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Vermont Bar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 03-0285318

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Dec 07, 2016

Organization Profilewww.vtbarfoundation.org

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PO Box 1170 35-37 Court StMontpelier, VT 05601-1170

(802) 223-1400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

88th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

56%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,842,305

Up $659,085 (+56%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,822,039

Up $647,867 (+55%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$20,266

Up $11,218 (+124%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,855,197

Up $454,889 (+32%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,207,331

Down $42,529 (-3.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$647,866

Up $497,418 (+331%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $963,835Liabilities 2011: $1,118Net Assets 2011: $962,7172011Assets 2012: $710,360Liabilities 2012: $1,180Net Assets 2012: $709,1802012Assets 2013: $775,196Liabilities 2013: $1,200Net Assets 2013: $773,9962013Assets 2014: $1,024,967Liabilities 2014: $1,243Net Assets 2014: $1,023,7242014Assets 2015: $1,183,220Liabilities 2015: $9,048Net Assets 2015: $1,174,1722015Assets 2016: $1,842,305Liabilities 2016: $20,266Net Assets 2016: $1,822,0392016Assets 2017: $2,008,161Liabilities 2017: $32,401Net Assets 2017: $1,975,7602017Assets 2018: $1,941,086Liabilities 2018: $27,814Net Assets 2018: $1,913,2722018Assets 2019: $2,066,044Liabilities 2019: $33,702Net Assets 2019: $2,032,3422019Assets 2020: $2,048,830Liabilities 2020: $20,213Net Assets 2020: $2,028,6172020Assets 2021: $2,057,771Liabilities 2021: $6,299Net Assets 2021: $2,051,4722021Assets 2022: $2,110,900Liabilities 2022: $37,840Net Assets 2022: $2,073,0602022Assets 2023: $3,153,408Liabilities 2023: $5,831Net Assets 2023: $3,147,5772023Assets 2024: $4,673,300Liabilities 2024: $2,329Net Assets 2024: $4,670,9712024Assets 2025: $5,983,753Liabilities 2025: $86,789Net Assets 2025: $5,896,9642025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,842,305
Liabilities$20,266
Net Assets$1,822,039
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,209,150Expenses 2011: $1,329,228Net Income 2011: -$120,0782011Revenue 2012: $1,160,512Expenses 2012: $1,414,049Net Income 2012: -$253,5372012Revenue 2013: $1,373,135Expenses 2013: $1,308,319Net Income 2013: $64,8162013Revenue 2014: $688,015Expenses 2014: $438,287Net Income 2014: $249,7282014Revenue 2015: $1,400,308Expenses 2015: $1,249,860Net Income 2015: $150,4482015Revenue 2016: $1,855,197Expenses 2016: $1,207,331Net Income 2016: $647,8662016Revenue 2017: $1,323,862Expenses 2017: $1,170,140Net Income 2017: $153,7222017Revenue 2018: $1,152,894Expenses 2018: $1,215,005Net Income 2018: -$62,1112018Revenue 2019: $1,316,289Expenses 2019: $1,197,220Net Income 2019: $119,0692019Revenue 2020: $1,220,046Expenses 2020: $1,223,771Net Income 2020: -$3,7252020Revenue 2021: $1,306,093Expenses 2021: $1,283,238Net Income 2021: $22,8552021Revenue 2022: $1,364,192Expenses 2022: $1,342,604Net Income 2022: $21,5882022Revenue 2023: $2,209,039Expenses 2023: $1,134,580Net Income 2023: $1,074,4592023Revenue 2024: $2,706,364Expenses 2024: $1,182,912Net Income 2024: $1,523,4522024Revenue 2025: $2,539,245Expenses 2025: $1,313,252Net Income 2025: $1,225,9932025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,855,197
Expenses$1,207,331
Net Income$647,866
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Dec 7, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,855,197
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To distribute funds to selected non-profit organizations which provide legal services to the disadvantaged and for public education relating to the courts and legal matters.

To distribute funds to selected non-profit organizations which provide legal services to the disadvanged and for public education relating to the cours and legal matters.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,172,956$1,841,965▲ $669,009
Accounts Receivable$7,475$0▼ $7,475
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,210$0▼ $1,210
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,579$340▼ $1,239
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,183,220$1,842,305▲ $659,085
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46$11,461▲ $11,415
Other Liabilities$9,002$8,805▼ $197
Total Liabilities$9,048$20,266▲ $11,218
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$877,432$1,523,210▲ $645,778
Unrestricted Net Assets$296,740$298,829▲ $2,089
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,174,172$1,822,039▲ $647,867
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,183,220$1,842,305▲ $659,085

