Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1981. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association generated $164.0k 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 (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $191.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MINNESOTA DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT THE MEMBER AND CIVIL DEFENSE PRACTICE. THERE ARE TWELVE COMMITTEES THAT MEMBERS CAN JOIN THAT PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAGAZINE AND SPEAKERS FOR THE SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, LUNCHES, DINNERS, MAGAZINE, E-NEWSLETTER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, SERVES AS A VEHICLE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON COURT DECISIONS, BRIEFS, WITNESSES, TRENDS, PROCEDURES AND EXPERT WITNESSES AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH OTHERS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS TO FURTHER THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, MINNESOTA DEFENSE, WHICH FEATURES SUBSTANTIVE LAW ARTICLES WRITTEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THESE ARTICLES SERVE TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE MEMBERS ON COURT DECISIONS, BRIEFS, TRENDS AND PROCEDURES THROUGH OUT THE STATE AND OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING LEGISLATION, COURT PROCEDURE AND PRACTICE FROM A DEFENSE VIEWPOINT. THEY HAVE A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AS WELL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cally Kjellberg-Nelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tammy Reno Past President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brendan Tupa President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Sorenson Brotten Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Angolkar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Andreen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $80,268 |
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 | $80,268 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,654 |
Investment income | $3,859 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $163,961 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $84,048 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,589 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $150 |
All other expenses | $13,891 |
Total functional expenses | $191,057 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,307 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,159 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,435 |
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 | $12,021 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $181,162 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $281,084 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,287 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $112,948 |
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 | $116,235 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,849 |
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 | $281,084 |