San Diego County Bar Association is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (I01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, San Diego County Bar Association employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego County 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, San Diego County Bar Association generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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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THE MISSION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LEGAL PROFESSION, SERVING THE PUBLIC AND THE PROFESSION BY ENHANCING THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND PROMOTING JUSTICE, PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND RESPECT FOR THE LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE AND PUBLIC SERVICES - THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE PUBLIC AND THE COMMUNITIES OF SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH ITS STATE BAR CERTIFIED LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE (LRIS). CREATED IN 1952 AS A PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE ASSOCIATION, LRIS MATCHES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH QUALIFIED ATTORNEYS AND/OR PROVIDES THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT NONPROFIT, PUBLIC OR SOCIAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE. THE LRIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CLIENT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, AS THE HUB OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY, THE SDCBA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE LAW.
MEMBER SERVICES - THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS, RESOURCES, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO SUPPORT ITS ALMOST 10,000 MEMBERS AND THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AT LARGE; DEVELOPS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SERVICE, INCREASE DIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH ITS MANY PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF 1) NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND MENTORING EVENTS; 2) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COVERING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SUBSTANTIVE LEGAL ISSUES, LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING (BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUALLY VIA A LIVESTREAMING FEATURE); 3) LEGAL ETHICS RESOURCES INCLUDING A LEGAL ETHICS HOTLINE; 4) PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER DIVERSITY IN THE BENCH AND BAR; 5) PRACTICE-BASED SECTIONS AND A FORUM THAT PROVIDES LIVE AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES FOR PROGRAMMING, CONNECTING AND QUESTIONS AND 6) COMMITTEES THAT DO PROJECT SPECIFIC WORK FOR THE BAR AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE. IN ADDITION, AS THE HUB OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO MEMBERS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES SAN DIEGO LAWYER A BI-MONTHLY, 52-PAGE GLOSSY MAGAZINE WITH INFORMATION ON SAN DIEGOS LEGAL COMMUNITY, INDIVIDUAL PRACTITIONERS, TRENDS AND TOPICS OF INTEREST TO LAWYERS ACROSS DIFFERENT AREAS OF PRACTICE. WEEKLY, THE ASSOCIATION DISTRIBUTES THIS WEEK AT THE BAR, AN -NEWSLETTER DESIGNED TO KEEP MEMBERS ABREAST OF MEETINGS, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND BAR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. MONTHLY, THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES AN E-NEWSLETTER FOR LAWYERS IN THEIR FIRST 7 YEARS OF PRACTICE CALLED FOR THE RECORD.
CARE PROGRAM - THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS CARE PROGRAM FUNDS THAT OFFER CREDIT COUNSELING EDUCATION SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jill Epstein Executive Dir. | Officer | 45 | $210,455 |
Keith Fisher Deputy Exec Dir | Officer | 45 | $151,537 |
Philip Schneider Dir Of Finance | Officer | 45 | $124,454 |
Ron Marcus Dir. Of Marketing | 45 | $112,141 | |
Nicholas Fox VP & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Khodadad Sharif Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $283,678 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,505,535 |
Investment income | $43,861 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $501,529 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $352,561 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,866,153 |
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. | $574,275 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,018 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,120,313 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $257,618 |
Payroll taxes | $126,759 |
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 | $168,248 |
Advertising and promotion | $127,178 |
Office expenses | $19,962 |
Information technology | $118,746 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $502,910 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $124,283 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,075 |
Insurance | $34,164 |
All other expenses | $47,371 |
Total functional expenses | $3,463,298 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,003,005 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $77,628 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,597 |
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 | $163,118 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,903,224 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,826,381 |
Total assets | $8,002,953 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $529,602 |
Grants payable | $593,056 |
Deferred revenue | $526,717 |
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 | $818,567 |
Total liabilities | $2,467,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,433,980 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,031 |
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 | $8,002,953 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that San Diego County Bar Association has recieved totaling $100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Pfister Family Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
San Diego County Bar Association San Diego, CA | $8,002,953 | $3,866,153 |
Southwest Indigenous Womens Coalition Mesa, AZ | $140,995 | $430,218 |
Glendale Police Foundation Glendale, CA | $566,401 | $146,248 |
Pima County Justice For All Tucson, AZ | $5,657 | $0 |
Thin Blue Line Foundation Portland, OR | $79,220 | $0 |
Black Prosecutors Association Of Los Angeles Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $6,626 | $0 |
Minorities In Law Enforcement Sacramento, CA | $0 | $0 |
Consumer Attorneys Issues Sacramento, CA | $1,041,939 | $85,751 |
Angels Camp Police Officers Association Angels Camp, CA | $8,255 | $0 |
Faro En La Roca Foundation Santa Ana, CA | $0 | $2,596 |
Justice League Criminal Defense Inc Meadow Vista, CA | $0 | $0 |