The District Of Columbia Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $13.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 52-1109547
Organization Overview
The District Of Columbia Bar Foundation, operating under the name Dcbf, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1978. 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 09/2021, Dcbf employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dcbf 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 09/2021, Dcbf generated $13.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 6 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, Dcbf has awarded 497 individual grants totaling $55,222,818. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FUND, SUPPORT, AND IMPROVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCESS TO JUSTICE GRANTS. IN 2007, THE DC BAR FOUNDATION BEGAN AWARDING GRANTS UNDER THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE GRANTS PROGRAM (ATJ GRANTS) WHEN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DESIGNATED THE DC BAR FOUNDATION AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THESE FUNDS. ATJ GRANTS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THREE AREAS: (A) UNDERSERVED AREAS IN DC; (B) HOUSING-RELATED MATTERS; AND (C) TO SUPPORT A SHARED LEGAL SERVICES INTERPRETER BANK. SINCE 2007, OVER $45 MILLION HAS BEEN AWARDED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO DC'S POOR AND UNDERSERVED.
CIVIL LEGAL COUNSEL PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANTS. IN 2017, THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CREATED THE CIVIL LEGAL COUNSEL PROJECTS PROGRAM AND DESIGNATED THE DC BAR FOUNDATION AS ITS ADMINISTRATOR. THE COUNCIL RESTRICTED THESE FUNDS TO EVICTION DEFENSE FOR LOW-INCOME DC RESIDENTS. IN 2018, THE FIRST YEAR OF GRANT PROGRAM, THE DC BAR FOUNDATION AWARDED OVER $4.1 MILLION TO LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME DC TENANTS FACING EVICTION PROCEEDINGS IN LANDLORD-TENANT COURT.
THE DC BAR FOUNDATION'S PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM, WHICH BEGAN IN 1978 WHEN THE DC BAR FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED, HAS PROVIDED OVER $26.5 MILLION IN CRITICAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO DC LEGAL AID PROVIDERS. THESE PRIVATE GRANTS PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS SUPPORT TO HELP COVER PROJECTS AND ALSO OVERHEAD COSTS, SUCH AS RENT AND CLIENT RECORD DATABASES, WHICH ARE NOT ALWAYS COVERED BY OTHER GRANTS THESE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE. THESE GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS FROM OTHER FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND REVENUE RECEIVED THROUGH THE INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) PROGRAM, A PROGRAM CREATED BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS IN 1985.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirra Jarratt Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $205,750 |
Jesse Daryl Byler Director Of Development | 40 | $110,474 | |
Nathalie F P Gilfoyle Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly V Darnell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David W Ogden President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
John P Relman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bdo Accounting | 9/29/21 | $243,769 |
Npc Research Program Evaluation | 9/29/21 | $147,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $76,355 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,020,765 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,387,245 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,484,365 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,231 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,738 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,481,858 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,225,001 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,486 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,328 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,838 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $650,625 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,646 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,775 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,776 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $162,263 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $558,493 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,350 |
| Office expenses | $27,975 |
| Information technology | $48,193 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,534 |
| Travel | $1,255 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,712 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,092 |
| Insurance | $5,605 |
| All other expenses | $6,295 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,786,328 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,456,124 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $98,800 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,920 |
| 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 | $99,457 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,835 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,916,585 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $29,150 |
| Total assets | $3,658,871 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $291,613 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $582,137 |
| 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 | $873,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,177,618 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,607,503 |
| 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 | $3,658,871 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The District Of Columbia Bar Foundation has awarded $11,225,001 in support to 65 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY21 CLCPP GRANTS | $1,100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY21 CLCPP GRANTS PROGRAM | $1,075,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY21 ACCESS TO JUSTICE GRANTS PROGRAM | $975,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY21 ATJ GRANTS | $872,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY22 CLCPP GRANTS | $655,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FY21 CLCPP GRANTS | $485,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The District Of Columbia Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $42,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Venable Baetjer And Howard Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 COMMUNITY GIFT | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $88,778 |
| Earnings | $2,394 |
| Other Expense | $2,500 |
| Ending Balance | $88,672 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The District Of Columbia Bar Foundation Washington, DC | $3,658,871 | $13,481,858 |
Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communitie Rockville, MD | $1,817,966 | $10,825,775 |
Heroes Inc Washington, DC | $26,886,691 | $2,003,617 |
National Center For Police Defense Inc Fairfax, VA | $156,728 | $1,250,517 |
Baltimore Bar Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $480,206 | $416,293 |
Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Richmond, VA | $304,120 | $287,963 |
Baltimore County Police Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $578,289 | $126,816 |
Chesterfield County Police Foundation Inc Chesterfield, VA | $822,935 | $159,372 |
Virginia Beach Bar Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | $52,346 | $0 |