Academy Of Adoption And Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Inc is located in Greenwood, IN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academy Of Adoption And Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Inc 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 05/2022, Academy Of Adoption And Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Inc generated $550.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $590.6k during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS (AAAA) IS A CREDENTIALED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE COMPETENT AND ETHICAL PRACTICE OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION LAW. IT ADVOCATES FOR LAWS AND POLICIES TO PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN, THE LEGAL STATUS OF FAMILIES FORMED THROUGH ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION, AND THE RIGHTS OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AAAA IS A CREDENTIALED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF ATTORNEYS, JUDGES AND LAW PROFESSORS, ALL OF WHOM ARE DISTINGUISHED IN THE LEGAL FIELDS OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. OUR FELLOWS ARE A HIGHLY VETTED, EXPERIENCED GROUP, COMMITTED TO THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAW, WHOSE MISSION IS THE PROTECTION OF AND SUPPORT OF THE RIGHTS OF ALL FAMILIES, AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION OF ALL PARTIES' INTERESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, AND THE LEGAL SECURITY OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY MATTERS.
AAAA HAS BEEN A KEY PLAYER IN ESTABLISHING AND PRESERVING THE ABILITY OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS TO OFFSET THE EXPENSE OF ADOPTION BY THE FEDERAL ADOPTION EXPENSE TAX CREDIT.
THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES DESIGNED TO BENEFIT AND INSURE CONSIDERATION OF ALL PARTY'S INTERESTS IN THE AREAS OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. AAAA FELLOWS ARE LEGAL THOUGHT LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS OF PRACTICE AND AAAA IS RECOGNIZED BY THOSE ON CAPITOL HILL AS THE AUTHORITY ON ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION LAW. AS AN ORGANIZATION, AND THROUGH ITS MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES, AAAA HAS LENT AMICUS CURIAE ASSISTANCE IN NUMEROUS COURT CASES AND PROVIDED ADVICE TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND KEY AGENCIES ON MULTIPLE ISSUES IMPACTING ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION, INCLUDING VA BENEFITS, THE DRAFTING OF THE UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT AND THE DRAFTING AND PRESERVATION OF THE ADOPTION TAX CREDIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Genie Miller Gillespie President(partial Year) | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $24,000 |
Debra Guston Trustee | Trustee | 9 | $12,000 |
Margaret Swain Trustee | Trustee | 9 | $12,000 |
Catherine Keefe Past-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Heather Strickland Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Harold Atencio Treasurer/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $546,179 |
Investment income | $272 |
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 | $550,937 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $47,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,985 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,351 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,756 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $54,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,684 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,579 |
Office expenses | $5,089 |
Information technology | $21,152 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,617 |
Travel | $5,321 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $295,857 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,008 |
Insurance | $3,701 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $590,649 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,219 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,854 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,914 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $423,569 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $617,556 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $617,556 |
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 | $617,556 |
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