Pro Bono Institute

“THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PREPARES THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE TAX RETURN IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE OPERATIONS AND THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS AND THEN FORWARDED TO THE President/CEO FOR REVIEW. FOLLOWING THE President/CEO'S REVIEW, PBI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.”

“ONCE A YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ASKED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM, WHICH IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE President/CEO.”

“THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT COMPILES A COMPARABILITY SPREADSHEET OF RELEVANT LOCAL AND NATIONAL DATA ON SIMILARLY SITUATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS' COMPENSATION SCHEMES. THIS INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE President/CEO AND IS USED TO DETERMINE SALARIES, WHICH ARE THEN APPROVED BY THE PBI BOARD OF DIRECTORS.”

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

“Description of Organization Mission: THE PURPOSE OF THE PRO BONO INSTITUTE IS TO EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY NEW APPROACHES TO AND RESOURCES FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR, DISADVANTAGED, AND OTHERS UNABLE TO SECURE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS CRITICAL LEGAL PROBLEMS.”

“Other program services: Public Interest Project -The Public Interest Project is supported by consulting fees, user fees, and foundation grants. Under this program, the Institute provides strategic advice, training and tailored technical assistance for programs that address the legal problems of the poor through major impact litigation, administrative and legislative advocacy, community economic development and similar strategies. Expenses $ 74,247. including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 7,500. Second Acts - The Pro Bono Institute's "Second Acts" Project - i.e., second acts in the lives of lawyers supports those interested in a second, volunteer career as a public interest lawyer by working with the Institute's constituencies - major law firms, corporate legal departments, and public interest organizations - to identify a range of workable models that take full advantage of the extraordinary skills and expertise of these lawyers to promote the public good and to assist law firms and corporate legal departments in providing institutional support for these models in a manner that facilitates the individual lawyer's options and provides institutional benefits for the firm or department. Expenses $ 1,278. including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0. Global Pro Bono Project - The Global Pro Bono Project works to strengthen pro bono culture, policy, and practice in the legal profession around the world. In partnership with local and global leaders, the Institute identifies impediments and implements solutions, develops resources, and promotes global pro bono service through research, consultative services, training and thought leadership. Expenses $ 183,939. including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0.”

“Oversight of the audit: the institute has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor. There were no changes in these processes from the prior year.”