Florida Bar Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $90.1m
- Revenue
- $70.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Maitland, FL
- Founding
- 06/1962
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 59-1004604
Organization Overview
Florida Bar Foundation Inc, operating under the name Funding Florida Legal Aid, is located in Maitland, FL. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Funding Florida Legal Aid employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Funding Florida Legal Aid 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 06/2023, Funding Florida Legal Aid generated $70.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Funding Florida Legal Aid has awarded 321 individual grants totaling $80,435,046. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUNDING, PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF GREATER ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR:IN 2022-2023, APPROVED GRANT AWARDS INCLUDED CHILDREN'S LEGAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TWO-YEAR EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIPS, DISASTER RELIEF FOR HURRICANE SALLY, ANDSTUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TO 200+ ATTORNEYS AT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ENGLE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDING TO QUALIFIED LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TO ASSIST LITIGANTS IN OBTAINING REPRESENTATION IN COURT. WE ALSO AWARDED FUNDS TO BE USED TO RETAIN OR HIRE PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS FOR LEGAL ISSUES CAUSED BY OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. OTHER 2022-2023 PROJECTS INCLUDED: 1) COORDINATING AND PARTIALLY SUBSIDIZING ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SERVICES TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE GRANTEES AT A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RATE, WITH THE FOUNDATION FACILITATING CENTRALIZED BILLING FOR A STATEWIDE CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RESEARCH FIRM REUTERS THOMSON/WESTLAW; AND 2) CONTINUED PARTIAL SUBSIDIES TO GRANTEES FOR AN ONLINE CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LEGAL SERVER) FUNDED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE FOUNDATION IN 2008 TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF DAY-TO-DAY CASEWORK AND RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THEIR LAWYERS AND PARALEGALS. THIS CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDES GRANTEES THE DATA AND COMMUNICATION NEEDED TO MANAGE CASES, TRACK OUTCOMES, AND REPORT TO FUNDING SOURCES. THE FOUNDATION'S STATEWIDE CONTRACT WITH LEGAL SERVER EFFECTIVELY REDUCES THE COST TO GRANTEES AND MAKES THE SERVICE AVAILABLE TO SOME WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD A COMPUTERIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
PRO BONO PARTNERSHIPS: "PRO BONO" ROUGHLY TRANSLATES TO "FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLIC AND GENERALLY ENCOMPASSES LAWYERS REPRESENTING, AT NO CHARGE, PERSONS WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY. THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION'S PRO BONO DEPARTMENT WAS A HUB AND CONNECTOR BETWEEN LAW FIRMS, LAW SCHOOLS, THE JUDICIARY, LEGAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND CREATE PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO THE FLORIDA PRO BONO COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND PRO BONO EFFORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE FURTHER PARTNERSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED FLORIDAPROBONOMATTERS.ORG, AN ONLINE REFERRAL SYSTEM THAT ENABLES LAWYERS TO SEARCH FOR AND TAKE PRO BONO CASES ACROSS MULTIPLE LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS. FOR THE SECOND YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATED THE FLORIDA PRO BONO LAW SCHOOL CHALLENGE, WHICH MATCHES LAW STUDENTS FROM ALL 12 FLORIDA LAW SCHOOLS WITH LAWYERS TO WORK ON CLIENT CASES HOSTED BY FOUNDATION GRANTEES.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE:IN 2022-2023, APPROVED GRANT AWARDS INCLUDED CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA INNOCENCE PROJECT, WHICH WORKS TO EXONERATE FLORIDIANS FOR CRIMES THEY DID NOT COMMIT AND TO FLORIDA'S CHILDREN FIRST, WHICH WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
LAW STUDENT ASSISTANCE:THE FOUNDATION APPROVED FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW FOR ELIMINATING ECONOMIC BARRIERS FOR IMMIGRANT AND FARMWORKERS AND TO NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SHEPARD BROAD COLLEGE OF LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connie Bookman Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hon Suzanne Van Wyk President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Murray B Silverstein ESQ President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Roberto R Pardo ESQ First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
F Scott Westheimer ESQ Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Joseph D Hudgins Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
P S Technologies Inc Technology Consulting | 6/29/15 | $125,073 |
National Development Institute Inc Fundraising Consulting | 6/29/15 | $120,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $69,529,327 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,529,327 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,012,139 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,035 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$580,009 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $70,758,745 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,467,966 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $857,026 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $377,951 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $231,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $585,279 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $81,343 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,143 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,634 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,735 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,629 |
| Fees for services: Other | $80,826 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,992 |
| Office expenses | $95,602 |
| Information technology | $248,183 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $127,726 |
| Travel | $20,198 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,350 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,742 |
| Insurance | $31,423 |
| All other expenses | $38,960 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,431,626 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,438,438 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,526,254 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $407,742 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $78,586 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,315,696 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,345,602 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,641 |
| Total assets | $90,115,024 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,566 |
| Grants payable | $1,593,612 |
| Deferred revenue | $86,445 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,267 |
| 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 | $61,543 |
| Total liabilities | $1,974,433 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,077,535 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,063,056 |
| 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 | $90,115,024 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Florida Bar Foundation Inc has awarded $10,467,966 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION INC PURPOSE: LAP/AOJ | $696,996 |
SOUTHERN LEGAL COUNSEL INC PURPOSE: LAP | $122,414 |
THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICES INC PURPOSE: LAP | $183,445 |
IDIGNITY INC PURPOSE: LAP | $61,207 |
LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN AMERICA INC PURPOSE: LAP | $111,207 |
HEART OF FLORIDA LEGAL AID SOCIETY PURPOSE: LAP | $56,137 |