Lee County Bar Association Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1985. 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 12/2023, Lee 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. Lee 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 12/2023, Lee County Bar Association Inc generated $355.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $407.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN PRINCIPAL AND IN PRACTICE, THE LEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION VALUES AND PROMOTES DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AS WELL AS THIS ASSOCIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE HANDLES ALL LAWYER REFERRALS FOR LEE COUNTY. PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN EXTENSIVE APPLICATION TO THE SERVICE AND THEY MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA BAR WITH NO PENDING PROBABLE CAUSE COMPLAINTS. REFERRAL SERVICE ATTORNEYS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS OF NOT LESS THAN 100,000. THE LCBA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED A LOW FEE PANEL FOR CLIENTS IN NEED. IT CONNECTS THE PUBLIC WITH QUALIFIED ATTORNEYS. PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES MEANINGFUL INTERACTION AMONG ITS MEMBERS WITH MEETINGS, MOCK TRIALS AND SOCIAL EVENTS. VARIOUS MEETINGS ARE HELD FOR THE LAW PROFESSIONALS TO PROMOTE THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND TO DIVERSIFY THE KNOWLEDGE OF UPCOMING LAWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lauren Baugh Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $71,845 |
Diana Dawn Maselli ESQ Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Specer Cordell ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Travis Russell ESQ Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Casey Gartland Yld Presiden | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Miller III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $98,024 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $98,024 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $145,880 |
Investment income | $154 |
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 | $355,089 |
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. | $71,845 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $31,183 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,398 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,613 |
Advertising and promotion | $325 |
Office expenses | $38,383 |
Information technology | $20,374 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,003 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $112,974 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,209 |
All other expenses | $2,989 |
Total functional expenses | $407,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,547 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,766 |
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 | $8,468 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $116,781 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $104,286 |
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 | $23,860 |
Total liabilities | $128,146 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$11,365 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $116,781 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lee County Bar Association Inc has awarded $51,900 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
LEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $5,750 |
LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $19,200 |
THE UNCOMMON FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
LEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $5,750 |
LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $19,200 |
THE UNCOMMON FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |