Pro Bono Institute
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $15.3k
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 52-1991509
Organization Overview
Pro Bono Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Pro Bono Institute employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pro Bono Institute 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 08/2021, Pro Bono Institute generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 6 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
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAW FIRM PRO BONO PROJECT - THE LAW FIRM PROJECT WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE PRO BONO PUBLICO ACTIVITIES OF LARGE LAW FIRMS. FUNDED BY MEMBER LAW FIRMS AND SPONSORS, THE PROJECT ASSISTS LAW FIRMS IN DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRO BONO PROGRAMS AND IN INTEGRATING THOSE PROGRAMS INTO THE PRACTICE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE OF THE FIRMS.
CORPORATE PRO BONO - THE CORPORATE PRO BONO PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRO BONO WORK PERFORMED BY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND TO ENHANCE THE PRO BONO CULTURE OF IN-HOUSE LEGAL DEPARTMENTS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE IN-HOUSE COMMUNITY, TARGETED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE INFORMATION AND SERVICES, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ONE OF CORPORATE PRO BONO'S KEY FEATURES IS ITS WEBSITE, WWW.CPBO.ORG.
CONFERENCE - THE PRO BONO INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S PREMIER GLOBAL PRO BONO EVENT AND THE ONLY CONFERENCE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, RESOURCES, AND EMERGING AND EVOLVING ISSUES FACED BY LAW FIRMS AND CORPORATE IN-HOUSE LEADERS INVOLVED IN THE DIRECTION, OVERSIGHT, SUPPORT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR PRO BONO PROGRAMS. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES AN IN-DEPTH, TIMELY, AND PRACTICAL ORIENTATION TO LEADING PRACTICES AND EMERGING ISSUES, TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS, CUTTING-EDGE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FAST-CHANGING WORLD OF LAW FIRMS AND CORPORATE IN-HOUSE PRO BONO, AND NEW AND COMPELLING PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eve Runyon President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $208,000 |
Kate Rice Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $170,811 |
Danny Reed Director Of Development | 40 | $148,260 | |
Alyssa Saunders Director, Corporate Pro Bono | 40 | $142,390 | |
Erik Swenson Director, Law Firm Pro Bono | 40 | $118,942 | |
Kim Kerker Director Of Communications | 40 | $116,364 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Simply Vintage Event Management Event Coordinator | 8/30/19 | $104,716 |
Gotham Hall Venue-annual Dinner | 8/30/19 | $103,581 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $579,377 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $225,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $688,116 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,492,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $283,516 |
| Investment income | $275,108 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,118 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $55,163 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,182,489 |
| 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. | $378,811 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,855 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $826,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,966 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $112,263 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,170 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $81,309 |
| Information technology | $68,175 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $88,461 |
| Travel | $36 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,280 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $581 |
| Insurance | $11,009 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,785,007 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $686,986 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
| 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 | $65,959 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,568 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,979,975 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,293 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $7,791,281 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,476 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $578,481 |
| 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 | $225,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $859,957 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,268,665 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $662,659 |
| 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 | $7,791,281 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Pro Bono Institute has recieved totaling $78,891.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,791 |
United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $15,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Mc Dermott Will And Emery Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | | $5,600 |
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 |