Columbus Bar Association
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $197.7k
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 05/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 31-1106236
Organization Overview
Columbus Bar Association is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2021, Columbus Bar Association employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus 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 06/2021, Columbus Bar Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 6 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
TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION OFFERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LAW OFFICE PERSONNEL. APPROXIMATELY 3,500 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAMS.
THE COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE MAKES REFERRALS TO GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AS WELL AS LAWYERS WHO CONCENTRATE THEIR PRACTICE ONLY IN ONE AREA OF LAW. THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE TALKS TO APPROXIMATELY 15,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS RECEIVE FACT-FILLED PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QTRLY, BUSINESS FIRST AND COLUMBUS BAR TODAY. THESE PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLUMBUS LEGAL COMMUNITY. THERE WAS NO PUBLICATION ACTIVITY IN FISCAL YEAR 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Snitcher Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $205,790 |
Cathy Victor Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $122,500 |
Kent Markus Chief Counsel | 40 | $107,120 | |
Amy Koorn Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert D Erney President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles A Schneider President-Elect | 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 | $6,956 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,956 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,170,688 |
| Investment income | $43,323 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$22,159 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,240,065 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,602 |
| 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. | $386,217 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $743,711 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $95,498 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,372 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,425 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,338 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,488 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,923 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,272 |
| Office expenses | $4,280 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $260,610 |
| 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 | $83,739 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $41,130 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,310,787 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $330,254 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $188,312 |
| 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 | $1,419,242 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,305 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,550,050 |
| Investments—other securities | $197,657 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $122,462 |
| Total assets | $4,013,282 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $535,452 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $537,543 |
| 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 | $550,000 |
| Other liabilities | $1,277,465 |
| Total liabilities | $2,900,460 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,112,822 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,013,282 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Columbus Bar Association has recieved totaling $105,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: LFJ GRANT AND CLE | $35,000 |
Columbus Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: LFJ GRANT AND CLE | $35,000 |
Columbus Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: LFJ GRANT AND CLE | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Law Institute Philadelphia, PA | $89,963,474 | $17,652,767 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association Harrisburg, PA | $20,438,271 | $15,580,063 |
Ohio State Bar Association Columbus, OH | $26,011,736 | $9,403,598 |
Kentucky Bar Association Frankfort, KY | $11,804,122 | $7,180,578 |
Philadelphia Lodge No 5 Fraternal Order Of Police Retiree Health Philadelphia, PA | $7,628,447 | $4,544,989 |
Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia, PA | $4,372,600 | $3,695,753 |
Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis, IN | $4,394,271 | $3,135,204 |
Columbus Bar Association Columbus, OH | $4,013,282 | $2,240,065 |
Kentucky Bar Foundation In Frankfort, KY | $9,276,329 | $1,606,050 |
Pennsylvania Association For Justice Harrisburg, PA | $2,161,305 | $2,052,951 |
Montgomery Bar Association Norristown, PA | $3,805,202 | $1,849,760 |
Indianapolis Bar Association Indianapolis, IN | $2,640,224 | $1,963,024 |