Delaware Bar Foundation is located in Wilmington, DE. 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. As of 06/2024, Delaware Bar Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware 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 06/2024, Delaware Bar Foundation generated $10.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Delaware Bar Foundation has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $17,466,959. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN DELAWARE BY: - PROVIDING FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR - PROMOTING STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW - FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ENHANCING PUBLIC RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IOLTA: PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Denise Nordheimer President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clarissa R Chenoweth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hon Bonnie W David Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David A Felice Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hon Kyle Evans Gay Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca A Guzman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,126 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $600,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,497 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $632,623 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,223,837 |
Investment income | $175,012 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $3,031 |
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 | $10,127,629 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,085,145 |
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 | $64,882 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,964 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,257 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,688 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,764 |
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 | $3,263 |
All other expenses | $3,016 |
Total functional expenses | $3,249,912 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,572,681 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,608,993 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,723 |
Total assets | $13,195,397 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,436 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100 |
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 | $2,636 |
Total liabilities | $14,172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $344,339 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,836,886 |
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 | $13,195,397 |
Over the last fiscal year, Delaware Bar Foundation has awarded $3,080,165 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COMMUNITY LEGAL AID PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $1,099,725 |
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $270,000 |
DELAWARE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $50,000 |
DELAWARE LAW RELATED EDUCATION PURPOSE: LEGAL EDUCATION | $174,730 |
DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $5,740 |
DELAWARE VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $450,720 |