Pennsylvania Bar Association is located in Harrisburg, PA. 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 12/2021, Pennsylvania Bar Association employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania 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 12/2021, Pennsylvania Bar Association generated $15.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE JUSTICE, RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW, PROF. EXCELLENCE, & BETTERMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PBA OFFERS MEMBERS ACCESS TO PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BETTER MANAGE THEIR PRACTICES AND PROVIDE SOME OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS NEEDED TO OPERATE A BUSINESS. THESE BENEFITS RANGE FROM GROUP INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND COURT OPINIONS.DURING THE 2021 YEAR, THE ASSOCIATION HAD 2,805 NON-PAYING MEMBERS AND 15,301 PAYING MEMBERS.
THE PBA PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH SEVERAL AWARD WINNING PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION RESOURCES TO HELP THEM STAY INFORMED OF DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN THE LAW THAT AFFECT THEIR PRACTICES. THE PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE A BIWEEKLY NEWSPAPER, A BIWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER, A BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE, AND A SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION THAT IS PRODUCED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
PBA PROVIDES CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) TO LAWYERS THAT ARE TIMELY AND OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOR LAWYERS IN EVERY AREA OF PRACTICE AND AT EVERY LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. THESE CLE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE LIVE PROGRAMMING, WEBCASTS, WEBINARS, ON-DEMAND AND SIMULCASTS.THE PBA ALSO PRODUCES A NUMBER OF MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR MEMBERS EACH YEAR. THESE RANGE FROM MEETINGS OF SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION AND UPDATES IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF LAW TO MEETINGS OF PBA GOVERNING BODIES WHERE ASSOCIATION POLICIES ARE DEVELOPED ON TOPICS FROM THOSE IMPACTING MEMBERS' PRACTICES TO IMPROVING THE LAW FOR THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barry Simpson Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $298,762 |
Francis O'rourke Assistant Exec. Director | 37.5 | $214,873 | |
Frederick Cabell Director Of Legislative Af | 37.5 | $138,944 | |
Lisa Hogan Director Of Finance | 37.5 | $137,927 | |
Clair A Papieredin Director Of Content Development | 37.5 | $112,150 | |
Jeffrey Gingerich Director Of Communications | 37.5 | $111,747 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $13,991 |
Government grants | $1,434,970 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $453,395 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,902,356 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,550,238 |
Investment income | $128,489 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $756,487 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,580,063 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,150 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,348 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $367,654 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,772,161 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $306,400 |
Other employee benefits | $763,981 |
Payroll taxes | $408,217 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,133 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,133 |
Fees for services: Other | $174,379 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $865,305 |
Information technology | $610,099 |
Royalties | $60,321 |
Occupancy | $768,497 |
Travel | $12,623 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $340,850 |
Interest | $18,780 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $431,226 |
Insurance | $114,598 |
All other expenses | $18,381 |
Total functional expenses | $11,020,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,570,208 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $69,536 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $97,716 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $715,582 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,698,229 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,224,970 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $62,030 |
Total assets | $20,438,271 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $727,674 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,789,078 |
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 | $15,892 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,420 |
Total liabilities | $3,543,064 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,849,497 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,710 |
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 | $20,438,271 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pennsylvania Bar Association has recieved totaling $7,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
York County Bar Association York, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York State Bar Association Albany, NY | $69,008,454 | $23,234,635 |
Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $20,771,281 | $17,001,986 |
American Law Institute Philadelphia, PA | $89,963,474 | $17,652,767 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association Harrisburg, PA | $20,438,271 | $15,580,063 |
Ohio State Bar Association Columbus, OH | $26,011,736 | $9,403,598 |
Superior Officers Council Retiree Health And Welfare Fund New York, NY | $31,602,101 | $11,634,938 |
New Jersey State Bar Association New Brunswick, NJ | $11,341,660 | $9,258,794 |
Philadelphia Lodge No 5 Fraternal Order Of Police Retiree Health Philadelphia, PA | $7,628,447 | $4,544,989 |
Maryland State Bar Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $4,957,157 | $4,827,194 |
Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia, PA | $4,372,600 | $3,695,753 |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York, NY | $2,357,835 | $2,829,931 |
New York State Defenders Association Inc Albany, NY | $2,515,926 | $3,148,465 |