Dauphin County Bar Association
- Assets
- $783.3k
- Revenue
- $943.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 05/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-6256001
Organization Overview
Dauphin County Bar Association is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1962. 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, Dauphin County Bar Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dauphin County 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, Dauphin County Bar Association generated $943.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) 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
ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, PROMOTE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, ENCOURAGE THOROUGH AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, UPHOLD THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE BAR, ENCOURAGE THE FULFILLMENT OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE PROFESSION AMONG ITS MEMBERS TO THE COURTS AND TO SOCIETY, PROMOTE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES TO ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY, CULTIVATE CORDIAL INTERCOURSE AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION AND THE MEMORY OF ITS MEMBERS AND SUCH KINDRED PURPOSES AS THE ASSOCIATION MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - ROUGHLY 50 HOURS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CLASSES ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY AT A NOMINAL CHARGE TO PENNSYLVANIA LICENSED ATTORNEYS, AND AT A REDUCED RATE TO MEMBERS. THE CLE CLASSES ARE INTENDED PRIMARILY AS A MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT RATHER THAN AS AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF REVENUE. THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THIS BENEFIT OFFSETS THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CLE.
PRO BONO PROGRAMS - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO ROUGHLY 500 CLIENTS ANNUALLY, WHO ARE SCREENED FOR ELIGIBILITY BY THE HARRISBURG OFFICE OF MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES. INCLUDED IN THIS NUMBER ARE ROUGHLY 150 CLIENTS WHO ARE ASSISTED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S PRO SE CUSTODY AND DIVORCE CLINICS. THE COST OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF THE SALARY (45%) PAID TO OUR PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICES COORDINATOR.
LAWYER REFERRAL PROGRAM - DAUPHIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION'S LAWYER REFERRAL PROGRAM ASSISTS ROUGHLY 3,000 PEOPLE WHO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE FINDING AN ATTORNEY APPROPRIATE TO THEIR LEGAL NEEDS. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, A REGISTRATION FEE OF 100 IS CHARGED TO THE ATTORNEY. THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THE REGISTRATION FEES AND 10% REFERRAL FEE (APPROXIMATELY 7,500) IS MORE THAN OFFSET BY THE COSTS OF MALPRACTICE INSURANCE AND THE SALARY (55%) PAID TO OUT PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICES COORDINATOR. BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2015, THE ASSOCIATION NOW ASKS THAT THE LAWYERS WHO ACCEPT CASES THROUGH THE LRS PROGRAM TO PAY THE BAR ASSOCIATION A 10% FEE OF ALL MONIES COLLECTED TO AID IN OFFSETTING MORE OF THE PROGRAM COSTS. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED PRIMARILY AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE, RATHER THAN AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF REVENUE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrice Merzanis Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $107,492 |
Rebecca L Bailey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
J Lynette Carter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Ann Chapaska Gov Law Sec | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott B Cooper Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony J Gabriel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $911,062 |
| Investment income | $22,632 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$12,832 |
| 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 | $3,642 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $943,032 |
| 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. | $135,631 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,115 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $244,730 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,620 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,323 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,008 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,696 |
| Office expenses | $47,091 |
| Information technology | $32,338 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,790 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,358 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $216,684 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,584 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,029 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,044,943 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,782 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $395,166 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,656 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,618 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $234,061 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,000 |
| Total assets | $783,283 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,669 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $91,088 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $124,757 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $584,180 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,346 |
| 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 | $783,283 |