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Geauga County Bar Association

EIN 34-1822974 • 501(c)6 • Chardon, OH

Profile

Advance the system of juris prudence

PO Box 750Chardon, OH 44024

www.geaugabar.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$19,572

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 59.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-59%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$2,459

Down $10,304 (-81%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,410

Down $1,203 (-46%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,049

Down $9,101 (-90%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$45,537

Up $5,396 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$54,638

Up $7,958 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$9,101

Down $2,562 (-39%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2014: $38,142Liabilities 2014: $2,201Net Assets 2014: $35,9412014Assets 2015: $45,432Liabilities 2015: $839Net Assets 2015: $44,5932015Assets 2016: $40,580Liabilities 2016: $650Net Assets 2016: $39,9302016Assets 2017: $39,246Liabilities 2017: $1,404Net Assets 2017: $37,8422017Assets 2018: $40,030Liabilities 2018: $1,294Net Assets 2018: $38,7362018Assets 2019: $41,677Liabilities 2019: $1,285Net Assets 2019: $40,3922019Assets 2021: $24,402Liabilities 2021: $1,480Net Assets 2021: $22,9222021Assets 2022: $14,852Liabilities 2022: $2,266Net Assets 2022: $12,5862022Assets 2023: $12,763Liabilities 2023: $2,613Net Assets 2023: $10,1502023Assets 2024: $2,459Liabilities 2024: $1,410Net Assets 2024: $1,0492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,459
Liabilities$1,410
Net Assets$1,049
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2014: $34,587Expenses 2014: $43,916Net Income 2014: -$9,3292014Revenue 2015: $63,193Expenses 2015: $54,541Net Income 2015: $8,6522015Revenue 2016: $46,789Expenses 2016: $51,452Net Income 2016: -$4,6632016Revenue 2017: $45,796Expenses 2017: $47,884Net Income 2017: -$2,0882017Revenue 2018: $55,188Expenses 2018: $54,294Net Income 2018: $8942018Revenue 2019: $51,811Expenses 2019: $50,155Net Income 2019: $1,6562019Revenue 2021: $30,205Expenses 2021: $43,511Net Income 2021: -$13,3062021Revenue 2022: $32,985Expenses 2022: $43,316Net Income 2022: -$10,3312022Revenue 2023: $40,141Expenses 2023: $46,680Net Income 2023: -$6,5392023Revenue 2024: $45,537Expenses 2024: $54,638Net Income 2024: -$9,1012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$45,537
Expenses$54,638
Net Income-$9,101
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,459
Liabilities
$1,410
Net assets
$1,049
Revenue
$45,537
Expenses
$54,638
Net income
-$9,101
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$1.41$1.05$45.5$54.6$9.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$2.61$10.2$40.1$46.7$6.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$2.27$12.6$33.0$43.3$10.3
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.4$1.48$22.9$30.2$43.5$13.3
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$41.7$1.29$40.4$51.8$50.2$1.66
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$40.0$1.29$38.7$55.2$54.3$0.89
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.2$1.40$37.8$45.8$47.9$2.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$40.6$0.65$39.9$46.8$51.5$4.66
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$45.4$0.84$44.6$63.2$54.5$8.65
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.1$2.20$35.9$34.6$43.9$9.33
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$45,537
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advance the system of juris prudence

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HOLIDAY PARTY - THE BAR INVITES THE ENTIRE LEGAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, STAFF, AND COUNTY OFFICIALS TO AN AFTER WORK EVENT. THE PARTY GENERATES GOOD WILL AMONG OFFICES AND THE COURTS.-$12,014
MONTHLY MEETINGS - AN AVERAGE OF 40 MEMBERS ATTEND THE MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING. THE MEETINGS OFFER INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY, AND INCLUDE UPDATES ON COURTS, LAWS, RULES, AND RELEVANT TOPICS.-$11,579
SECRETARIES' DAY - THE BAR OFFERS A LUNCHEON FOR MEMBERS TO BRING THEIR STAFF TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND WIN TOKEN PRIZES.-$2,217
ANNUAL MEETING AND SUMMER SOCIAL PROVIDING MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHOR AND NETWORK. LAW DAY ESSAY CONTEST AND AWARD EVENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KRYSTAL THOMPSONExecutive SePT$19,572-$19,572
CAROL SZCZEPANIKPresident-$0--
BRIDEY MATHENEYPresident-El-$0--
DONOVAN DELUCATreasurer-$0--
MARY JANE TRAPPSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Geauga County Bar Association
EIN
34-1822974
Phone
4402867160
Address
PO BOX 750, CHARDON, OH 44024

Signing Officer

Name
Carol Szczepanik
Title
President
Phone
4402867160
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Nms Inc
Address
121 SOUTH STREET, CHARDON, OH 44024-1300
Preparer
Patrick Vitelli CPA
Phone
4402865222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

“Reconciliation discrepancies 436 reimbursements 263 total 699”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses advertising 948 office 3,663 annual dinner / x mas meeting 12,014 law day 4,658 secretaries' day 2,217 social events 2,786 1,007 donations 1,038 reimbursements 85 continuing education 2,090 total 30,506”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

“Prior period adjustment 0 prior period adjustments 0”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“Payroll liabilities 1,438 1,410 professional fees 1,175 0”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31

“Annual meeting and summer social providing members an opportunity to gather togethor and network. Law day essay contest and award event for high school students”

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