Louisiana State Bar Association
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $364.6k
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 02/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 72-6000727
Organization Overview
Louisiana State Bar Association is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Louisiana State Bar Association employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana State 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, Louisiana State Bar Association generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Louisiana State Bar Association has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $2,546,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW, ASSURE ACCESS TO AND AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, ASSIST THE SUPREME COURT IN THE REGULATION OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW, UPHOLD THE HONOR OF THE COURTS AND THE PROFESSION, PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF ATTORNEYS, INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND RESPECT FOR THE LAW, AND ENCOURAGE COLLEGIALITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY AND DIVERSE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE TO AS MANY MEMBERS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AS POSSIBLE.
THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES THE LOUISIANA BAR JOURNAL AND BAR BRIEFS BIMONTHLY. THESE PUBLICATIONS KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAW, THE PROFESSION, AND IN THE ORGANIZATION.
THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAM WORKS TO ASSURE THAT EVERY LOUISIANA CITIZEN HAS ACCESS TO COMPETENT CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING A BROAD-BASED AND EFFECTIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, THE LOUISIANA BAR FOUNDATION, LOUISIANA LAW SCHOOLS, PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS, LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS, PRO BONO PROGRAMS AND LEGAL AID PROVIDERS. ATTORNEY AND NON-ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA STRENGTHEN AN INTEGRATED DELIVERY NETWORK BY SUPPORTING ALL THOSE WHO DELIVER LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Loretta Larsen Conques Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $238,235 |
Cheri Cotogno Grodsky Director Of Professional P | 40 | $162,444 | |
Tricia R Pierre Director Of Member Outreac | 45 | $114,347 | |
Kelly Ponder Director Of Communications | 45 | $113,051 | |
Richard P Lemmler Jr Ethics Counsel | 40 | $112,068 | |
Monte Mollere Access To Justice Director | 40 | $111,696 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,288,577 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $86,270 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,374,847 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,126,969 |
| Investment income | $223,712 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $459,320 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $222,530 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,641,647 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $399,000 |
| 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. | $286,704 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,488,730 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $336,040 |
| Other employee benefits | $383,225 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,112 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,827 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $49,142 |
| Information technology | $117,116 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $130,613 |
| Travel | $27,220 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $152,733 |
| Insurance | $67,841 |
| All other expenses | $338,994 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,890,545 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,249,061 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $154,308 |
| 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 | $94,780 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,562,566 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,548,228 |
| Investments—other securities | $364,552 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $19,973,495 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $869,542 |
| Grants payable | $31,500 |
| 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 | $2,740,773 |
| Total liabilities | $3,641,815 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,771,202 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,560,478 |
| 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 | $19,973,495 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana State Bar Association has awarded $363,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Mandeville, LA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR AND THEIR | $300,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S MISSION. | $63,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Louisiana State Bar Association has recieved totaling $9,271.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Louisiana Bar Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: LAW-RELATED EDUCATION | $9,271 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Municipal Police Association Austin, TX | $6,854,692 | $9,600,312 |
Louisiana State Bar Association New Orleans, LA | $19,973,495 | $7,641,647 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $4,129,164 | $7,532,684 |
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Metairie, LA | $6,217,030 | $5,618,915 |
Texas District & County Attorneys Association Austin, TX | $6,808,089 | $3,693,642 |
Louisiana District Attorneys Association Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $3,122,787 | $2,735,817 |
Dallas Bar Association Dallas, TX | $6,369,597 | $3,181,357 |
Justice Of The Peace & Constables Association Of Texas Inc Granbury, TX | $3,058,438 | $3,424,201 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $3,687,413 | $2,936,012 |
Louisiana Association For Justice Baton Rouge, LA | $2,769,823 | $2,084,389 |
Houston Bar Association Houston, TX | $6,229,031 | $2,533,712 |
Dallas Police Association Dallas, TX | $4,065,270 | $1,928,699 |