Civic Intelligence

Legal Marketing Association

EIN 36-3442222 • 501(c)6 • Chicago, IL

Profile

To serve the needs and maintain the professional standards of those involved in marketing the legal profession.

330 North Wabash Suite 2000Chicago, IL 60611

www.legalmarketing.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

40th percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

13th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

1.2%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,155,727

Up $37,507 (+1.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,445,729

Down $94,726 (-6.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,709,998

Up $132,233 (+8.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,072,903

Up $452,883 (+8.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,953,635

Up $30,264 (+0.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$119,268

Up $422,619 (+139%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $108,201Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $108,2012010Assets 2011: $1,151,554Liabilities 2011: $497,183Net Assets 2011: $654,3712011Assets 2014: $2,597,270Liabilities 2014: $1,161,027Net Assets 2014: $1,436,2432014Assets 2015: $3,061,716Liabilities 2015: $1,226,493Net Assets 2015: $1,835,2232015Assets 2016: $2,836,169Liabilities 2016: $927,754Net Assets 2016: $1,908,4152016Assets 2017: $4,257,901Liabilities 2017: $1,464,839Net Assets 2017: $2,793,0622017Assets 2018: $3,592,267Liabilities 2018: $1,347,653Net Assets 2018: $2,244,6142018Assets 2019: $3,841,119Liabilities 2019: $1,136,499Net Assets 2019: $2,704,6202019Assets 2020: $3,183,828Liabilities 2020: $591,662Net Assets 2020: $2,592,1662020Assets 2021: $3,459,145Liabilities 2021: $959,728Net Assets 2021: $2,499,4172021Assets 2022: $2,747,013Liabilities 2022: $1,036,617Net Assets 2022: $1,710,3962022Assets 2023: $3,118,220Liabilities 2023: $1,540,455Net Assets 2023: $1,577,7652023Assets 2024: $3,155,727Liabilities 2024: $1,445,729Net Assets 2024: $1,709,9982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,155,727
Liabilities$1,445,729
Net Assets$1,709,998
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $72,899Expenses 2010: $61,114Net Income 2010: $11,7852010Expenses 2011: $2,488,0032011Revenue 2014: $3,605,915Expenses 2014: $3,328,496Net Income 2014: $277,4192014Revenue 2015: $4,391,660Expenses 2015: $3,973,000Net Income 2015: $418,6602015Revenue 2016: $4,680,967Expenses 2016: $4,638,870Net Income 2016: $42,0972016Revenue 2017: $6,046,747Expenses 2017: $5,977,828Net Income 2017: $68,9192017Revenue 2018: $6,206,449Expenses 2018: $6,716,847Net Income 2018: -$510,3982018Revenue 2019: $6,515,878Expenses 2019: $6,253,497Net Income 2019: $262,3812019Revenue 2020: $3,120,712Expenses 2020: $3,283,773Net Income 2020: -$163,0612020Revenue 2021: $3,787,273Expenses 2021: $3,757,124Net Income 2021: $30,1492021Revenue 2022: $4,726,728Expenses 2022: $5,267,724Net Income 2022: -$540,9962022Revenue 2023: $5,620,020Expenses 2023: $5,923,371Net Income 2023: -$303,3512023Revenue 2024: $6,072,903Expenses 2024: $5,953,635Net Income 2024: $119,2682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,072,903
Expenses$5,953,635
Net Income$119,268
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$3,155,727
Liabilities
$1,445,729
Net assets
$1,709,998
Revenue
$6,072,903
Expenses
$5,953,635
Net income
$119,268
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$1.45$1.71$6.07$5.95$0.12
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.12$1.54$1.58$5.62$5.92$0.30
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.75$1.04$1.71$4.73$5.27$0.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$0.96$2.50$3.79$3.76$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.18$0.59$2.59$3.12$3.28$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$1.14$2.70$6.52$6.25$0.26
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.59$1.35$2.24$6.21$6.72$0.51
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.26$1.46$2.79$6.05$5.98$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$0.93$1.91$4.68$4.64$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$1.23$1.84$4.39$3.97$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$1.16$1.44$3.61$3.33$0.28
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.15$0.50$0.65$2.49
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.07$0.06$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$6,100,098
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To serve the needs and maintain the professional standards of those involved in marketing the legal profession.

