Tennessee Bar Association is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1954. 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 06/2021, Tennessee Bar Association employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Bar 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 06/2021, Tennessee Bar Association generated $3.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER LEGAL EDUCATION,MAINTAIN THE HONOR OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, CULTIVATE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PUBLIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO FOSTER LEGAL EDUCATION, MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, CULTIVATE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG IT MEMBERS, PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joycelyn A Stevenson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $186,625 |
Barry Kolar Asst Exec Dir. | 40 | $107,114 | |
Sarah Sheppeard President-Past | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sherie Edwards President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Michelle Greenway Sellers President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Greg Pease Ass. Gen. Couns | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,764,028 |
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 | $2,764,028 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $64,444 |
Investment income | $179,624 |
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 | $3,583,374 |
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. | $239,574 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $239,574 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,521,367 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $113,811 |
Fees for services: Management | $163,574 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $78,177 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $356,752 |
Travel | $104,430 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $144,869 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,440 |
Insurance | $17,530 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,013,510 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,165,640 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,720 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,145,540 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,766 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $132,529 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,022,909 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $151,550 |
Total assets | $9,653,654 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $372,237 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,353,460 |
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 | $455,732 |
Total liabilities | $3,181,429 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,472,225 |
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 | $9,653,654 |
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National Sheriffs Association Alexandria, VA | $2,506,645 | $6,054,968 |
National Court Reporters Assn Reston, VA | $9,901,369 | $5,357,808 |
Kentucky Bar Association Frankfort, KY | $11,804,122 | $7,180,578 |
Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc Gainesville, VA | $11,972,321 | $4,641,271 |
Georgia Bar Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,745,837 | $3,235,745 |
Federal Bar Association Arlington, VA | $5,138,054 | $3,503,035 |
Tennessee Bar Association Nashville, TN | $9,653,654 | $3,583,374 |
American Intellectual Property Law Association Inc Arlington, VA | $3,625,229 | $3,488,113 |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,335,578 | $2,666,064 |
Kentucky Bar Foundation In Frankfort, KY | $9,276,329 | $1,606,050 |
North Carolina Advocates For Justice Raleigh, NC | $8,333,036 | $2,375,016 |