EIN 81-4662958

Good Counsel Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Good Counsel Services breaks down financial and knowledge barriers to increase access to legal services. They provide resources for nonprofits, including fiscal sponsorship.
Total revenues
$85,589
2023
Total expenses
$99,609
2023
Total assets
$18,837
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Good Counsel Services

One-on-One Legal Services: Good Counsel is a legal advocacy education organization dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs. We are committed to protecting start-up companies by providing education, consulting and counseling to leaders in the sector. In 2023, we welcomed returning, current, and new clients, which enriched both our students' learning experiences and expanded the organization's knowledge base and resource library.
Internship Program: We mentor and educate talented individuals from around the world, providing critical resources, training, and guidance aligned with our mission to support social entrepreneurs and emerging nonprofits. Over the past five years, we have mentored hundreds of students, cultivating subject matter expertise that enhances our impact and enriches our participants learning experiences. In 2023 our program provided participants with practical skills and meaningful including a comprehensive understanding of key nonprofit functions such as fundraising or marketing. This valuable experience has prepared them to lead and contribute more effectively to the nonprofit sector in the future.
Fiscal Sponsorship: Good Counsel provides fiscal sponsorship to groups aligned with its mission to support social entrepreneurs and emerging nonprofits. In 2023, we managed tax-deductible donations and grants for various charitable projects, including assisting a young Bangladeshi asylum seeker in seeking safety and education abroad. We also supported organizations like Elevated Access, a nonprofit offering free flights to individuals in need of essential healthcare amid restrictive state bans; and Project Liberation, which empowers justice-involved women through trauma-informed programs. Through our sponsorship, we helped these initiatives grow their impact and reach those in need across the country.

Grants made by Good Counsel Services

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
BK NaturedFiscal Sponsorship$5,253
Elevated AccessFiscal Sponsorship$1,116

Who funds Good Counsel Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jerome L Stern Family FoundationEducation$10,000
JP Morgan Chase FoundationGeneral Operating Support$200

Personnel at Good Counsel Services

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth David-DembrowskyExecutive Director$0
Hiro MikuriyaDirector$12,948
Elizabeth David DembrowskyExecutive Dir.$0

Financials for Good Counsel Services

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$70,877
Program services$14,425
Investment income and dividends$2
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$285
Total revenues$85,589

Form 990s for Good Counsel Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-31990View PDF
2020-122021-12-23990View PDF
2019-122021-09-08990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Jerome L Stern Family Foundation
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,938 from PayPal Giving Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $54,886 from Open Society Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
106 W 32nd St 2 Ste FL
New York, NY 10001
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
goodcounselinc.org/ 
Phone
(718) 598-3481
IRS details
EIN
81-4662958
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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