nonprofit Corporation Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with bylaws updates.
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Partner — Volunteer attorneys from the firm, including Jeremy Lamstein, provide legal counseling to nonprofit clients through Pro Bono Partnership.
- Stamford Pride Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with website policies, performer contracts, and venue agreements for events.
- Synchrony Financial Partner — Synchrony Financial executive serves as Board Chairman of Pro Bono Partnership.
- The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, Inc. Partner — Client organization receiving pro bono legal assistance with employee handbook review and update.
- The Volunteer Center Partner — Recognized Pro Bono Partnership for providing professional legal workshops.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Pro Bono Legal Capacity Buildingmethodology: capacity_building_through_legal_supportBy providing free transactional legal services and targeted legal education, we strengthen nonprofit organizational capacity and governance, because this enables nonprofits to comply with legal requirements, improve sustainability, and focus resources on mission-driven service delivery.
- Structured Pro Bono Volunteer Engagementmethodology: corporate-legal-volunteer-engagementBy mobilizing corporate and law firm attorneys through a coordinated referral network and structured engagement model—including intake scoping and guided expectations—we increase the efficiency and quality of pro bono legal service delivery, because clear roles and processes promote accountability and effective attorney-client relationships.