Civic Intelligence

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc.

EIN 04-6130261 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The mbf was organized to collect and distribute funds to programs throughout massachusetts that enhance the delivery of civil legal services to low-income individuals, advance law-related and judicial education, and improve the administration of justice and the public awareness of the law.

20 West StreetBoston, MA 02111-1204

www.massbarfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$167,271

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

91st percentile

41%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Up

$20,312,820

Up $5,858,152 (+41%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,518,403

Up $1,730,812 (+97%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$16,794,417

Up $4,127,340 (+33%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,660,538

Up $2,062,571 (+24%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$7,306,050

Up $2,977,935 (+69%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$3,354,488

Down $915,364 (-21%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $9,251,728Liabilities 2010: $2,464,531Net Assets 2010: $6,787,1972010Assets 2011: $7,128,282Liabilities 2011: $1,808,826Net Assets 2011: $5,319,4562011Assets 2012: $6,148,268Liabilities 2012: $1,386,131Net Assets 2012: $4,762,1372012Assets 2013: $5,591,071Liabilities 2013: $1,133,658Net Assets 2013: $4,457,4132013Assets 2014: $5,183,531Liabilities 2014: $1,037,438Net Assets 2014: $4,146,0932014Assets 2015: $5,429,897Liabilities 2015: $1,028,123Net Assets 2015: $4,401,7742015Assets 2016: $6,288,745Liabilities 2016: $1,399,649Net Assets 2016: $4,889,0962016Assets 2017: $6,591,010Liabilities 2017: $1,076,103Net Assets 2017: $5,514,9072017Assets 2018: $6,603,922Liabilities 2018: $1,299,047Net Assets 2018: $5,304,8752018Assets 2019: $7,978,288Liabilities 2019: $1,309,754Net Assets 2019: $6,668,5342019Assets 2020: $8,973,230Liabilities 2020: $1,353,243Net Assets 2020: $7,619,9872020Assets 2021: $9,097,604Liabilities 2021: $1,364,699Net Assets 2021: $7,732,9052021Assets 2022: $9,089,779Liabilities 2022: $1,357,849Net Assets 2022: $7,731,9302022Assets 2023: $14,454,668Liabilities 2023: $1,787,591Net Assets 2023: $12,667,0772023Assets 2024: $20,312,820Liabilities 2024: $3,518,403Net Assets 2024: $16,794,4172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$20,312,820
Liabilities$3,518,403
Net Assets$16,794,417
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $4,947,6932010Expenses 2011: $3,742,8442011Expenses 2012: $2,823,4382012Revenue 2013: $2,091,313Expenses 2013: $2,498,679Net Income 2013: -$407,3662013Revenue 2014: $1,964,189Expenses 2014: $2,280,221Net Income 2014: -$316,0322014Revenue 2015: $2,646,933Expenses 2015: $2,267,664Net Income 2015: $379,2692015Revenue 2016: $3,692,951Expenses 2016: $3,325,895Net Income 2016: $367,0562016Revenue 2017: $3,341,450Expenses 2017: $2,657,843Net Income 2017: $683,6072017Revenue 2018: $2,568,004Expenses 2018: $2,697,456Net Income 2018: -$129,4522018Revenue 2019: $3,724,063Expenses 2019: $2,810,473Net Income 2019: $913,5902019Revenue 2020: $3,507,832Expenses 2020: $2,937,959Net Income 2020: $569,8732020Revenue 2021: $2,757,602Expenses 2021: $3,133,358Net Income 2021: -$375,7562021Revenue 2022: $4,148,301Expenses 2022: $3,188,298Net Income 2022: $960,0032022Revenue 2023: $8,597,967Expenses 2023: $4,328,115Net Income 2023: $4,269,8522023Revenue 2024: $10,660,538Expenses 2024: $7,306,050Net Income 2024: $3,354,4882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$10,660,538
Expenses$7,306,050
Net Income$3,354,488
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$20,312,820
Liabilities
$3,518,403
Net assets
$16,794,417
Revenue
$10,660,538
Expenses
$7,306,050
Net income
$3,354,488
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.3$3.52$16.8$10.7$7.31$3.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.5$1.79$12.7$8.60$4.33$4.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.09$1.36$7.73$4.15$3.19$0.96
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.10$1.36$7.73$2.76$3.13$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.97$1.35$7.62$3.51$2.94$0.57
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.98$1.31$6.67$3.72$2.81$0.91
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.60$1.30$5.30$2.57$2.70$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.59$1.08$5.51$3.34$2.66$0.68
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.29$1.40$4.89$3.69$3.33$0.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$1.03$4.40$2.65$2.27$0.38
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.18$1.04$4.15$1.96$2.28$0.32
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.59$1.13$4.46$2.09$2.50$0.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.15$1.39$4.76$2.82
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.13$1.81$5.32$3.74
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.25$2.46$6.79$4.95
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$21,405,173
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mbf was organized to collect and distribute funds to programs throughout massachusetts that enhance the delivery of civil legal services to low-income individuals, advance law-related and judicial education, and improve the administration of justice and the public awareness of the law.

