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Appellate Lawyers Association

EIN 36-3020220 • 501(c)6 • Springfield, IL

Profile

The ala is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts. The mission is the following: 1) systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of the court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness and comprehensiveness. 2) facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases. 3) improve the stnadards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal.

100 E Washington StreetSpringfield, IL 62701

www.applawyers.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

68th percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

75th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Assets

Up

$145,295

Up $3,484 (+2.5%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$17,877

Up $1,978 (+12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$127,418

Up $1,506 (+1.2%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$87,005

Down $6,790 (-7.2%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$85,499

Down $1,549 (-1.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$1,506

Down $5,241 (-78%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $106,659Liabilities 2020: $14,182Net Assets 2020: $92,4772020Assets 2021: $124,074Liabilities 2021: $12,080Net Assets 2021: $111,9942021Assets 2022: $139,032Liabilities 2022: $21,400Net Assets 2022: $117,6322022Assets 2023: $145,364Liabilities 2023: $26,199Net Assets 2023: $119,1652023Assets 2024: $141,811Liabilities 2024: $15,899Net Assets 2024: $125,9122024Assets 2025: $145,295Liabilities 2025: $17,877Net Assets 2025: $127,4182025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$145,295
Liabilities$17,877
Net Assets$127,418

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2020: $72,816Expenses 2020: $67,372Net Income 2020: $5,4442020Revenue 2021: $65,299Expenses 2021: $45,782Net Income 2021: $19,5172021Revenue 2022: $56,743Expenses 2022: $51,105Net Income 2022: $5,6382022Revenue 2023: $80,205Expenses 2023: $78,672Net Income 2023: $1,5332023Revenue 2024: $93,795Expenses 2024: $87,048Net Income 2024: $6,7472024Revenue 2025: $87,005Expenses 2025: $85,499Net Income 2025: $1,5062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$87,005
Expenses$85,499
Net Income$1,506

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 27, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$87,005
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The ALA is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts. The mission is to:1-systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness and comprehensiveness. 2-facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases, the appellate bench and the legislature. 3-improve the standards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal. 4-exchange ideas and techniques, resolve common problems, and discuss matters of mutual interest to those focused on this field.

The ala is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts. The mission is the following: 1) systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of the court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness and comprehensiveness. 2) facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases. 3) improve the stnadards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CONDUCTED MEETINGS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BENEFITTING BOTH APPELLATE LAWYERS AND JUDGES.--
PREPARED AND DISSEMINATED PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF PENDING CASES.--
MAINTAINED A WEBSITE AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS CONCERNING ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CATHERINE WEILERPresident-$0--
SETH HORVATHVice Preside-$0--
KIMBERLY GLASFORDSecretary-$0--
AMANDA HAMILTONTreasurer-$0--
ELIZABETH AS-DAJANIDirector-$0--
DOUGLAS GARMAGERDirector-$0--
CATHERINE HARTDirector-$0--
ROSS HOLBERGDirector-$0--
JULIA LISSNERDirector-$0--
GINGER ODOMDirector-$0--
ELLEN O'ROUKEDirector-$0--
HON NADINE WICHERNDirector-$0--
MARRON MAHONEYImmed Past P-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Appellate Lawyers Association
EIN
36-3020220
Phone
2175283434
Address
100 E WASHINGTON STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701

Signing Officer

Name
Kim Robinson
Title
Association Manager
Phone
2175283434
Signed
2026-02-27

Preparer

Firm
Capital Accounting & Audit
Address
2800 MONTVALE DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
Preparer
Lori Milosevich-lahr
Phone
2175538778
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses telephone 600 office supplies 417 website 5,907 342 luncheon 31,412 continuing ed 310 moot court 1,398 holiday party 508 1,480 paypal fees 2,515 survey moneky 468 other fees 16 plaques and certificates 576 donations and gifts 232 other 606 total 46,787

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 1,175 2,058 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 23 0 total 1,198 2,058

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 159 2,852 deferred revenue 15,740 15,025

Form 990-ez, Part III

The ala is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts. The mission is the following: 1) systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of the court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness and comprehensiveness. 2) facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases. 3) improve the stnadards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal.

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