Dc Bar Pro Bono Center
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1574217
Organization Overview
Dc Bar Pro Bono Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, 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. DC Bar Pro Bono Center 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 06/2021, DC Bar Pro Bono Center generated $4.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
D.C. BAR PRO BONO CENTER PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH PRO BONO LAWYERS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PRO BONO CENTER ALSO RECRUITS AND TRAINS LAWYERS AND LAW FIRMS TO PROVIDE BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL, DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE D.C. BAR PRO BONO CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME D.C. RESIDENTS THROUGH BOTH IN-PERSON AND REMOTE SERVICES. THE PRO BONO CENTER RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS WHO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION IN HOUSING, FAMILY LAW, PUBLIC BENEFITS, PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE, BANKRUPTCY, AND CONSUMER LAW CASES. IN FY21, THE CENTER PROVIDED ONGOING FULL REPRESENTATION ON THESE MATTERS TO 175 NEW CLIENTS AND SAME-DAY REPRESENTATION TO 517 CLIENTS, INCLUDING 161 LITIGANTS IN THE LANDLORD TENANT BRANCH OF D.C. SUPERIOR COURT THROUGH ITS HOUSING ATTORNEY OF THE DAY PROGRAM AND 356 LITIGANTS IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS BRANCH THROUGH ITS FAMILY LAW ASSISTANCE NETWORK. THE CENTER ALSO HOSTS VIRTUAL ADVICE AND REFERRAL WALK-IN CLINICS WHERE 168 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON A BROAD RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS. THE CENTER ALSO MAINTAINS SUPERIOR COURT-BASED RESOURCE CENTERS TO SERVE PRO SE LITIGANTS IN LANDLORD TENANT AND CONSUMER LAW MATTERS. IN FY21, THESE CENTERS SERVED 1,662 PEOPLE. THE CENTER'S NEWLY LAUNCHED LANDLORD TENANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK ALSO PROVIDED 1,031 INDIVIDUALS WITH REMOTE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN HOUSING MATTERS IN FY21.
THE NONPROFIT & SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS MATCH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH PRO BONO COUNSEL TO MEET THEIR TRANSACTIONAL LEGAL NEEDS. IN FY21, NPSB MATCHED 52 NONPROFITS WITH ONGOING PRO BONO COUNSEL AND PROVIDED 274 NONPROFITS WITH ONE-ON-ONE BRIEF ADVICE VIA VIRTUAL LEGAL CLINICS AND WEEKLY "OFFICE HOURS" CONSULTATIONS. THE NPSB ALSO PROVIDED TRAINING TO 3,839 NONPROFIT AND SMALL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES AND THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS THAT ASSIST THEM. THE NPSB ADDITIONALLY SERVED 584 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS THROUGH ITS RECURRING SMALL BUSINESS BRIEF ADVICE LEGAL CLINICS.
ONLINE AND OTHER PROJECTS. IN FY21, THE PRO BONO CENTER PROVIDED OTHER SERVICES THAT INCLUDED LAWHELP.ORG/DC, A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES LEGAL AND REFERRAL INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; THE LEGAL INFORMATION HELP LINE, WHICH PROVIDES RECORDED LEGAL INFORMATION 24 HOURS A DAY IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES; AND PROBONO.NET/DC, A FREE ON-LINE RESOURCE FOR PRO BONO LAWYERS AND LEGAL SERVICE ATTORNEYS WITH OVER 9,400 REGISTERED USERS. IN FY21, THERE WERE OVER 1 MILLION PAGE VIEWS ON LAWHELP.ORG/DC AND THE HELP LINE ANSWERED 12,559 CALLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Troth Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $235,205 |
Lise Adams Assistant Director | 35 | $168,527 | |
Darryl Maxwell Assistant Director | 35 | $145,406 | |
Angela Boone Assistant Director | 35 | $132,901 | |
Vanessa Batters-Thompson Associate Director | 35 | $122,508 | |
Gabriella Lewis-White Managing Attorney | 35 | $112,105 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $16,516 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,051,881 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $611,867 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,087,652 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,767,916 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,973 |
| Investment income | $37,991 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56,901 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,640 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,887,141 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $810,474 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,782 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,747,536 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $158,076 |
| Other employee benefits | $268,122 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $52,354 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $33,527 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $95,089 |
| Information technology | $20,556 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,330 |
| Travel | $931 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,387 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,760 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,895,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,507 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $142,480 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,946,374 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,855,436 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,035,297 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $592,535 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $220,375 |
| 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 | $812,910 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,736,877 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,485,510 |
| 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 | $7,035,297 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Dc Bar Pro Bono Center has recieved totaling $251,898.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arnold & Porter Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $57,250 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $35,175 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $34,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Morrison & Foerster Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,183 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,128,950 | $10,485,553 |
Childrens Law Center Incorporated Washington, DC | $14,378,579 | $12,810,088 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
American Immigration Council Washington, DC | $13,684,785 | $11,573,139 |
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc Washington, DC | $7,634,084 | $8,237,784 |
Legal Counsel For The Elderly Washington, DC | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |
National Right To Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | $44,865,136 | $9,345,910 |
Namati Inc Washington, DC | $8,172,723 | $10,192,230 |
Virginia Law Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $27,017,346 | $10,719,064 |
Legal Aid Society Of Eastern Virgin Ia Incorporated Norfolk, VA | $2,991,921 | $5,291,011 |