Philadelphia Bar Foundation is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, 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. Philadelphia Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Philadelphia Bar Foundation generated $1.3m 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 $925.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Philadelphia Bar Foundation has awarded 284 individual grants totaling $3,257,101. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH PROGRAMS, GRANTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION REMOVES BARRIERS TO JUSTICE, ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF CIVIL LEGAL AID, AND BUILDS SYSTEM-WIDE CAPACITY IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE PROVISION OF QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS TO EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANT PROGRAMS - SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR, DISABLED, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN, WHO, IF NOT FOR THESE AGENCIES, WOULD HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN.
FELLOWSHIP, AWARD AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS - PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL SERVICE AS A VIABLE CAREER CHOICE FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG LAWYERS.
ALL OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING PRO BONO NEEDS ASSESSMENT, EVENTS, AND OUTREACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Gittelman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Niki Ingram Vice President And Diversity, Equity & Inclusion O | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Meredith Auten President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joshua Snyder Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lawrence Walker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alan Promer Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $86,450 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $89,803 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $630,214 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $806,467 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $161,436 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $290,679 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,757 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,251,825 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $401,800 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $42,067 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,332 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,991 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,702 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,029 |
Other employee benefits | $8,482 |
Payroll taxes | $19,525 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,505 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $49,771 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,164 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $40,118 |
Information technology | $22,790 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,757 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $925,042 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,195 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,999 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,165 |
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 | $8,626 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,165 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,260,804 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,239,358 |
Total assets | $9,741,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,138 |
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 | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $81,945 |
Total liabilities | $299,083 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,771,416 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $670,813 |
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 | $9,741,312 |
Over the last fiscal year, Philadelphia Bar Foundation has awarded $371,300 in support to 25 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $83,700 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $42,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $21,900 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $20,500 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $18,400 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $15,300 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Philadelphia Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $76,469.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP | $26,000 |
Cozen Oconnor Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - UNRESTRICED TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS MISSION. | $17,500 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $6,623 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $5,830 |
Aaron And Patricia Blumberg Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Beg. Balance | $7,894,414 |
Earnings | $817,825 |
Net Contributions | $131,342 |
Grants | $505,713 |
Ending Balance | $8,337,868 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ | $21,856,174 | $58,398,179 |
The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Legal Aid Bureau Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,483,542 | $35,567,650 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |