Boston Bar Association
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/1945
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 04-2164774
Organization Overview
Boston Bar Association is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1945. 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. As of 08/2023, Boston Bar Association employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Bar 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 08/2023, Boston Bar Association generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATIONS: HELPS THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPS TOOLS AND TACTICS FOR IMPLEMENTATION; FORMULATES MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE BBA'S MISSION, ACROSS A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS; COUNSELS LEADERS TO COMMUNICATE WITH PRECISION, SPEED, AND CLARITY; COACHES LAWYERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY TO USE A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS, INCLUDING NEW MEDIA, WITH CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: ADVISE ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP OF PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENTS OF INTEREST TO THE BAR AND OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE ROLE OF THE BBA IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IS PRIMARILY IN-KIND. STAFF OF THE BBA MANAGE AND ADMINISTER THE IOLTA GRANTS PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES RECRUITING PROSPECTIVE GRANTEES, DISTRIBUTING RFPS, REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BBF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. STAFF COMMUINICATE AND WORK WITH THE GRANTEES THROUGHOUT THE GRANT CYCLE. STAFF ALSO ACT AS LIAISON TO THE IOLTA COMMITTEE. THE BBA STAFF PROVIDE THE STAFFING FOR THE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ADAM'S BENEFIT, THE LARGEST FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY OF THE BBF. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT THE GRANTING TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT BOSTON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suma V Nair Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark H Burak Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William J Rocha Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah J Manus Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Luke Cadigan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Vp Mctygue Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
J F Murray Construction Building Repairs | 8/30/20 | $211,758 |
Integrated It Solutions Professional Services Computer | 8/30/20 | $114,631 |
Grinnell Mechanical Building Repairs | 8/30/20 | $102,373 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,231,616 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $141,872 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,373,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,352,841 |
| Investment income | $50,231 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $96,790 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $99 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,935,255 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $66,480 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,854,628 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $286,175 |
| Payroll taxes | $224,385 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,116 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,045 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,550 |
| Information technology | $279,797 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $348,412 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $381,661 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $164,549 |
| Insurance | $28,963 |
| All other expenses | $33,580 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,086,009 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $353,192 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,282,635 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,027 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $10,812 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $148,329 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,830,277 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,591,012 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $164,728 |
| Other assets | $3,012,664 |
| Total assets | $8,433,676 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $584,008 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $592,169 |
| 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 | $2,866,321 |
| Total liabilities | $4,042,498 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,391,178 |
| 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 | $8,433,676 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Boston Bar Association has awarded $131,370 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROJECTS | $118,370 |
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN PURPOSE: PARENTS MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE | $13,000 |