Montgomery Bar Association is located in Norristown, PA. The organization was established in 1941. 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 12/2023, Montgomery Bar Association employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montgomery 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 12/2023, Montgomery Bar Association generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Montgomery Bar Association has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $1,038,768. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE PROMPT AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, EQUAL ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAW REPORTER - PUBLICATION OF LEGAL JOURNAL TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, LEGAL DIRECTORY, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS - MEETING, SEMINARS, DINNERS, AND OTHER EVENTS FOR MEMBERS SUPERVISED BY VARIOUS COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION
BENCH BAR CONFERENCE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Vicario Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $175,500 | 
| Sarinia Feinman Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Justin A Bayer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Lisa A Shearman President- Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Seth Wilson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Colin O'boyle Treausrer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,769,191 | 
| Investment income | $62,910 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $17,652 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,406 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,917,911 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,311 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $645,140 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,834 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,417 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $490,120 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,968 | 
| Other employee benefits | $60,457 | 
| Payroll taxes | $55,864 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,821 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,157 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,468 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $50,000 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $77,449 | 
| Information technology | $21,038 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $71,751 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,233 | 
| Interest | $3,910 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $122,532 | 
| Insurance | $34,626 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,150,675 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,916 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,902 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $245,265 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,939 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $73,958 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $852,153 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $721,316 | 
| Investments—other securities | $982,129 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $54,556 | 
| Total assets | $3,080,134 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,780 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $221,932 | 
| 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 | $38,233 | 
| Total liabilities | $512,945 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,567,189 | 
| 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 | $3,080,134 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Montgomery Bar Association has awarded $35,311 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGAL AID PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,475 | 
| MONTGOMERY CHILD ADVOCACY PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,836 |