Lancaster Bar Association is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 12/2023, Lancaster Bar Association employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lancaster 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 12/2023, Lancaster Bar Association generated $657.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $632.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 9 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
TO PROMOTE THE COMPETENCE, ETHICS, AND COLLEGIALITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR ALL IN LANCASTER COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION AND CIRCULATION OF THE "LANCASTER LAW REVIEW." APPROX. 800 ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS RECEIVE THE PUBLICATION ON A WEEKLY BASIS
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE- REFERRALS DURING 2023 TOTALED 730.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert S Cronin ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Bernard Ilkhanoff ESQ President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jill M Laskowitz ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Luke Weber ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melissa Montgomery ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Angela M Ward ESQ Past President | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $597,251 |
Investment income | $17,806 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,575 |
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 | $657,129 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,160 |
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. | $154,185 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $135,573 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,866 |
Other employee benefits | $21,225 |
Payroll taxes | $22,435 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,919 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,343 |
Information technology | $5,049 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,244 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,599 |
Interest | $7,199 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,726 |
Insurance | $792 |
All other expenses | $23,122 |
Total functional expenses | $632,256 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $487,691 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $316,001 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,797 |
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 | $239,183 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,062,672 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,561 |
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 | $125,726 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $129,287 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $933,385 |
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 | $1,062,672 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lancaster Bar Association has awarded $67,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
LANCASTER BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROMOTE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION, GRANTS, AND ASSISTANCE | $60,000 |
PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF LEGAL PROFESSION. | $7,000 |