To maintain the professional standards of those involved in the marketing for the legal profession.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,655,376$1,775,836▲ $120,460
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,088,817$873,773▼ $215,044
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$278,072$334,270▲ $56,198
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$13,247$104,969▲ $91,722
Accounts Receivable$59,809$60,395▲ $586
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$22,899$6,484▼ $16,415
Total Assets$3,118,220$3,155,727▲ $37,507
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,278,062$1,025,936▼ $252,126
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$262,393$419,793▲ $157,400
Total Liabilities$1,540,455$1,445,729▼ $94,726
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,577,765$1,709,998▲ $132,233
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,577,765$1,709,998▲ $132,233
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,118,220$3,155,727▲ $37,507

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,484$81,457$87,941
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay13th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jessica HaarsgaardREGIONAL LEADERS' COMMITTEE CHAIR
Roy SextonImmediate Past President
Kevin IredellPresident
John ByrnePresident-elect
Ashley StengerChief Executive Officer
Danielle SmithMember-at-large
Sheenika GandhiMember-at-large
Tahisha FugateMember-at-large
Terra DavisMember-at-large
Trish LilleyMember-at-large
Amy VerhulstSecretary
Rachel Shields WilliamsTreasurer
Paul BonnerTreasurer-elect

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Smithbucklin CorporationManagement Services330 N WABASH AVE 2000, Chicago, IL 60611$3,512,237
Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaConference Hotel Payment333 W HARBOR DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92101$954,310
Wolfgang Films INCAudio Visual Services180 SE OSPREY RIDGE, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984$156,926
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,998,898
Program Service Revenue
$3,749,560
Investment Income
$144,092
Other Revenue
$180,353
Change in Net Assets
$119,268

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,072,903
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,965
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,085,868
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,072,903
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,953,635
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings---$2,871,687
Fees for Services Management---$748,396
Information Technology---$308,507
Fees for Services Accounting---$299,726
Other Expenses---$176,547
All Other Expenses---$118,557
Office Expenses---$36,154
Insurance---$23,887
Fees for Services Legal---$22,061
Depreciation Depletion---$16,415
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$10,875
Travel---$10,217
Advertising---$8,689
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$5,953,635

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,953,635
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,953,635
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,953,635
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Smithbucklin corporation is a management company which manages all aspects of the organization in accordance with the organization's bylaws and policies. Operations may include but are not limited to administration, membership, finance and accounting, convention/tradeshow/meeting planning, education, marketing, information technology and government relations. Smithbucklin employees provide these services and total fees paid to smithbucklin is $3,512,237.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization is a member association.”

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

“Regular members are allowed to vote in the association elections of the members of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Regular members are allowed to vote on bylaws changes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is approved by the board at the board meeting before it is filed with the irs.”

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

“The organization regularly enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

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

“Association forum salary survey is used in determining the amount to be paid for chief executive officer services provided by an association management company.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Legal Marketing Association
EIN
36-3442222
Phone
3126446610
Address
330 NORTH WABASH SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Signing Officer

Name
Ashley Stenger
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3126446610
Signed
2025-08-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ashley Stenger
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
370

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Preparer
Ashley Barsema
Phone
6305738600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process of assuming oversight responsibility for the selection of independent accountants has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The association is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code. The association is subject to income taxes on its unrelated business income. There was no accrual for taxes owed for the years ended december 31, 2024 and 2023. The association follows the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions. The association has determined that they are not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of december 31, 2024 and 2023.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS - STRATEGIES - THE JOURNAL OF LEGAL MARKETING IS PUBLISHED BIMONTHLY. STRATEGIES IS DISTRIBUTED TO LMA MEMBERS AS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOL FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN LAW FIRM MARKETING. IN ADDITION, IT IS DISTRIBUTED TO OTHERS WHO SUPPORT AND WRITE ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY. THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE IS INCLUDED IN LMA MEMBERS' DUES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ASSOCIATION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THERE WAS NO ACCRUAL FOR TAXES OWED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DETERMINED THAT THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION IS A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHICH MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND POLICIES. OPERATIONS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ADMINISTRATION, MEMBERSHIP, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, CONVENTION/TRADESHOW/MEETING PLANNING, EDUCATION, MARKETING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. SMITHBUCKLIN EMPLOYEES PROVIDE THESE SERVICES AND TOTAL FEES PAID TO SMITHBUCKLIN IS $3,512,237.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2REGULAR MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE IN THE ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3REGULAR MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ON BYLAWS CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT THE BOARD MEETING BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6ASSOCIATION FORUM SALARY SURVEY IS USED IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8THE PROCESS OF ASSUMING OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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