Chicago Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $9.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1949
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 36-6109584
Organization Overview
Chicago Bar Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Chicago Bar Foundation employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Bar Foundation 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 05/2023, Chicago Bar Foundation generated $9.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.
Since 2015, Chicago Bar Foundation has awarded 322 individual grants totaling $30,818,747. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHICAGO BAR FOUNDATION MOBILIZES CHICAGO'S LEGAL COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MADE THE COURT SYSTEM MORE USER-FRIENDLY AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE IN NEED, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITHOUT LAWYERS. THE CBF CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS A LEAD PARTNER WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT, COOK COUNTY, AND MANY OTHER LEGAL AID, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING COOK COUNTY LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT, A GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CRITICAL HELP FOR PEOPLE FACING EVICTIONS, CONSUMER DEBT CHALLENGES, FORECLOSURE, AND OTHER HOUSING ISSUES THAT IS HELPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THE CBF CONTINUED ITS LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR ADVICE DESKS IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS AND IN THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CBF PLAYED A LEAD ROLE IN ILLINOIS JUSTICECORPS, AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS SERVE AS GUIDES TO MAKE COURTS ACROSS ILLINOIS MORE WELCOMING AND LESS INTIMIDATING FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT LAWYERS.
INVESTED IN THE ATTORNEYS DEDICATING THEIR CAREERS TO LEGAL AID. THE CBF MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR 11 ATTORNEYS AND LAW STUDENTS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN LEGAL AID THROUGH THE CBF'S ANDERSON FELLOWSHIP, THE MOSES PUBLIC INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE CBF'S SPONSORSHIP OF PILI LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS. IN ADDITION, THE CBF CONTINUED TO ADMINISTER THE CBF LEGAL AID ACADEMY, AN INNOVATIVE PRO BONO PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH LAW FIRMS, LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, CONSULTANTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS ARE COLLABORATING TO HELP MEET THE CORE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY'S LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS AND STAFF.
PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT GRANTS AND OTHER KEY SUPPORT TO CHICAGO'S PRO BONO AND LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED INITIATIVES SERVING THE CHICAGO AREA. THESE GRANTS ENABLED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED CHICAGOANS TO GET CRITICAL LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE; STRENGTHENED CHICAGO'S PRO BONO AND LEGAL AID SYSTEM; AND SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES THAT HELPED MAKE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM MORE USER-FRIENDLY AND ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. THE CBF MADE A NUMBER OF OTHER GRANTS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND RELATED PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE CBF'S PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD GRANTS, AND GRANTS TO PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE VULNERABLE YOUTH ABOUT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR PROMOTE LEGAL OR CIVIC-RELATED EDUCATION, INCLUDING DIVERSITY INITIATIVES.
CONTINUED TO HOST AND SUPPORT THE CBF'S JUSTICE ENTREPRENEURS PROJECT (JEP), AN INCUBATOR FOR NEWER LAWYERS TO START THEIR OWN INNOVATIVE AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS LAW FIRMS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PEOPLE IN THE CHICAGO AREA, A VASTLY UNDERSERVED CLIENT BASE. WITH THE HELP OF A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS, THE JEP PROVIDES TRAINING, MENTORING, AND OTHER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE LAW PRACTICES THAT ADDRESS UNMET LEGAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. JEP LAWYERS ARE BUILDING PRACTICES THAT OFFER FIXED FEES AND FLEXIBLE REPRESENTATION OPTIONS, MAXIMIZE TECHNOLOGY AND ATTORNEY-CLIENT COLLABORATION, AND LEVERAGE EXISTING BUT PREVIOUSLY UNTAPPED REFERRAL NETWORKS. THE JEP FEATURES A STRONG PRO BONO SERVICE COMPONENT THAT PLACES PARTICIPANTS AT PARTNER LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES SUCCESSFUL AND REPLICABLE PRACTICE MODELS AND SHARES THESE INNOVATIONS TO THE BROADER LEGAL MARKET AND HELPS ENCOURAGE OTHER INCUBATOR PROGRAMS ACROSS THE U.S. AND BEYOND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Boyle President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenya Jenkins-Wright 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sang-Yul Lee 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nancy S Gerrie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Greta Weathersby Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tracy A Brammeier Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Organizing Project Cook County Legal Aid For Housing And De | 5/30/23 | $176,100 |
Warehouse Workers For Justice Cook County Legal Aid For Housing And De | 5/30/23 | $118,450 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,824 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,299,914 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,543,114 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,902,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $44,370 |
| Investment income | $20,819 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,690 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$65,514 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,898,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,367,761 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $107,280 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $161,873 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,962 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $818,491 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,168 |
| Other employee benefits | $258,434 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,829 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,551 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,828 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $540 |
| Fees for services: Other | $847,917 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $71,116 |
| Information technology | $57,469 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,945 |
| Travel | $23,256 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,922 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,405 |
| Insurance | $825 |
| All other expenses | $1,183 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,150,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,394,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $386,871 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $255,097 |
| 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 | $111,157 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $471,238 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $545,417 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $147,848 |
| Total assets | $5,312,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,370 |
| Grants payable | $1,178,280 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,344,032 |
| 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 | $28,914 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $140,449 |
| Total liabilities | $3,780,045 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $848,026 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $684,493 |
| 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 | $5,312,564 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Bar Foundation has awarded $7,318,437 in support to 35 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCESS LIVING PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
ASCEND JUSTICE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
BPI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
CABRINI GREEN LEGAL AID PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
CARPLS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $1,410,929 |
CENTER FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $1,149,133 |