Florida Public Defender Association is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2022, Florida Public Defender Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Public Defender Association 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 06/2022, Florida Public Defender Association generated $533.4k 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 (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $474.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FLORIDA PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN PROUDLY PROVIDING TRAINING, SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA SINCE 1974.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIFE OVER DEATH TRAINING PROGRAM WAS A CAPITAL DEATH PENALTY FOCUSED TRAINING DESIGNED FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING THE PRIVATE SECTOR THAT OFFERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDITS APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA BAR. THE TRAINING WAS HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2021. THE INCOME WAS $131,300.00 (233 ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS + 79 REGIONAL COUNSEL ATTORNEYS + 107 PRIVATE ATTORNEYS).
SUMMER TRAINING WAS DESIGNED FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED TRAINING TRACKS FOR JUVENILE AND APPELLATE ATTORNEYS ON CONTINUING LEGAL ISSUES. THE TRAINING WAS ATTENDED BY PUBLIC DEFENDERS, ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS, OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL CONFLICT ATTORNEYS, AND PRIVATE ATTORNEYS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA BAR. THE INCOME WAS $68,500.00 (APPROXIMATELY 223 PUBLIC DEFENDERS + 24 PRIVATE ATTORNEYS ATTENDED)
WINTER TRAINING WAS DESIGNED FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ON ETHICS, TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL ISSUES, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM OFFERED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA BAR. ATTENDEES FOR THE 2021 PROGRAM INCLUDED ATTORNEYS, INVESTIGATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF FROM THE FLORIDA PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICES, AND PRIVATE SECTOR. THE INCOME WAS $51,725 (187 ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND 1 PRIVATE ATTORNEY ATTENDED)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Larry Eger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Blaise Trettis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Martinez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diamond Litty Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Graves Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Miller Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $189,000 |
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 | $214,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $318,990 |
Investment income | $343 |
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 | $83 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $533,416 |
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. | $46,659 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,837 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $367 |
Other employee benefits | $2,424 |
Payroll taxes | $2,235 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,680 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $95,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,710 |
Information technology | $14,219 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,211 |
Travel | $5,909 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $176,201 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,300 |
Insurance | $5,453 |
All other expenses | $5,236 |
Total functional expenses | $474,441 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,476 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,282 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,350 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,376 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,876 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $294,850 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $300 |
Total assets | $778,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,628 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $66,025 |
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 | $6,400 |
Total liabilities | $99,053 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $679,457 |
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 | $778,510 |