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$7,236$7,236
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Therese M Corsones EsqPresident
Daniel P Richardson EsqVice-president
Amber L Barber EsqBoard MEMBER
Hon John a Dooley IiiBoard Member
James F Carroll EsqBoard Member
Jennifer Emens-butler EsqBoard Member
Jesse D Bugbee EsqBoard Member
John L Marchica Jr EsqBoard Member
Lila Shapero EsqBoard Member
Lon T McClintock EsqBoard Member
S Mark Sciarrotta EsqBoard Member
Karen L Tyler EsqSecretary
Christopher D'EliaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,851,679
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,518
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,778,679
Change in Net Assets
$647,866
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,085,526
Other Expenses$67,088
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,717
Total Fundraising Expense$16,028
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$959,800--$959,800
Grants to Domestic Individuals$125,726--$125,726
Other Salaries and Wages-$47,579-$47,579
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,380-$7,380
All Other Expenses$2,403$2,557-$4,960
Payroll Taxes-$3,877-$3,877
Insurance-$2,714-$2,714
Pension Plan Contributions-$2,391-$2,391
Office Expenses$475$717-$1,192
Other Expenses$30,000$982$16,028$982
Other Employee Benefits-$870-$870
Advertising-$832-$832
Total Functional Expenses$1,118,404$72,899$16,028$1,207,331
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Vermont Legal AidBurlington, VT501 (c)3Legal Assistance$751,450
Vermont Law SchoolSo Royalton, VT501 (c)3Legal Assistance$61,750
Lawline of VermontBurlington, VT501 (c)3Legal Assistance$47,500
Vermont Bar AssociationMontpelier, VT501 (c)3Legal Assistance$35,100
Vermont Bar Association Pro Bono CoordinatorMontpelier, VT501 (c)3Legal Assistance$23,100
Have Justice-will Travel IncVershire, VT-Legal Assistance$15,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Vacation$7,498
Payroll Taxes$1,307
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The members of the organization are the individual lawyers. They have the ultimate authority over the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The members of the organization do not pay membership dues, they however, are the individuals who elect the board members on an biennial basis. Also, if there are any necessary changes to the bylaws or governing documents the members have to make final approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The executive director reviewed the 990 prior to submission to the irs. Subsequent to filing final 990 chair of finance committee will perform a review of the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“At the beginning of each fiscal year and at any point in time when there is a new committee or board member, the conflict of interest policy is signed. The signed conflict of interest policy is maintained by the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“At a board meeting the board will review the executive directors salary and approve a proper increase in pay based on the cost of living.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The form 1023 and 990 are made available to the public upon each individual request. The 990 is also present of the nonprofit website guidestar.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon each individual request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vermont Bar Foundation
EIN
03-0285318
Phone
8022231400
Address
PO BOX 1170 35-37 COURT ST, MONTPELIER, VT 05601-1170

Signing Officer

Name
Deborah Bailey
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8022231400
Signed
2016-12-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deborah Bailey
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Batchelder Associates Pc
Address
1 CONTI CIRCLE, BARRE, VT 05641
Phone
8024769490
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1982
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt030000
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt116028
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2982
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt09002
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt08805
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt047579
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03877
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt03877
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02391
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt02391
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt01210
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0DEBORAH BAILEY
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01397072
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt01114103
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt03236
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt074585
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0150448
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01249860
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01400308
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0647866
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt01172956
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt01841965
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01851679
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01397072
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02055584
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01154874
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01200130
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt07659339
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03518
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03236
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05566
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05639
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt09020
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt026979
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.99650
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.99490
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt07659339
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01851679
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01397072
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02055584
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01154874
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01200130
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt07659339
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt07686318
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt07236
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt07236
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01307
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt17498
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL TAXES
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1ACCRUED VACATION
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt08805
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt028250
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUAL LAWYERS WHO HAVE INCURRED SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL DEBT SO THEY CAN WORK IN CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0751450
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt161750
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt247500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt323100
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt435100
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt515000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501 (C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501 (C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc2501 (C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc3501 (C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc4501 (C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt4LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt5LEGAL ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0VERMONT LEGAL AID
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1VERMONT LAW SCHOOL
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2LAWLINE OF VERMONT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION PRO BONO COORDINATOR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5HAVE JUSTICE-WILL TRAVEL INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0030219366
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1237251952
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN2030349316
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN3030196809
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO BOX 1367
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1PO BOX 96
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2274 NORTH WINOOSKI AVE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt3PO BOX 100
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt4PO BOX 100
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt59580 VERMONT ROUTE 113
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0BURLINGTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1SO ROYALTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2BURLINGTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm3MONTPELIER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm4MONTPELIER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm5VERSHIRE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VT
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd505079
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BOTH AN INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS. THE FINAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION IN ORDER FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANOTHER GRANT.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE THE INDIVIDUAL LAWYERS. THEY HAVE THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OVER THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION DO NOT PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES, THEY HOWEVER, ARE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ELECT THE BOARD MEMBERS ON AN BIENNIAL BASIS. ALSO, IF THERE ARE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS THE MEMBERS HAVE TO MAKE FINAL APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWED THE 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. SUBSEQUENT TO FILING FINAL 990 CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR AND AT ANY POINT IN TIME WHEN THERE IS A NEW COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SIGNED. THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MAINTAINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AT A BOARD MEETING THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY AND APPROVE A PROPER INCREASE IN PAY BASED ON THE COST OF LIVING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE FORM 1023 AND 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON EACH INDIVIDUAL REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO PRESENT OF THE NONPROFIT WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON EACH INDIVIDUAL REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0877432
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01523210
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt01183220
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt01842305
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01183220
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01842305
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,842,305
Liabilities
$20,266
Net assets
$1,822,039
Revenue
$1,855,197
Expenses
$1,207,331
Net income
$647,866
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.98$0.09$5.90$2.54$1.31$1.23
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.67$0.00$4.67$2.71$1.18$1.52
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.15$0.01$3.15$2.21$1.13$1.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.11$0.04$2.07$1.36$1.34$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.01$2.05$1.31$1.28$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.05$0.02$2.03$1.22$1.22$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.07$0.03$2.03$1.32$1.20$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.94$0.03$1.91$1.15$1.22$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.01$0.03$1.98$1.32$1.17$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.02$1.82$1.86$1.21$0.65
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.01$1.17$1.40$1.25$0.15
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.69$0.44$0.25
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.77$1.37$1.31$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$1.16$1.41$0.25
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$1.21$1.33$0.12