Michigan State Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $14.3m
- Revenue
- $12.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 06/1957
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-1459016
Organization Overview
Michigan State Bar Foundation is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Michigan State 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 09/2021, Michigan State Bar Foundation generated $12.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Michigan State Bar Foundation has awarded 301 individual grants totaling $37,637,206. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MSHDA - GRANTS AND RELATED EXPENSES REGARDING THE EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAM.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE - GRANTS AND RELATED EXPENSES REGARDING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR.
IOLTA - INTEREST ON CERTAIN LAWYERS' POOLED ACCOUNTS DESIGNATED FOR GRANTS REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR. 11,627 ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer S Bentley Executive Director, Asst Sec/treas | Officer | 50 | $154,107 |
Jonathan Fowler CFO | Officer | 40 | $108,699 |
Richard K Rappleye Treasurer/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
H Rhett Pinsky Secretary/trustee (ended 9/22/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie I Fershtman Secretary/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig H Lubben Vice President/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $35,738 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,099,211 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,325,036 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,459,985 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,383,533 |
| Investment income | $249,471 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $139,639 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,232,628 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,257,321 |
| 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. | $321,274 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,638 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $335 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,018 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,930 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,870 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,254 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,999 |
| Information technology | $55,590 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,808 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,179 |
| Insurance | $7,701 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,229,382 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $173,064 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $284,417 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $140,907 |
| 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 | $16,723 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,058 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,622,947 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,254,116 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,582 |
| Grants payable | $2,290,544 |
| 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 | $505,737 |
| Total liabilities | $2,854,863 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,972,259 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,426,994 |
| 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 | $14,254,116 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan State Bar Foundation has awarded $11,228,238 in support to 64 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Warren, MI PURPOSE: MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $1,736,540 |
Warren, MI PURPOSE: MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $1,077,833 |
Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $811,120 |
Ypsilanti, MI PURPOSE: MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $542,205 |
Ypsilanti, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LEGAL SELF-HELP | $450,000 |
Flint, MI PURPOSE: MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $448,248 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Michigan State Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $388,408.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Policy | $256,960 |
Capital Region Community Foundation Lansing, MI PURPOSE: AGENCY FUNDS | $104,748 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: MICHIGAN STATE BAR ACCESS TO JUSTICE FUND | $26,700 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,757,311 |
| Earnings | $1,253,403 |
| Net Contributions | $1,500 |
| Other Expense | $200,759 |
| Ending Balance | $6,811,455 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan State Bar Foundation Lansing, MI | $14,254,116 | $12,232,628 |
Indiana Bar Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $10,665,424 | $4,352,887 |
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH | $58,293,469 | $3,008,399 |
Law Enforcement Foundation Of Barron County Inc Rice Lake, WI | $1,585,900 | $1,547,435 |
Indianapolis Bar Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,449,471 | $447,937 |
Oakland County Bar Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI | $1,951,123 | $461,405 |
Hundred Club Of Detroit Fenton, MI | $827,888 | $306,060 |
Officer Collin Rose Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $69,708 | $0 |
Gino And Luciana Diclemente Foundation Southfield, MI | $2,705,687 | $36,161 |
Columbus Police Foundation Columbus, OH | $614,386 | $82,060 |
Macomb County Bar Foundation Inc Mt Clemens, MI | $210,080 | $0 |
We Back The Badge Inc Salem, WI | $10,148 | $0 |