South Dakota Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $537.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pierre, SD
- Founding
- 10/1984
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- EIN
- 46-0378148
Organization Overview
South Dakota Bar Foundation is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1984. 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. South Dakota 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 07/2023, South Dakota Bar Foundation generated $537.2k 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 (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.3k during the year ending 07/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, South Dakota Bar Foundation has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $1,473,412. 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 PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO OPERATE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY PURPOSES, TO RECIEVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES, TO MAKE ANY GIFT OF GIFTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INTEREST PAID TO THE FOUNDATION FROM THE MEMBER TRUST ACCOUNTS IS USED TO 1) HELP PREVENT CRIME, 2) FACILITATE AND IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES, 3) ENCOURAGE LAW RELATED EDUCATION, 4) GIVE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THE COURTS AND LAWYERS FUNCTION, AND 5) ISSUE PUBLICATIONS ON THE LEGAL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Renee H Christensen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Cremer Secretary-Tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas H Frieberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William C Garry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick G Goetzinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven K Huff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $449,365 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $449,365 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $87,877 |
| 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 | $537,242 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $130,604 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $56,307 |
| 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 | $7,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,355 |
| 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 | $4,538 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $220,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $343,269 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,040 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,777,846 |
| Total assets | $3,199,655 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,636 |
| 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 | $83,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,374,367 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,741,652 |
| 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 | $3,199,655 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, South Dakota Bar Foundation has awarded $125,604 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCESS TO JUSTICE PURPOSE: COORDINATOR | $72,000 |
SD GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM PURPOSE: MAINTAIN ADULT DISAB | $10,000 |
SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING PURPOSE: STATE HOUSE COVERAGE | $18,000 |
REDWOOD MEDIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $12,780 |
ASK A LAWYER PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $12,824 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sobecki Family Foundation Jackson, WY | $19,207,211 | $1,030,744 |
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation Lincoln, NE | $847,312 | $574,900 |
Hennepin County Bar Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $375,511 | $324,293 |
South Dakota Bar Foundation Pierre, SD | $3,199,655 | $537,242 |
Minnesota State Bar Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $1,736,110 | $554,693 |
Montana Police Protective Association Foundation Inc Butte, MT | $281,210 | $240,220 |
Iowa State Bar Foundation Des Moines, IA | $2,535,443 | $187,876 |
Ramsey County Bar Foundation St Paul, MN | $698,504 | $55,510 |
Gradient Gives Back Foundation Arden Hills, MN | $94,946 | $0 |
Supporting Hope Minneapolis, MN | $76,995 | $0 |
The Billings Exchange Clubs Foundation For The Prevention Of Billings, MT | $414,202 | $22,136 |
Bozeman Lions Foundation Bozeman, MT | $28,804 | $0 |
David H Billion Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $5,106,469 | $5,027,002 |
Friends Of Bozeman Veterans Court Bozeman, MT | $12,664 | $8,360 |
Distributing Hope Inc Helena, MT | $47,867 | $50,000 |
Termaat Family Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $0 | $0 |