National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc
- Assets
- $10.0m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1977
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 74-1916260
Organization Overview
National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. 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 09/2023, National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers 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 09/2023, National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NACDL, "LIBERTY'S LAST CHAMPION," IS ADVANCING DUE PROCESS AND PURSUING A RATIONAL AND HUMANE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM ACROSS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE AGENDA: FORENSICS REFORM, DEATH PENALTY REPEAL, DISCOVERY REFORM, DRUG LAW REFORM; EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION REFORM, PUBLIC DEFENSE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, NATIONAL SECURITY, POST-CONVICTION RIGHTS RESTORATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS, RECORDING INTERROGATIONS, SENTENCING REFORM, PROTECTION OF PRIVACY RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE, CLEMENCY AND EARLY RELEASE ADVOCACY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND REPORTING AS WELL AS ADVOCACY AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. NACDL ALSO OFFERS A RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE PRACTICE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO TRAINING TO THE MANY SMALL AND SOLO PRACTITIONERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
NACDL'S CLE INSTITUTE OFFERS CUTTING EDGE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) PROGRAMMING BOTH IN LIVE FORMAT AS WELL AS A WIDE VARIETY OF CONTENT DELIVERY METHODS FOR ACQUIRING SELF-STUDY CLE. UNLIKE ANY OTHER CLE PROVIDERS FOCUSED ON CRIMINAL DEFENSE, NACDL GARNERS ITS QUALITY ADVANTAGE AS A RESULT OF ITS ABILITY TO ATTRACT NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED FACULTIES CONSISTING OF THE NATION'S GREATEST LEGAL MINDS, HIGH-PROFILE FIGURES, AND EXPERTS IN A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZATIONS. THESE FACULTIES TRANSLATE INTO THE PRODUCTION OF PREMIERE CLE PROGRAMMING WHICH ADDRESSES THE MOST CURRENT AND RELEVANT ISSUES IN THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY.
"THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE" OFFERS TIMELY, INFORMATIVE ARTICLES WRITTEN FOR THE DEFENSE BAR AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AUTHORED BY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE FIELD. THE ARTICLES ADDRESS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN ALL AREAS RELATED TO THE NATION'S CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM ON THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS, INCLUDING MYRIAD CUTTING-EDGE ISSUES RELATED TO PRACTICE AND POLICY IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCESS. THE PUBLICATION SEEKS TO ELEVATE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE BAR AND PROMOTE SYSTEMIC REFORMS THAT ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING PROTECTION OF FIRST, FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH, EIGHTH AND FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS, PROMOTING A FAIR, RATIONAL, AND HUMANE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, AND REDRESSING SYSTEMIC RACISM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael P Heiskell President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher A Wellborn President Elect | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew S Birrell First Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
C Melissa Owen Second Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Ross Johnson Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nellie L King Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Designdatasystems Inc It Managed Services | 9/29/23 | $264,625 |
Sikich Llp Accounting Services | 9/29/23 | $217,277 |
Association Of Prosecuting Attorneys Contract Services | 9/29/23 | $174,784 |
Rti International Contract Services | 9/29/23 | $223,975 |
Accurate Printing Publishing | 9/29/23 | $179,180 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,254,776 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,782,650 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,037,426 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,174,362 |
| Investment income | $195,513 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $138,138 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $99,092 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $24,813 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,671,069 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $73,437 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $584,501 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,829,818 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $281,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $391,588 |
| Payroll taxes | $326,078 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,589 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $392,551 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $62,318 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $42,106 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,211,004 |
| Advertising and promotion | $78,173 |
| Office expenses | $173,313 |
| Information technology | $325,215 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $114,781 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,243,540 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,950 |
| Insurance | $20,258 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,225,706 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400,836 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,619 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $260,793 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $57,729 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,288 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $334,856 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $718,388 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,745,928 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,288,739 |
| Total assets | $10,011,176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,223,283 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,109,318 |
| 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 | $2,542,166 |
| Total liabilities | $5,874,767 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,976,526 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $159,883 |
| 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 | $10,011,176 |