State Bar Of Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2021, State Bar Of Arizona employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. State Bar Of Arizona 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, State Bar Of Arizona generated $18.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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REGULATES ACTIVE ATTORNEYS IN AZ & PROVIDES EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION & PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REGULATORY - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA ASSISTS THE COURT WITH THE REGULATION AND DISCIPLINE OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW. THE STATE BAR RECEIVES, SCREENS, AND INVESTIGATES COMPLAINTS AGAINST ATTORNEYS, WHICH MAY BE DISMISSED, REQUIRE REMEDIAL ACTION OR LEAD TO MORE FORMAL PROCEEDINGS RESULTING IN VARIOUS FORMS OF DISCIPLINE.
COMPLIANCE - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR IS CHARGED WITH ENSURING THE COMPETENCY OF LAWYERS. CONSISTENT WITH RULE 44, LEGAL SPECIALIZATION, THE STATE BAR ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM THROUGH THE BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LEGAL SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 45, MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, THE STATE BAR ENSURES ACTIVE MEMBERS COMPLETE REQUIRED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE STATE BAR ALSO ASSISTS IN PROCESSING PRO HAC VICE ADMISSIONS UNDER RULE 39 AND PROCESSES IN HOUSE COUNSEL REGISTRATIONS UNDER RULE 38.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR IS TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REGARDING SUBSTANTIVE LAW, BEST PRACTICES, PROCEDURE AND ETHICS AND PROVIDE FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PRACTICE OF LAW. THE STATE BAR IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR FOSTERING IDEALS OF INTEGRITY, LEARNING, COMPETENCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICE AMONG ATTORNEYS AND SERVE THE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE STATE BAR FOSTERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ATTORNEYS THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ON ADVISORY GROUPS, COMMITTEES, SECTIONS, AND TASK FORCES, AND BY PROVIDING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, LEGAL RESOURCES AND VARIOUS OTHER MEMBER SERVICES.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE: PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR MISSION INCLUDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE, WHICH INVOLVES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO OUR LEGAL SYSTEM FOR ALL ARIZONIANS. THE BAR CARRIES OUT THIS TASK THROUGH ITS PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER BY SUPPORTING VARIOUS LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS, ASSISTING WITH ACCESS TO ATTORNEYS, WORKING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS, AND BY SUPPORTING THE SUPREME COURT'S ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION.PUBLICATIONS: (1) ARIZONA ATTORNEY - MONTHLY MAGAZINE WITH SUBSTANTIVE ARTICLES ABOUT LEGAL ISSUES AND TOPICS THAT AFFECT THE LEGAL PROFESSION; (2) ELEGAL - SERIES OF ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS UPDATING MEMBERS ON LEGAL NEWS, ISSUES, ETHICS OPINIONS AND COURT CASES.THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND OF THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA IS A TRUST AND, AS SUCH, IS TECHNICALLY A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY FROM THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THE STATE BAR HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE, IT IS INCLUDED IN THE STATE BAR'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX REPORTING. THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REIMBURSING LOSSES CAUSED BY THE DISHONEST CONDUCT OF LAWYERS ADMITTED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN ARIZONA. IN 2021 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 36 CLAIMS FILED WITH THE FUND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Deane Chief Member Svcs Off (thru 9/2021) | 50 | $269,485 | |
Joel F England Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 55 | $183,294 |
Maret Vessella Chief Bar Counsel/deputy Exec Dir | Officer | 55 | $172,492 |
Kathy L Gerhart CFO | Officer | 55 | $152,762 |
Lisa Fontes Advertising Sales Manager | 50 | $151,981 | |
Amy Rehm Deputy Chief Bar Counsel | 50 | $149,351 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Inreach Cle Website | 12/30/21 | $680,798 |
Lawrence Duncan Consulting - Network Support | 12/30/21 | $112,800 |
Pacific Office Automations Office Services / Copier Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $114,634 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,229,426 |
Investment income | $134,308 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $182,179 |
Net Rental Income | $543,564 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,630 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,219,999 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $122,769 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $217,544 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $582,819 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,350,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $385,204 |
Other employee benefits | $895,496 |
Payroll taxes | $589,960 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $63,988 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $11,745 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,096 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,065,290 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,700 |
Office expenses | $1,071,072 |
Information technology | $720,524 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $710,975 |
Travel | $10,718 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $796,950 |
Interest | $2 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $720,029 |
Insurance | $132,764 |
All other expenses | $69,485 |
Total functional expenses | $15,749,205 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,878,173 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,625,460 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $55,139 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $56,781 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $528,016 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,546,426 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,372,651 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $422,232 |
Total assets | $25,484,878 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,330,567 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,264,455 |
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 | $434,677 |
Total liabilities | $5,029,699 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,455,179 |
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 | $25,484,878 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that State Bar Of Arizona has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: CHARITY | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Riverside Sheriffs Association Benefit Tr 010194 Riverside, CA | $63,765,634 | $54,850,501 |
San Mateo County Bar Association Redwood City, CA | $12,601,910 | $18,917,889 |
State Bar Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $25,484,878 | $18,219,999 |
Fresno Deputy Sheriffs & Sheriffs Sgts Assn Insurance Bene Tr Fund Fresno, CA | $2,547,268 | $9,653,245 |
Alameda County Bar Association San Francisco, CA | $2,620,974 | $7,771,663 |
Bar Association Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $11,464,102 | $7,824,183 |
Utah State Bar Salt Lake City, UT | $12,416,750 | $7,483,052 |
Los Angeles County Bar Association Los Angeles, CA | $6,931,708 | $8,130,023 |
Kern County Bar Association Bakersfield, CA | $967,080 | $7,274,739 |
Fraternal Order Of Police Santa Ana, CA | $6,734,301 | $5,014,805 |
Colorado Bar Association Denver, CO | $9,855,453 | $3,112,067 |
California District Attorneys Association Sacramento, CA | $2,062,273 | $4,352,239 |