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$11,626,726$16,250,177▲ $4,623,451
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,514,487$3,304,460▲ $789,973
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$275,007$669,884▲ $394,877
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,125$37,699▲ $33,574
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,340$6,990▼ $4,350
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,458$3,185▼ $273
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$14,454,668$20,312,820▲ $5,858,152
Other Assets Total$19,525$40,425▲ $20,900
Liabilities
Grants Payable$1,728,506$3,403,852▲ $1,675,346
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$59,085$114,551▲ $55,466
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,787,591$3,518,403▲ $1,730,812
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$9,470,155$12,852,037▲ $3,381,882
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,196,922$3,942,380▲ $745,458
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,667,077$16,794,417▲ $4,127,340
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,454,668$20,312,820▲ $5,858,152

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,185$9,590$12,775
Other Securities$408,135--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$11,978,463$9,951,443▲ $1,167,395-$16,395,858
2023$5,044,029$10,181,895▲ $339,223-$11,978,463
2022$4,453,659$3,210,479▼ $271,129-$5,044,029
2021$4,754,629$2,483,773▲ $77,727-$4,453,659
2020$4,159,920$3,218,847▲ $173,195-$4,754,629
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
G Perry Wu EsqPresident
Melissa Langa EsqVice President
Susannah ThomasExecutive Director
Akosua A Agyepong EsqTrustee
Christopher P Sullivan EsqTrustee
Frank J Ciano EsqTrustee
Hon Jonathan J KaneTrustee
Hon Marguerite T GrantTrustee
Hon Mark D MasonTrustee
Hon Megan H ChristopherTrustee
James F Martin EsqTrustee
Kimberly E Winter EsqTrustee
Magaret J Hurley EsqTrustee
Mary Jeanne Stone ESQTrustee
Michael J Leard EsqTrustee
Patrice C Dixon EsqTrustee
Patrick Francomano EsqTrustee
Tara Dunn Jackson EsqTrustee
Paul J Klehm EsqSecretary
Edward F Dombroski Jr EsqTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
None---
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,255,243
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$478,402
Other Revenue
$-73,107
All Other Contributions
$463,702
Change in Net Assets
$3,354,488

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,614,491
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$46,047
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$857,145
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,471,636
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,660,538
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,530,381
Other Expenses$448,587
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$327,082
Total Fundraising Expense$111,662
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,329,281--$6,329,281
Fees for Services Other$13,521$216,966$144$230,631
Grants to Domestic Individuals$201,100--$201,100
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,463$83,635$41,173$167,271
Other Salaries and Wages$28,330$56,660$28,330$113,320
Fees for Services Accounting$4,085$65,552$43$69,680
Office Expenses$11,840$24,194$15,289$51,323
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$46,047-$46,047
Advertising-$22,244$7,846$30,090
Payroll Taxes$4,901$9,800$4,900$19,601
Other Employee Benefits$4,427$8,856$4,428$17,711
Conferences and Meetings-$5,631$6,500$12,131
Pension Plan Contributions$1,649$4,589$2,941$9,179
Travel-$3,390-$3,390
Other Expenses-$3,269-$3,269
Insurance-$1,753-$1,753
Depreciation Depletion$68$137$68$273
Total Functional Expenses$6,641,665$552,723$111,662$7,306,050

