Delaware State Bar Association is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1970. 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 06/2022, Delaware State Bar Association employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware State 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 06/2022, Delaware State Bar Association generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, SECURING PROPER STATUTORY REFORMS, PRESERVING PROPER STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BAR, MAINTENANCE OF HONOR AND DIGNITY IN THE PROFESSION, UPHOLDING PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, CULTIVATION OF FRATERNAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE BENCH AND BAR OF DELAWARE, PERPETUATION OF LEGAL HISTORY AND ALL SUCH OTHER AND PROPER PURPOSES AND OBJECTS AS BEFIT THE PRACTICE OF LAW AND THE PROPER PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE PROFESSION. IN ADDITION, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ASSOCIATION TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE COURTS AND TO PRESERVE THEIR HONOR, INTEGRITY, HIGH STANDARDS AND PROPER REMUNERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SECTION, COMMITTEE, AND OTHER EXPENSES - SEE SCHEDULE O SECTION, COMMITTEE, AND OTHER EXPENSES: THROUGH THE WORK OF ITS MANY SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES, THE ASSOCIATION IS REGULARLY INVOLVED IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROFESSION, TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF OUR LAWS AND TO ASSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR EVERY CITIZEN. TO THAT END, THE ASSOCIATION IS STRONGLY COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LAW AND THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS A LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AS WELL AS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AREA SCHOOLS. IT OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO LAWYERS FACING PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CRISIS AND SERVES AS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR LAWYERS IN TRANSITION. IT PUBLISHES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE WHICH IS MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS AND ARRANGES SOCIAL EVENTS.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS MEMBERS A GROWING LIST OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS PLANS TOGETHER WITH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE PROFESSION, THE PRACTICE OF LAW, THE OPERATION OF THE COURTS AND THE COMPETENCY OF LAWYERS.
MEMBER FUNCTIONS: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES MEMBER FUNCTIONS WHICH ARE ORGANIZED TO UNITE THE LAWYERS WHO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THESE SOCIAL EVENTS ENCOURAGE INTERACTION AND DISCUSSION AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE DELAWARE BAR AND BENCH.
LEGAL DIRECTORY, NEWSLETTER, AND IN RE: THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE WHICH IS MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS AND ARRANGES SOCIAL EVENTS WHICH ENCOURAGE INTERACTION AND DISCUSSION AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE DELAWARE BAR AND BENCH. THE MAGAZINE DERIVES PART OF ITS REVENUE FROM SUBSCRIPTIONS AND THE OTHER PART FROM ADVERTISING. THE DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ALLOCATES PART OF THE PROGRAM SERVICE FEES DIRECT EXPENSES FOR THE LEGAL DIRECTORY AND BAR JOURNAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark S Vavala Exe Director | Officer | 40 | $142,914 |
Carol Waldhauser Exe Director | Officer | $0 | |
Charles J Durante President | Trustee | $0 | |
Kate Harmon President | Trustee | $0 | |
Mary Frances Dugan Vice Pres.-A | Trustee | $0 | |
David A White V. Pres. - N | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $221,710 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,166 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,876 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,504,966 |
Investment income | $29,162 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,693 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,003,642 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $549,955 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,751 |
Other employee benefits | $7,825 |
Payroll taxes | $42,859 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,079 |
Fees for services: Other | $170,319 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,351 |
Office expenses | $10,870 |
Information technology | $23,319 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $229,479 |
Travel | $764 |
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 | $4,924 |
Insurance | $6,834 |
All other expenses | $279,304 |
Total functional expenses | $1,818,422 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $307,092 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $135,550 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $130,409 |
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 | $10,558 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $69,128 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,463,019 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,115,756 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $104,926 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $187,130 |
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 | $8,619 |
Total liabilities | $300,675 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,368,068 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $447,013 |
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 | $2,115,756 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Delaware State Bar Association has recieved totaling $35,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Delaware Bar Foundation Wilmington, DE | | $35,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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American Law Institute Philadelphia, PA | $89,963,474 | $17,652,767 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association Harrisburg, PA | $20,438,271 | $15,580,063 |
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 Jersey State Bar Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | $12,412,324 | $2,524,427 |
New Jersey Association For Justice Inc Trenton, NJ | $1,316,331 | $2,161,035 |
Pennsylvania Association For Justice Harrisburg, PA | $2,161,305 | $2,052,951 |
Montgomery Bar Association Norristown, PA | $3,805,202 | $1,849,760 |
New Jersey State Association Of Chiefs Of Police Marlton, NJ | $2,280,449 | $1,781,540 |
Delaware State Bar Association Wilmington, DE | $2,115,756 | $2,003,642 |