Oakland County Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $278.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Founding
- 09/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 38-2170426
Organization Overview
Oakland County Bar Foundation is located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The organization was established in 2015. 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. Oakland County 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 06/2023, Oakland County Bar Foundation generated $278.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.2k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Oakland County Bar Foundation has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $1,646,506. 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 OAKLAND COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO OUTSIDE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE METRO DETROIT AREA. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME MEMBERS OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY. A FEW PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN THE OAKLAND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. LEGAL SERVICE CLINICS RUN AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR BASED ON THE PROVIDER'S CALENDAR. CLIENTS SERVED DEPEND ON THE PROGRAM AND THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT IS REQUIRED. ONE GRANT FUNDS A HELP DESK AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND IS AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS. ANOTHER GRANT FUNDS A LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT LOCAL MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN DEALING WITH THE PROCESS OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM.
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A GRANT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TO FUND MULTIPLE LAW RELATED PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL EDUCATION AND FREE LEGAL AID THROUGHOUT OAKLAND COUNTY. THE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TO HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH STUDENTS THE USE OF THE LAW AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING IT. THE LEGAL AID CLINICS TRAVEL THROUGHOUT CITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR RESIDENTS TO MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY AND GET BASIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED. NUMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED, AND DATES OF THE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS VARY PER PROGRAM. IN GENERAL, ABOUT 400-500 STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OCBF FUNDED PROGRAMS PER FISCAL YEAR. THE CLINICS SERVICE ANYWHERE FROM 100-300 PEOPLE DEPENDING ON THEIR AREA OF INTEREST AND LOCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marc P Jerabek President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael R Turco Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James S Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey G Raphelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Victoria B King Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles D Bullock Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $153,480 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,214 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,012 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $44,408 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,176 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $278,458 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,834 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,911 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,003 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $52,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $258,195 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,241 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $223,300 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,089 |
| 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 | $533 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,466,244 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $189,088 |
| Total assets | $2,068,495 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,656,107 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $412,388 |
| 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 | $2,068,495 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Oakland County Bar Foundation has awarded $163,834 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHEASTMICHIGAN PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $15,000 |
SOUTHWEST DETROIT IMMIGRANT ANDREFUGEE CENTER PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $20,000 |
CARE HOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $25,000 |
LAKESHORE LEGAL AID PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $57,500 |
THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVICEDUCATION PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $8,500 |
OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $31,630 |