American Tort Reform Association
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1464785
Organization Overview
American Tort Reform Association, operating under the name Atra, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1986. 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. As of 12/2021, Atra employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atra 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, Atra generated $4.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Atra has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $944,310. 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
THE NATION'S FIRST ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO REPAIRING OUR CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO ENHANCE THE FAIRNESS, EFFICIENCY, AND PREDICTABILITY OF THE TORT SYSTEM THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS. ATRA ACCOMPLISHES ITS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BY WORKING WITH STATE TORT REFORM COALITIONS. IT IS A CLEARING-HOUSE FOR INFORMATION FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 STATE TORT REFORM COALITIONS. EACH FALL, ATRA HOSTS A PLANNING CONFERENCE AT WHICH COALITION LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS PAST SUCCESSES AND FUTURE STRATEGIES. ATRA ALSO PREPARES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WHICH CARRY ITS MESSAGE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. ATRA HAS DEVELOPED A COMMUNICATIONS "TOOL-KIT" FOR USE BY LOCAL GRASSROOTS COALITIONS INTERESTED IN FIGHTING LAWSUIT ABUSE. SEE SCHEDULE O
TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF LEGISLATIVE COALITIONS IN EACH STATE BY KEEPING THEIR MEMBERS INFORMED, MOBILIZING THEM FOR ACTION AND KEEPING MEDIA ATTENTION FOCUSED ON THE NEED FOR CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM. ATRA'S WEEKLY "LEGISLATIVE WATCH," AVAILABLE ONLINE, VIA FAX AND E-MAIL, KEEPS MEMBERS ABREAST OF TORT REFORM AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. ATRA'S "REFORMER" NEWSLETTER IS A QUARTERLY UPDATE OF ATRA ACTIVITIES AND CIVIL JUSTICE ISSUES. ATRA HAS ALSO PUBLISHED A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM LAWS IN ALL 50 STATES.
TO SERVE AS THE NATION'S VOICE ON LAWSUIT ABUSE AND THE NEED FOR CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM. ATRA'S MEDIA RELATIONS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT THE MEDIA HEARS BOTH SIDES OF THE LEGAL REFORM DEBATE. ATRA EDITORIALS HAVE APPEARED IN SUCH NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS AS USA TODAY, AND REGIONAL DAILIES NATIONWIDE. IN ADDITION, ATRA EXPERTS HAVE APPEARED IN NBC NEWS, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, THE WASHINGTON POST AND MANY OTHERS. ATRA ALSO PUBLISHES A LEGAL REFORM CHAMPIONS LIST TO RECOGNIZE AND PUBLICIZE THE EFFORTS OF LEGAL REFORMERS THROUGHOUT THE CIVIL JUSTICE COMMUNITY.
THE "JUDICIAL HELLHOLES" PROGRAM WILL MONITOR PROBLEMATIC JURISDICTIONS, AS DOCUMENTED IN ATRA'S REPORT "BRINGING JUSTICE TO JUDICIAL HELLHOLES", AND THE JUDGES THAT PRESIDE OVER THEM. "JUDICIAL HELLHOLES" ARE CITIES, COUNTIES OR JUDICIAL DISTRICTS THAT ATTRACT LAWSUITS FROM AROUND THE NATION OR THE REGION BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRECTLY PERCEIVED AS VERY PLAINTIFF-FRIENDLY JURISDICTIONS. THEY ARE PLACES WHERE THE LAW IS NOT APPLIED EVEN-HANDEDLY TO ALL LITIGANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherman Joyce President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $490,521 |
Matt Fullenbaum Director Of Legislation | 40 | $205,500 | |
Lauren Jarrell Dir. & Counsel, Civil Justice | 40 | $175,000 | |
Tamera Velasquez Chairwoman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa H Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keesha-Lu Mitra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Herald Group Llc Consulting | 12/30/20 | $1,466,836 |
Shook Hardy & Bacon Llp Legal | 12/30/20 | $521,192 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,616,418 |
| Investment income | $419 |
| 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 | $4,616,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $565,283 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $652,379 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,108 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,750 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,964 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $469,565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,196 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $90,938 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,908,343 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,277 |
| Office expenses | $40,694 |
| Information technology | $2,248 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $163,350 |
| Travel | $31,342 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,379 |
| Interest | $405 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,038 |
| Insurance | $13,654 |
| All other expenses | $16,329 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,235,242 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,313,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,014,930 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $246,500 |
| 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 | $124,840 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $815 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $298,292 |
| Total assets | $2,998,842 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $147,926 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $430,100 |
| 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 | $369,408 |
| Total liabilities | $947,434 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,611,408 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $440,000 |
| 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 | $2,998,842 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Tort Reform Association has awarded $51,185 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: Program support | $26,185 |
REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Program support | $15,000 |
WEST VIRGINIA CITIZENS AGAINST LAWSUIT ABUSE (WV CALA) PURPOSE: Program support | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Tort Reform Association has recieved totaling $994,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Civil Justice Reform Group Great Falls, VA PURPOSE: Program support | $994,500 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |