Vermont Trial Lawyers Association is located in So Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Trial Lawyers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Vermont Trial Lawyers Association generated $208.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION STATEMENT: THE VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (VTAJ) WORKS TO PROMOTE A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THOSE INJURED BY THE MISCONDUCT OR NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS. WE SUPPORT THE CONTINUING EDUCATION, PROFESSIONALISM, AND LEGAL PRACTICES OF OUR ATTORNEY, PARALEGAL AND OTHER MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 98 PARTICIPANTSFULL DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR ALL ATTORNEYS. PRACTICAL EVIDENCE AND TRIAL SKILLS FOR LAWYERS. TIPS FROM JUDGES AND PRACTICING TRIAL ATTORNEYS ON STANDING UP FOR THOSE WHO CAN NOT STAND UP FOR THEMSELVESKEYNOTE SPEAKER KEITH MITNIK. ETHICS AND WELLNESS INCLUDED. 6 CLE CREDIT HOURS.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SERVICES - 751 PARTICIPANTS.PROVIDING MCLE SESSIONS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS AND ALL ATTORNEYS.WORKING REMOTELY AND TRIAL SUSPENSIONS X5WORKERS' COMPENSATION SESSIONS X1SETTLEMENTS X3TRIAL PREPAREDNESS X4ETHICS X1WELLNESS X1DEI X1ROUNDTABLE X4
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Caldwell Executive Dir. | Officer | 1 | $51,377 |
Andrew Delaney President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Mcclallen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Levins Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Sabbeth President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Powers Parliamentarian | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,081 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,081 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $186,509 |
Investment income | $229 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $208,819 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,377 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,086 |
Payroll taxes | $3,838 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,433 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $55,370 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $85 |
Advertising and promotion | $150 |
Office expenses | $3,795 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,250 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,181 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $877 |
All other expenses | $647 |
Total functional expenses | $134,139 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,750 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $344,750 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $19,645 |
Total liabilities | $19,645 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $325,105 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $344,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vermont Trial Lawyers Association has recieved totaling $14,160.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Association For Justice Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS | $14,160 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York State Bar Association Albany, NY | $69,008,454 | $23,234,635 |
Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children Lexington, MA | $41,906,791 | $15,879,657 |
Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $20,771,281 | $17,001,986 |
Superior Officers Council Retiree Health And Welfare Fund New York, NY | $31,602,101 | $11,634,938 |
Boston Bar Association Boston, MA | $6,132,875 | $4,451,231 |
Massachusetts Bar Association Boston, MA | $25,521,888 | $4,133,161 |
Massachusetts Coalition Of Police Council 351 Millbury, MA | $1,097,024 | $3,665,618 |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York, NY | $2,357,835 | $2,829,931 |
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $9,097,604 | $2,757,602 |
New Hamphshire Bar Association Concord, NH | $7,227,037 | $3,770,687 |
New York State Defenders Association Inc Albany, NY | $2,515,926 | $3,148,465 |
Supreme Court Uniformed Officers Association Security Benefits Fund New York, NY | $4,637,758 | $2,949,715 |