Maine Trial Lawyers Association
- Assets
- $27.7k
- Revenue
- $174.0k
- Investments
- $1.3k
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Augusta, ME
- Founding
- 08/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7267368
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Maine Trial Lawyers Association generated $174.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 8 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
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; SERVING A TOTAL OF 678 ATTORNEY ATTENDANCE INSTANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ON TOPICS RANGING FROM ETHICS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION, TO TECHNICAL COURTROOM ADVOCACY PROCEDURES.
OPERATED AN ONLINE MESSAGING EXCHANGE TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNCIATION AND SHARING OF EXPERTISE AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, DELIVERING MORE THAN 13,000 EMAIL MESSAGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
OPERATED A LEGISLATIVE COORDINATION PROGRAM THAT EVALUATED THE NOMINATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 20 JUDICIAL NOMINEES THROUGH MEMBER-WIDE SURVEYS AND LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS, CONDUCTED WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS THAT REVIEWED MORE THAN 300 SEPARATE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR IMPACT ON THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED THE PREPARATION, REVIEW, AND PRESENTATION OF JUDICIAL TESTIMONY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Jabar President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa A Cohen Lunn President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Faunce Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christiana E Mann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christian Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taylor Asen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $87,638 |
| 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 | $87,638 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,316 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $174,002 |
| 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. | $78,657 |
| 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 | $6,149 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,266 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $48,050 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,598 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,811 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $104 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $170,900 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,317 |
| 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 | $27,662 |
| 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 | $27,662 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,662 |