Brooklyn Bar Association
- Assets
- $321.5k
- Revenue
- $640.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 06/1941
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 11-1503886
Organization Overview
Brooklyn Bar Association is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1941. 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 05/2023, Brooklyn Bar Association employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn 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 05/2023, Brooklyn Bar Association generated $640.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $808.4k during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
FURTHERANCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND A LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BROOKLYN BAR LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICE REMAINS COMMITTED TO THE BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BY REFERRING THOUSANDS OF CALLERS TO AVAILABLE PRO BONO SERVICES ATTORNEYS AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT NYC. IT IS THE ONLY REFERRAL SERVICE IN BROOKLYN THAT HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. THE BBA HAS OVER 150 PRESCREENED LAWYERS WITH EXPERTISE IN VIRTUALLY ALL AREAS OF THE LAW WHO MUST MEET OR EXCEED VERY HIGH STANDARDS OF EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS. THE BBA LRS ALSO PROVIDES AN OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING FREE LEGAL INFORMATION PRESENTATIONS, WHILE CONTINUING WITH VIRTUAL VERSIONS WHICH WERE COMMENCED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC. THE BBA LRS PARTICIPATES IN THE BROOKLYN PRIDE FESTIVAL AND MAINTAINS A SPEAKERS BUREAU FOR LEGAL LECTURES.
THE BROOKLYN BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDED A VARIETY OF SOCIAL/NETWORKING EVENTS WITH COLLEAGUES AND MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY. THE COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS PROVIDED ACCESS TO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER GROWTH. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONTINUED TO ARBITRATE FEE DISPUTES, REVIEWED REFERRED GRIEVANCES AND PRODUCED CONTENT FOR OUR QUARTERLY PUBLICATION. THE ASSOCIATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 850 MEMBERS.
THE BROOKLYN BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDED IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAMING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COURSES TO THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND PRERECORDED CLE COURSES WERE AVAILABLE DURING THE PERIOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelicque M Moreno Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Rynecki Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Joy Thompson Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gregory M Laspina Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dino S Mastropietro Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Daniel Miller Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $205,542 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,037 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $299,733 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $80,100 |
| 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 | $640,590 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $36,766 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,941 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $289,314 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,041 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,635 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,701 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,451 |
| Office expenses | $42,113 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,014 |
| Travel | $668 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,317 |
| Interest | $9,072 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,288 |
| Insurance | $21,730 |
| All other expenses | $42,251 |
| Total functional expenses | $808,360 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,272 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,971 |
| 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 | $3,010 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $243,264 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $321,517 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,558 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $36,017 |
| 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 | $245,059 |
| Other liabilities | $988 |
| Total liabilities | $372,622 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$51,105 |
| 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 | $321,517 |