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,344,296
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,306,050
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,260,003
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$84,293
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$46,047
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Flaschner Judicial InstituteBoston, MA501(c)(3)Education Programs and Publications for Judges$578,900
Greater Boston Legal ServicesBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$452,000
Community Legal Aid IncWorcester, MA501(c)(3)General Support Grant - Central & Western MA$400,000
South Coastal Counties Legal ServicesFall River, MA501(c)(3)SCCLS General Support Grant$275,000
University of Massachusetts DartmouthDartmouth, MA501(c)(3)Justice Bridge Legal Center$225,000
Northeast Legal AidLawrence, MA501(c)(3)NLA General Support Grant$214,000
De Novo Center for Justice and HealingCambridge, MA501(c)(3)General Support Grant$203,000
Political AsylumImmigration Representation ProjecBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$191,000
MetroWest Legal ServicesFramingham, MA501(c)(3)MWLS General Support Grant$180,000
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River MFall River, MA501(c)(3)Immigration Law Programs$136,764
Ascentria Community Services IncWorcester, MA501(c)(3)Immigration Legal Assistance Program (ilap)$125,000
Hampden County Bar AssociationSpringfield, MA501(c)(6)Various$115,000
Prisoners' Legal ServicesBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$111,000
Essex County Bar AssociationSalem, MA501(c)(6)Various$102,100
Massachusetts Advocates for ChildrenBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$98,000
Massachusetts Law Reform InstituteBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$98,000
Immigrant Family Services Institute Inc (IFSI-USAMattapan, MA501(c)(3)Haitian Immigration Legal Assistance Program$90,000
Veterans Legal Services IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Veterans Legal Services$90,000
Housing Families IncMalden, MA501(c)(3)Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program: Immigration Attorney$85,000
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBoston, MA501(c)(3)Superior Court Lawyer for the Day Program$84,404
Casa Myrna Vazquez IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Legal Advocacy Program$80,000
Children's Law Center of Massachusetts IncLynn, MA501(c)(3)Child & Adolescent Legal Services Program$80,000
Rian Immigrant CenterBoston, MA501(c)(3)Immigration Legal Services$77,380
Health Law Advocates IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Improving Health Care Access and Affordability$75,000
Western New England University School of Law CenteSpringfield, MA501(c)(3)Center for Social Justice Pro Bono Programs$75,000
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar AssociBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$74,374
Safe PassageNorthampton, MA501(c)(3)Various$66,682
Jeanne Geiger Crisis CenterNewburyport, MA501(c)(3)Domestic Violence Family Law Program$65,960
CASA Project IncWorcester, MA501(c)(3)Child Court Advocacy Program$65,000
The Women's CenterNew Bedford, MA501(c)(3)Legal Advocacy Program & Empowerment Through Innovation$65,000
The Second StepNewtonville, MA501(c)(3)Steps to Justice AND TRAINING$60,500
Women's Bar Foundation of MA IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)FAMILY LAW & WOMEN'S PRISON AND RE-ENTRY PROJECTS$55,000
Lawyers Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing & HomeBoston, MA501(c)(3)Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless & Low-Income Residents$54,978
Justice at WorkBoston, MA501(c)(3)Legal Services and Training for Immigrant Workers in Low-Paying Jobs$53,880
DOVE IncQuincy, MA501(c)(3)Legal Advocacy Program$50,204
Berkshire County Regional Housing AuthorityPittsfield, MA501(c)(3)Housing Services & Mediation Program$50,000
Independence HouseHyannis, MA501(c)(3)Legal Assistance for SDV Survivors$50,000
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRABoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$48,216
KIND IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Pro Bono Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Massachusetts$48,000
YWCA of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MA501(c)(3)Court Advocacy$45,658
Family Services of the Merrimack ValleyLawrence, MA501(c)(3)Court Appointed Special Advocates & Outreach$45,000
Mabel Center for Immigrant JusticeBoston, MA501(c)(3)Various$45,000
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violenceboston, MA501(c)(3)Legal Advocacy and Representation Program$44,990
Franklin County Bar AssociationGreenfield, MA501(c)(3)Legal Aid Program$44,500
Dismas House of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MA501(c)(3)Bar None Program$42,500
Barnstable County Bar AssociationBarnstable, MA501(c)(6)Access to Justice Program$41,772
Berkshire Immigrant CenterPittsfield, MA501(c)(3)Immigration Legal Services and Education$40,000
JRI Health Law InstituteJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)HIV Medical Legal Partnership$40,000
Lawyers for Civil Rights - BostonBoston, MA501(c)(3)LCR | Health Justice$40,000
SouthCoast Fair Housing IncNew Bedford, MA501(c)(3)Fair Housing Enforcement Program$40,000
Third Sector New EnglandBoston, MA501(c)(3)Family Law Project at the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee$40,000
Collaborative Resolutions GroupGreenfield, MA501(c)(3)Family Mediation Program$37,500
Project CitizenshipBoston, MA501(c)(3)Citizenship Legal Services$37,092
MetroWest Mediation Services IncNatick, MA501(c)(3)Various$36,990
Alianza DV ServicesHolyoke, MA501(c)(3)Safeplan bilingual Legal Advocacy Program for Survivors of Domestic Violence & tech support$36,500
One Can HelpWaban, MA501(c)(3)Various$35,736
Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE)Boston, MA501(c)(3)Free Legal Services for Environmental Justice$35,000
Center for New AmericansNorthampton, MA501(c)(3)Citizenship & Immigration Program$35,000
HarborCOVChelsea, MA501(c)(3)Various$35,000
New England Justice for Our NeighborsBelmont, MA501(c)(3)Representation of Unaccompanied Youth$35,000
We CanHarwich Port, MA501(c)(3)Legal Assistance Program and Volunteer Attorney Recruitment$33,500
Community Dispute Settlement CenterEast Cambridge, MA501(c)(3)Mediation Accessibility$31,400
The Resolution Center IncBeverly, MA501(c)(3)Court and Community Mediation Program$31,000
Boston CASA IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children and Youth$30,000
Pension Action Center University of MassachusettsBoston, MA501(c)(3)Helpline and Case Advocacy for Older Adults$30,000
RocaChelsea, MA501(c)(3)Roca Springfield and the Emerging Adult Court of Hope Program$30,000
The Right to Immigration InstituteDignidadWaltham, MA501(c)(3)Various$27,500
Rosie's Place IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Legal Clinics for Low-income, Poor, and Homeless Women$25,000
Finex House IncJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)Legal Advocacy Program$23,000
Jewish Family & Children's Service IncWaltham, MA501(c)(3)Bet Tzedek Legal Services$22,500
Cape MediationOrleans, MA501(c)(3)Court Mediation & Conciliation Program$22,000
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Bristol CountFall River, MA501(c)(3)Various$20,000
Middlesex County Bar AssociationWoburn, MA501(c)(6)Pro Bono Conciliation Program$20,000
Saheli IncBurlington, MA501(c)(3)Saheli Legal Advocacy Program$20,000
Pilgrim Advocates IncMarshfield, MA501(c)(3)Lawyer of the Day$17,000
Hampshire County Bar AssociationNorthampton, MA501(c)(6)Drpc & Help$15,845
Pine Street InnBoston, MA501(c)(3)Homeless Court Program$15,000
Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI)Boston, MA501(c)(3)Court Mediation Program$12,000
Bristol County Bar AssociationNew Bedford, MA501(c)(6)Pro Bono Conciliation Project$10,000
Harvard Legal Aid BureauCambridge, MA501(c)(3)Various$8,000
Legal Services Center of Harvard Law SchoOLJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)Various$8,000
Plymouth County Bar AssociationBrockton, MA501(c)(3)Plymouth County Probate & Family Conciliation Program$7,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$84,293
Fundraising Gross Income$11,186
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
The Groovy Gala$109,831$11,186$10,997$189
None----
Total Events$109,831$11,186$84,293$-73,107
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:

