Birmingham Bar Association is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Birmingham Bar Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birmingham 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 12/2021, Birmingham Bar Association generated $42.3k 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 (33.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (32.2%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION WORKS TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR PRACTICES, AND TO PROMOTE JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SERVICE. IT ACCOMPLISHES THESE GOALS BY FURTHERING THE LEGAL EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS, PROMOTING NEEDED REFORM IN THE LAW, FACILITATING ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND ENCOURAGING CAMARADERIE, INTEGRITY, AND A SPIRIT OF COURTESY AND GOODWILL AMONG ITS MEMBERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES - THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR PRACTICES, PROMOTES JUSTICE, AND ENCOURAGES PUBLIC SERVICE. THE ASSOCIATION FURTHERS THE LEGAL EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC, FACILITATES ACCESS TO JUSTICE, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, AND ENCOURAGES CAMARADERIE, INTEGRITY, AND A SPIRIT OF RESPECT AND GOODWILL AMONG MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Buettner Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $13,316 |
Allison O'neal Skinner President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marcus Maples President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
J Price Evans IV Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
H Lanier Brown II Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pooja Chawla Exec Committee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $40,777 |
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 | $40,777 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,506 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $42,286 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,858 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,319 |
Payroll taxes | $1,952 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $312 |
Information technology | $9,748 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,200 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,025 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,223 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,401 |
Total functional expenses | $51,883 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $407,526 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,512 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $171,402 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,698 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $249,661 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $868,783 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,745,582 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,779 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $7,779 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,535,837 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $201,966 |
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 | $1,745,582 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Birmingham Bar Association has recieved totaling $7,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Protective Life Foundations Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
Daniel Foundation Of Alabama Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Daniel Foundation Of Alabama Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Legal Services Of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $10,311,104 | $7,282,318 |
Middle District Of Alabama Federal Defender Program Inc Montgomery, AL | $721,661 | $6,413,888 |
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,666,272 | $6,853,537 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |
Legal Aid Of East Tennessee Inc Chattanooga, TN | $2,305,920 | $6,190,152 |
Americans For Immigrant Justice Miami, FL | $4,781,404 | $5,269,014 |
Coast To Coast Legal Aid Of South Florida Inc Plantation, FL | $2,046,554 | $5,035,919 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN | $2,287,976 | $4,964,763 |
Three Rivers Legal Services Inc Gainesville, FL | $1,928,755 | $4,470,223 |