Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 06/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-1660797
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Philadelphia Bar Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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.
Since 2016, Philadelphia Bar Foundation has awarded 303 individual grants totaling $4,106,013. 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
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO ASSESS CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS AND BUILDING TOOL TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO ACESS THOSE SERVICES NEEDED AND ALL OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING PRO BONO NEEDS ASSESSMENT, EVENTS, AND OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Hilburn-Holmes Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Paul Kirk Director Of Operations | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Niki T Ingram President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua D Snyder Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark A Gittelman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Will W Sachse Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $117,490 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $869,514 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $987,004 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $193,961 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $66,671 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,168 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,218,468 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $748,132 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $35,306 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,054 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,908 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $195,064 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,970 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,074 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,178 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $49,333 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,692 |
| Advertising and promotion | $225 |
| Office expenses | $33,127 |
| Information technology | $30,871 |
| 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 | $8,064 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $365 |
| Insurance | $3,626 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,413,081 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,362 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,426 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,520 |
| 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 | $14,018 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $732 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,378,125 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,520,183 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,395 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $529,844 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $156,241 |
| Other liabilities | $94,543 |
| Total liabilities | $847,023 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,536,443 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $136,717 |
| 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 | $6,520,183 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Philadelphia Bar Foundation has awarded $719,560 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIDS LAW PROJECT OF PENNSYLVANIA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $33,828 |
CEASEFIRE PA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $11,357 |
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF PHILADELPHIA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $101,712 |
CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE PROJECT PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $9,394 |
DISABILITY RIGHTS PENNSYLVANIA PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $23,990 |
EDUCATION LAW CENTER PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID | $9,785 |