National Conference Of Bar Examiners
- Assets
- $157.8m
- Revenue
- $33.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 140
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 11/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 36-2472009
Organization Overview
National Conference Of Bar Examiners is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2023, National Conference Of Bar Examiners employed 140 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Conference Of Bar Examiners 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 06/2023, National Conference Of Bar Examiners generated $33.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS DEVELOPS VARIOUS MULTISTATE BAR EXAMINATIONS AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INVESTIGATIVE, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR VARIOUS STATE BAR EXAMINERS AND OTHER PARTIES CONCERNED WITH BAR ADMISSIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXAM SERVICES: NCBE DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES THE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TESTS USED BY MOST US JURISDICTIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR, INCLUDING THE MULTISTATE BAR EXAM, MULTISTATE ESSAY EXAM, MULTISTATE PERFORMANCE TEST, AND MULTISTATE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY EXAM. NCBE SUPPORTS JURISDICTIONS BY SUPPLYING SCORING SERVICES, RESEARCH SERVICES, AND EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ADMISSIONS STAFF, BOARDS, AND GRADERS. NCBE SUPPORTS APPLICANTS BY MAINTAINING THEIR NCBE ACCOUNTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LEGAL CAREERS AND PROVIDING SCORE SERVICES UPON REQUEST. NCBE SUPPORTS LAW SCHOOLS BY SUPPLYING MPRE AGGREGATE SCORE REPORTS AND BAR PASSAGE REPORTS. NCBE ALSO OFFERS CANDIDATES AND LAW SCHOOLS LOW-COST STUDY AIDS WITH AUTHENTIC BAR EXAM AND MPRE PRACTICE QUESTIONS. 214,216 BAR EXAMINEES SERVED.
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES: THE CONFERENCE CONDUCTS CHARACTER AND FITNESS INVESTIGATIONS ON BEHALF OF JURISDICTIONS AS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR. 14,481 BAR APPLICANTS SERVED.
EDUCATION SERVICES: NCBE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR COURTS, BAR EXAMINERS, AND BAR ADMISSIONS STAFF. EDUCATION INCLUDES PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE RESOURCES, WEBINARS, AND IN-PERSON CONFERENCES; NCBE SUBSIDIZES A MAJOR PORTION OF THE TRAVEL EXPENSES SO THAT EVERY JURISDICTIONS' REPRESENTATIVES CAN ATTEND IN-PERSON CONFERENCES. NCBE PROVIDES FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE COUNCIL OF BAR ADMISSION ADMINISTRATORS (CBAA). NCBE ALSO CREATES EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS FOR LEGAL EDUCATORS. WE WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS PREPARING FOR LAW SCHOOL AND THE BAR, ADVANCING OUR SHARED GOALS, AND BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. 609 INDIVIDUALS EDUCATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Timothy Wong Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Suzanne Richards Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
John Mcalary Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Darin Scheer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ann Scott Timmer Trustee | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Anthony Simon Trustee | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ncs Pearson Inc Exam Administration | 6/29/23 | $2,456,374 |
Lsc Communications Llc Printing And Handling Exams | 6/29/23 | $685,377 |
Cornerstone Strategies Llc Consulting Services | 6/29/23 | $327,583 |
Equifax Verification Services Employment Verification Services | 6/29/23 | $248,963 |
Ups Package Delivery Services | 6/29/23 | $231,834 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,000 |
| 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 | $14,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,387,622 |
| Investment income | $3,463,473 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$608,792 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,256,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $175,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,585,410 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,047,874 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,127,761 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $729,461 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,066,932 |
| Payroll taxes | $913,901 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $93,305 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $207,544 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,710,741 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,308 |
| Office expenses | $1,892,325 |
| Information technology | $651,003 |
| Royalties | $166,571 |
| Occupancy | $202,218 |
| Travel | $1,583,779 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $240,871 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $180,817 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $545,177 |
| Insurance | $112,245 |
| All other expenses | $82,587 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,767,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,349,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,869,114 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $295,876 |
| 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 | $926,922 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,645,293 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $138,590,557 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $103,833 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $157,781,401 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,007,638 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,078,870 |
| 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 | $6,086,508 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,694,893 |
| 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 | $157,781,401 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Conference Of Bar Examiners has awarded $289,750 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY INC PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM. | $166,000 |
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS PURPOSE: FUNDS TO GRANT LIVING-EXPENSE STIPENDS TO SEVEN GRADUATES OF THE LAW SCHOOL WHO ARE PREPARING FOR THE JULY 2022 BAR EXAMINATION, TO ALLOW THE RECIPIENTS TO DEVOTE SUBSTANTIAL TIME TO BAR-EXAM STUDY. | $43,750 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FUNDS TO GRANT LIVING-EXPENSE STIPENDS TO THREE GRADUATES OF THE LAW SCHOOL WHO ARE PREPARING FOR THE JULY 2022 BAR EXAMINATION, TO ALLOW THE RECIPIENTS TO DEVOTE SUBSTANTIAL TIME TO BAR-EXAM STUDY. | $30,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: FUNDS TO GRANT LIVING-EXPENSE STIPENDS TO TEN GRADUATES OF THE LAW SCHOOL WHO ARE PREPARING FOR THE JULY 2022 BAR EXAMINATION, TO ALLOW THE RECIPIENTS TO DEVOTE SUBSTANTIAL TIME TO BAR-EXAM STUDY. | $50,000 |