Womens Bar Association Of The District Of Columbia is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1942. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Bar Association Of The District Of Columbia 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 05/2024, Womens Bar Association Of The District Of Columbia generated $248.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $218.9k during the year ending 05/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMITTEES AND FORUMS: THE ASSOCIATION'S 25+ COMMITTEES AND FORUMS PRESENT SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAMMING YEAR-ROUND. TOPICS INCLUDE PRACTICE-AREA FOCUS, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY UPDATES AFFECTING THE WAY LAW IS PRACTICED AND MORE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO GATHER WITH OTHER PRACTICIONERS IN THE FIELD.
ADVOCACY: THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT ISSUES OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO WOMEN, AND FREQUENTLY USES ITS VOICE AS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST VOLUNTARY BAR ASSOCIATIONS IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, DC TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEM. THIS INCLUDES RELEASING ISSUE STATEMENTS, CURATING THE "DISCUSSING RACISM & BEING ANTI-RACIST TOOLKIT", AND SIGNING ON TO AMICUS BRIEFS THAT SUPPORT ISSUES OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO WOMEN.
SHOWCASE AND ANNUAL DINNER EVENTS: SHOWCASE PROGRAMS APPEAL TO THE WIDE AUDIENCE OF WOMEN IN LAW. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE STARS OF THE BAR, PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS PANEL, US SUPREME COURT SWEARING IN AND MORE. THE WOMEN LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD IS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL DINNER, WHICH IS HELD IN MAY.
EXECUTIVE & JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENTS: THE WBA'S PRINCIPAL GOAL IN ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR JUDGESHIPS IS TO ENSURE THE APPOINTMENT OF QUALIFIED JUDGES TO BOTH LOCAL AND FEDERAL COURTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CONSISTENT WITH THAT GOAL, WE ALSO SEEK TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN OCCUPYING JUDGESHIPS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FEDERAL COURTS. WE ENDORSE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY OF ALL LITIGANTS BEFORE THE COURTS AND WHO HAVE BEEN RESPONSIVE TO WOMEN'S NEEDS AND CONCERNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ethel Badawi Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Upnit Bhatti Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Brown Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Collier Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Latosha Ellis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Renee-Lauren Ellis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $67,160 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,260 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $154,319 |
Investment income | $17,269 |
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 | $248,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $139,086 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,309 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,088 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,455 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,077 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,270 |
All other expenses | $4,851 |
Total functional expenses | $218,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,646 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $98,966 |
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 | $1,103 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $819,391 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $960,567 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,956 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,000 |
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 | $35,956 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $924,611 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $960,567 |