Sarasota County Bar Association Inc is located in Sarasota, FL. The organization was established in 1978. 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. As of 08/2023, Sarasota County Bar Association Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sarasota County 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 08/2023, Sarasota County Bar Association Inc generated $331.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.2k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS A LEADER OF THE LOCAL LEGAL COMMUNITY, THE SARASOTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ADVANCES PROFESSIONALISM, PROMOTES PRACTICE AREA DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTERS FELLOWSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A MOCK TRIAL PRESENTATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INVOLVING OVER 100 MEMBER VOLUNTEERS AND A MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
LAW AND SARASOTA: A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE SCBA AND THE EDUCATION CHANNEL, "LAW AND SARASOTA" IS A SERIES OF 30 MINUTE TELEVISED PROGRAMS, AIRING AT LEAST TWENTY TIMES DURING A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS ABOUT LEGAL TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE CITIZENS OF SARASOTA; DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: IN 2007, THE SCBA CREATED A DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $5,000 TO QUALIFIED LAW STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED FROM FLORIDA LAW SCHOOLS BY THE SCBA COUNCIL FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON NEED, MERIT AND QUALIFYING CRITERIA. CANDIDATES INTERVIEW WITH AREA LAW FIRMS AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES THAT HAVE AGREED TO EMPLOY THE STUDENT FOR 10 WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. ONCE APPROVED, SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHO AWARDS THE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE STUDENT'S LAW SCHOOL TO FURTHER HIS/HER LEGAL EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, SCBA AWARDED A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO A BOOKER LAW ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS AT MONTHLY PRACTICE AREA SECTION MEETINGS; TOPICS WITH A FOCUS ON ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM ARE PRESENTED TO MEMBERS AND OCCASIONALLY TO LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF; WORKSHOPS WITH JUDGES AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
LUNCHEONS, DINNERS, BANQUETS, SOCIALS: OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE COLLEGIALITY AMONG MEMBERS, JUDICIARY, AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, ALONG WITH PROMOTING PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT, ARE PROVIDED BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF FUNCTIONS DURING THE YEAR. EVENTS ARE OFTEN OPEN TO OTHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jay Castle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Castro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Gaskill Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda King Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Perez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Riddell Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $283,881 |
Investment income | $2,341 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,539 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $331,813 |
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. | $97,113 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,198 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,361 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,075 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $52,599 |
Information technology | $13,928 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,977 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $78,100 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $777 |
Insurance | $7,655 |
All other expenses | $10,987 |
Total functional expenses | $305,211 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $157,761 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $406,881 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,789 |
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 | $6,971 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $538 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $574,940 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,553 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,225 |
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 | $25,778 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $549,162 |
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 | $574,940 |