Monroe County Bar Association is located in Rochester, NY. 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 06/2023, Monroe County Bar Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Monroe 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 06/2023, Monroe County Bar Association generated $698.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $713.1k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JUSTICE; PROMOTE RESPECT FOR AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW; ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH; PROMOTE FULFILLMENT, EXCELLENCE, COLLEGIALITY AND DIVERSITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS; AND SERVE AS THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ATTORNEY DIRECTORY - THE BAR PRODUCES AN ATTORNEY DIRECTORY OF ALL ATTORNEYS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR SALE TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THIS IS A RESOURCE OF INFORMATION THAT BENEFITS THE LEGAL PROFESSION AS A WHOLE. APPROXIMATELY 1455 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - ASSISTS PUBLIC BY ACTING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND ATTORNEY, FINDS A SUITABLE ATTORNEY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL'S SITUATION, PROVIDES ATTORNEY CONTACT INFORMATION TO THE INDIVIDUAL, AND NOTIFIES THE ATTORNEY. 1,394 CLIENTS SERVED.
COMMITTEES - APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN COMMITTEES FOCUS ON VARIETY OF LEGAL AREAS/ISSUES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Paperno ESQ Immediate Past President - Resigned During Year | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Nicolas ESQ Trustee - Resigned During Year | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fernando Santiago ESQ Trustee - Resigned During Year | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Smalley ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Elizabeth Wolford Trustee - Resigned During Year | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Robb ESQ Trustee - Resigned During Year | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $26,200 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $673,255 |
| Investment income | $11,558 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$77 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,747 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $698,189 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $137,527 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $281,625 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,842 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,507 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,138 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,848 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,327 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,315 |
| Information technology | $40,818 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,662 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,293 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,597 |
| Insurance | $7,559 |
| All other expenses | $11,118 |
| Total functional expenses | $713,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,389 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,193 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,009 |
| 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 | $13,484 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,479 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $261,154 |
| Investments—other securities | $239,819 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $607,882 |
| Total assets | $1,376,409 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,980 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $199,262 |
| 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 | $365,836 |
| Total liabilities | $608,078 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $767,206 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,125 |
| 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 | $1,376,409 |