Maine Trial Lawyers Association is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1974. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Trial Lawyers 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 12/2021, Maine Trial Lawyers Association generated $168.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TRIAL ADVOCACY THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION; PROMOTE CIVILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE BAR; INFLUENCE AND PROMOTE LEGISLATION CONSISTENT WITH THIS MISSION; SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT AND IMPARTIAL JUDICIARY; PRESERVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED LIVE AND ON-LINE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATED TO TRIAL ADVOCACY; MAINTAINED AN ON-LINE EXCHANGE OF INSIGHTS AND INFORMATION AMONG MEMBERS; CONDUCTED A COLLEGE OF TRIAL ADVOCACY FOR YOUNG LAWYERS; CONDUCTED MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY TO ADDRESS ISSUES FACING THE JUDICIARY; PROVIDED TESTIMONY TO A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTE REGARDING JUDICIAL NOMINEES; PROMOTED LEGISLATION CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steven A Prince Executive Direc | Officer | 40 | $74,629 |
Christian Lewis Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Faunce President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Jabar President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa A Cohen Lunn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Taylor Asen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $92,103 |
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 | $92,103 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,516 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $64 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $168,702 |
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. | $74,629 |
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 | $6,468 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,364 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $50,521 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,226 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,050 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,122 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,047 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $168,647 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,280 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,345 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $51,625 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $51,625 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $51,625 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maine Trial Lawyers Association has recieved totaling $14,160.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Association For Justice Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS | $14,160 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New Hamphshire Bar Association Concord, NH | $7,227,037 | $3,770,687 |
Maine State Bar Association Augusta, ME | $1,890,500 | $1,324,568 |
Maine Association Of Police South Portland, ME | $255,372 | $466,194 |
New Hampshire Association For Justice Concord, NH | $533,154 | $204,417 |
New Hampshire Association Of Chiefs Of Police Inc Derry, NH | $638,408 | $203,589 |
Maine Trial Lawyers Association Augusta, ME | $51,625 | $168,702 |
International Brotherhood Of Police Officers Nashua, NH | $62,891 | $0 |
Maine Sheriffs Association Belgrade, ME | $393,032 | $124,715 |
South Portland Police Patrolmens Association South Portland, ME | $32,588 | $0 |
New Hampshire Police Association Manchester, NH | $582,368 | $125,917 |
Manchester Police Relief Association Manchester, NH | $786,400 | $113,144 |
Maine Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Portland, ME | $98,767 | $0 |