“Fellows all have a right to vote on any governance matters put before them at our annual meeting of the fellows.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B:

“Non-trustee fellows vote on election of new officers and trustees, and amendments to the bylaws or articles of incorporation.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:

“Board members look over and examine the form 990 for accuracy. Upon passing their inspection the form is filed.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:

“If there is a conflict of interest, the trustee or fellow, shall not review that prospective item and shall abstain from voting. Abstention from voting shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. In special circumstances, with a vote of the majority of the disinterested trustees, the board may vote to suspend the conflict policy and then allow all members to vote. This special vote will also be entered into the minutes of the meeting. All trustees and fellows shall provide an annual written summary of all business involvement with the foundation. The conflict of interest policy shall be suspended concerning any vote and/or action between the foundation and the massachusetts bar association.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A:

“Compensation review for the executive director includes the following: review and approval by the executive committee. No members of the board have a conflict of interest with the executive director. Documentation of the decision making process is maintained.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public through the use of its web site and the publishing of printed reports.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc
EIN
04-6130261
In Care Of
% SUSANNAH THOMAS
Phone
6173380500
Address
20 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1204

Signing Officer

Name
G Perry Wu Esq
Title
President
Phone
6174711120
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
G Perry Wu Esq
Formed
1964
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Withumsmithbrownpc
Address
25 BRAINTREE HILL OFC PK SUITE 102, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
Preparer
Richard Ruvelson
Phone
6174711120
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has a finance comittee whose purpose is the oversight and review of the audited financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

“The massachusetts bar foundation was organized to collect and distribute funds to programs throughout massachusetts that enhance the delivery of civil legal services to low income individuals, advance law-related and judicial education, and improve the administration of justice and the public awareness of the law.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The organization intends to use their endowment funds to support programs to improve the administration of justice or to deliver legal services in civil matters to low income individuals.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code ("irc") and state taxes under similar provisions. As a not-for-profit entity, the foundation is subject to unrelated business income tax ("ubit"), if applicable. In accordance with financial acounting standards board ("fasb") accounting standards codification ("asc") topic 740, income taxes, the foundation applies the "more likely than not" threshold to the recognition and derecognition of tax positions for its financial statements. The foundation, in accordance with accounting standards regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, has evaluated uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting standards regarding accounting for contingencies and has determined it has no uncertain tax positions as of either december 31, 2024 and 2023. Furthermore, there are no tax-related interest or penalties included in the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D:

“Fundraising expenses $84,293”

PART XII, LINE 2D:

“Fundraising expenses $84,293”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04901
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt019601
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt02941
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04589

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