National Bar Association Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. 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. National Bar Association Inc 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 12/2021, National Bar Association Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NBA WAS FORMED TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, UPHOLD THE HONOR OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AND PROMOTE INTERACTION AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE BAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NBA SEEKS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY PROVIDING CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS AND PIPELINE PROGRAMS FOR ASPIRING YOUTH. THE NBA HAS SEVERAL PIPELINE PROGRAMS CHIEF AMONG THEM ARE THE CRUMP LAW CAMP AND THE MLK ADVOCACY PROGRAM. THE CORPORATE LAW SECTION ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATES TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE LSAT AND TO LAW STUDENTS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR BAR ADMISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Maurice Foster Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $146,081 |
Bryan Thomas CFO | Officer | 40 | $7,000 |
Lamont R Bailey VP - Sections | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Carlos E Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Henry Floyd VP - Regions | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dominique Calhoun VP - Finance | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $726,271 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,090 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $775,361 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $866,833 |
Investment income | $14 |
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 | $1,642,208 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $31,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,149 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,149 |
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 | $395,162 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,620 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,575 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $117,325 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,708 |
Office expenses | $35,575 |
Information technology | $60,693 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,085 |
Travel | $23,064 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $280,710 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $89,297 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $20,500 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,326,087 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,341,193 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,044 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $188,284 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,879,521 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,204 |
Grants payable | $125,955 |
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 | $188,159 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $125 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,691,237 |
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 | $1,879,521 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Bar Association Inc has awarded $13,448 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW | | | $7,448 |
HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | | | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that National Bar Association Inc has recieved totaling $627,992.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Bar Institute Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL LAW | $597,992 |
National Bar Institute Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE LEGAL EDUCATION | $15,000 |
American Board Of Trial Advocates Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
American Board Of Trial Advocates Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington, DC | $35,415,252 | $13,567,003 |
National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc Washington, DC | $10,321,957 | $8,784,105 |
Public Justice Foundation Washington, DC | $17,587,243 | $9,549,497 |
Association Of Corporate Counsel Washington, DC | $9,585,774 | $6,892,301 |
National Sheriffs Association Alexandria, VA | $2,506,645 | $6,054,968 |
National Court Reporters Assn Reston, VA | $9,901,369 | $5,357,808 |
National Association Of College And University Attorneys Washington, DC | $12,444,017 | $5,234,478 |
Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc Gainesville, VA | $11,972,321 | $4,641,271 |
American Tort Reform Association Washington, DC | $2,998,842 | $4,616,837 |
Maryland State Bar Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $4,957,157 | $4,827,194 |
In Our Own Voice National Black Womens Reproductive Justice Agenda Washington, DC | $6,594,157 | $7,773,752 |
Ata Litigation Center Washington, DC | $146,772 | $996,998 |