Illinois Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $571.5k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Founding
- 06/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 37-0810222
Organization Overview
Illinois Bar Foundation is located in Springfield, IL. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Illinois Bar Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois 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 06/2021, Illinois Bar Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Illinois Bar Foundation has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $1,332,000. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS BAR FOUNDATION IS TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MEANS, AND TO ASSIST LAWYERS WHO CAN NO LONGER SUPPORT THEMSELVES DUE TO INCAPACITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK PROVIDES MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM INCLUDING GRANTS TO ENHANCE THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL AID TO THOSE OF LIMITED MEANS, GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE PRO-BONO LEGAL WORK, AND GRANTS TO EDUCATE ILLINOIS RESIDENTS REGARDING THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW.
SUBSISTENCE TO LAWYERS, THEIR SPOUSES OR DEPENDENTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES DUE TO AGE OR INCAPACITY.
ILLINOIS JUSTICECORPS PROGRAM - ILLINOIS JUSTICECORPS PLACES COLLEGE STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS IN SELECT COURTHOUSES THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS TO HELP THE INCREASING NUMBER OF LITIGANTS APPEARING IN COURT WITHOUT LAWYERS. VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE COURT PATRONS WITH LEGAL INFORMATION AND DIRECT THEM TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE COURT AND ELSEWHERE.
GRANTS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK PROVIDES MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM INCLUDING GRANTS TO ENHANCE THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL AID TO THOSE OF LIMITED MEANS, GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE PRO-BONO LEGAL WORK, AND GRANTS TO EDUCATE ILLINOIS RESIDENTS REGARDING THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW.
SUBSISTENCE TO LAWYERS, THEIR SPOUSES OR DEPENDENTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES DUE TO AGE OR INCAPACITY.
ILLINOIS JUSTICECORPS PROGRAM - ILLINOIS JUSTICECORPS PLACES COLLEGE STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS IN SELECT COURTHOUSES THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS TO HELP THE INCREASING NUMBER OF LITIGANTS APPEARING IN COURT WITHOUT LAWYERS. VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE COURT PATRONS WITH LEGAL INFORMATION AND DIRECT THEM TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE COURT AND ELSEWHERE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Theriault 3rd Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Tuckey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Karno Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deane Brown Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Nyuli President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sandra Crawford 2nd Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,571 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $530,015 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $671,526 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,207,112 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $51,007 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $291,083 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $185,427 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,745,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $270,650 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $146,367 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,093 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,437 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $677,163 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,740 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $247 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,565 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $80,286 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,150 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $122 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,942 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,315,505 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,957 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $251,009 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $347,010 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $133,789 |
| 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 | $23,122 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,280 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,437,454 |
| Investments—other securities | $571,460 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,448,975 |
| Total assets | $6,401,056 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,979 |
| Grants payable | $235,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $118,154 |
| 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 | $419,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,523,179 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,458,744 |
| 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 | $6,401,056 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Bar Foundation has awarded $240,000 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
East St Louis, IL PURPOSE: To support their Rural Service Territory projectTo support their holistic legal service project | $17,500 |
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: To support their Volunteer Lawyer program in Rockford, IL | $17,500 |
East St Louis, IL PURPOSE: To support their Rural Service Territory projectTo support their holistic legal service project | $17,500 |
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: To support their Volunteer Lawyer program in Rockford, IL | $17,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: To support their Statewide Legal Service Website project | $15,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: To support their Pro Bono Initiative program | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Illinois Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $15,627.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Residuary Trust Under Will Of H Ogden Brainard Dtd 072590 Charleston, IL PURPOSE: ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $15,627 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ivy Tech Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $133,152,328 | $30,082,278 |
Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | $70,681,044 | $43,162,989 |
University Of Northern Iowa Foundation Cedar Falls, IA | $173,378,893 | $31,725,389 |
Illinois State University Foundation Normal, IL | $269,993,016 | $34,747,700 |
National Assistance Foundation Des Moines, IA | $16,519,301 | $16,875,706 |
Southern Illinois University Foundation Carbondale, IL | $260,208,288 | $31,565,742 |
St Louis Charter Schools St Louis, MO | $19,224,709 | $16,300,473 |
Linda Hall Library Trust Kansas City, MO | $201,287,634 | $7,552,380 |
University Research Park Inc Madison, WI | $162,117,796 | $19,527,506 |
Private Education-Employers Trust St Louis, MO | $386,613 | $11,502,248 |
Northern Illinois University Foundation Dekalb, IL | $169,106,712 | $31,131,654 |
Grinnell College Medical Benefit Plan Trust Agreement Grinnell, IA | $11,174,588 | $9,791,771 |