Southwest Louisiana Bar Association Inc is located in Lake Charles, LA. The organization was established in 1991. 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. Southwest Louisiana Bar Association 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 12/2021, Southwest Louisiana Bar Association Inc generated $65.0k 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 (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE HIGH PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE BAR PRACTICING LAW IN THE PARISHES OF CALCASIEU AND CAMERON.LA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO PROMOTE THE DELIVERY OF PROMPT, EFFICIENT, AND COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL COURTESY AND CORDIALITY AMOUNG THE MEMBERS OF THE BENCH AND BAR
TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER DISCUSSIONS, STUDIES, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION RELATIVE TO CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LEGAL FIELD FOR YOUNG LAWYERS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROPIATE COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. GENERALLY, TO PROMOTE INTEREST, ACTIVITY, AND RESEARCH FOR YOUNG LAWYERS.
TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST LAWYERS IN THEIR LAW PRACTICE BY PROVIDING CLE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDITS AND MONTHLY LUNCHEONS WITH SEMINARS FOR LAW TOPICS, CURRENT EVENTS, AND LOCAL ISSUES REGUARDING THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimalee Guidry Executive Dir. | 20 | $0 | |
Adam Johnson Pres-Elect | 1 | $0 | |
Karen Mclellan President | 1 | $0 | |
Brad Guillory Past President | 1 | $0 | |
Ezra Pettis Jr Executive Counc | 1 | $0 | |
Joey Williams Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,524 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,483 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,009 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $32,624 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $7,464 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $40,434 |
Total expenses | $80,522 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $65,036 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $72,786 |
Total liabilities | $19,468 |
Net assets or fund balances | $53,318 |
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