Mecklenburg Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $398.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Founding
- 06/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7062151
Organization Overview
Mecklenburg Bar Foundation is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (I11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Mecklenburg 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 06/2022, Mecklenburg Bar Foundation generated $398.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Mecklenburg Bar Foundation has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $478,504. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE ROLE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF PROFESSIONALISM, PUBLIC SERVICE AND ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM; AND TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY BAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED A BAR CENTER WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE ROLE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF THE PROFESSION, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM; AND TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY BAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leah R Campbell Executive Dir. | Officer | 3 | $0 |
R Lee Robertson Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lawrence D Wooden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tonja D Brooks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael L Martinez President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas E Powers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $123,858 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,858 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $254,687 |
| Investment income | $6,040 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,484 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $398,083 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $68,678 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,556 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $366,453 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $417,140 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,644,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $144,694 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,206,674 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,038,907 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $45,005 |
| Total liabilities | $2,083,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,941,732 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $181,030 |
| 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 | $4,206,674 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mecklenburg Bar Foundation has awarded $42,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION PURPOSE: See description in Part IV | $14,000 |
CLASSROOM CENTRAL PURPOSE: See description in Part IV | $14,000 |
CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY PURPOSE: See description in Part IV | $14,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta Police Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $31,615,218 | $2,332,074 |
Davidson County Public Facilities Corporation Lexington, NC | $78,245,000 | $2,606,950 |
Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $15,171,463 | $895,493 |
Pcsc Foundation Columbia, SC | $33,542,546 | $1,978,105 |
Mecklenburg Bar Foundation Charlotte, NC | $4,206,674 | $398,083 |
Harbors Edge Foundation Inc Norfolk, VA | $2,595,150 | $159,368 |
Lexington County Sheriffs Foundation Lexington, SC | $290,596 | $0 |
Alexandria Police Foundation Alexandria, VA | $122,410 | $0 |
North Carolina State Bar Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,327,777 | $2,662 |
One Hundred Club Of Memphis Memphis, TN | $357,421 | $0 |
Friends Of Sullivan County Sheriffs Office Kingsport, TN | $0 | $0 |
Sheriffs Foundation Of York County Inc York, SC | $210,731 | $0 |
Sheldons K9s Inc China Grove, NC | $100,322 | $0 |
Friends Of The Virginia Beach Mounted Police Virginia Beach, VA | $87,807 | $0 |
Dekalb County Dui Court Foundation Inc Decatur, GA | $4,640 | $0 |