Berks County Bar Association
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $424.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 01/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1489314
Organization Overview
Berks County Bar Association is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1958. 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, Berks County Bar Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks 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, Berks County Bar Association generated $424.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $824.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE MEMBERS INCLUDED ONLINE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AT NO OR REDUCED COST, LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, CLIENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION, A BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE ALLOWING FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN BENCH AND BAR, BERKS COUNTY LAW JOURNAL, SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE COLLEGIALITY AND NETWORKING, PRO BONO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING PERTINENT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS VIA THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE, E-BRIEFS ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND BERKS BARRISTER, ADVOCACY WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND WITH THE PUBLIC BY ADVERTISING THE VALUE OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O. PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC INCLUDE, COORDINATING THE COUNTY MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION AND A VIRTUAL LAW DAY LUNCHEON PROGRAM INCLUDING A MULTIMEDIA COMPETITION FOR 5TH, 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS. IN ADDITION, WE RESUMED A COURT INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE TO THE BERKS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURTS. THE BAR ASSOCIATION ALSO HAS ENCOURAGED MEMBERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICE ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUALS APPLYING TO RENEW THEIR DEFERRED ACTION ON CHILDHOOD ARRIVAL (DACA) STATUS, INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR PARDONS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS, AND AN EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES. PRO BONO REPRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY. FOR THOSE WHOSE INCOME IS LESS THAN 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, BUT GREATER THAN 125%, MODEST MEANS REPRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE IN SIX AREAS OF LAW.SERVED NEARLY 580 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND COUNTLESS BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS RECEIVED LEGAL ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF OUR EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kori Walter Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $107,743 |
Karen H Cook ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin D Bodor ESQ Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Smith ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikolas D Capitano ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabriela Raful ESQ President - Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $113,000 |
| 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 | $113,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $607,813 |
| Investment income | $53,252 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$356,576 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $424,212 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $140,743 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,545 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $137,567 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,476 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,585 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,847 |
| 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 | $27,936 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,184 |
| Office expenses | $21,255 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,927 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,852 |
| Insurance | $3,240 |
| All other expenses | $15,165 |
| Total functional expenses | $824,942 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $325,635 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $122,751 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,283 |
| 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 | $303 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $374,833 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,614,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,000 |
| Total assets | $4,498,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,852 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $52,960 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $212,812 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,285,931 |
| 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 | $4,498,743 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Berks County Bar Association has awarded $43,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,000 |
Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT | $10,000 |
ALBRIGHT SPEAKER SERIES PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York State Bar Association Albany, NY | $69,008,454 | $23,234,635 |
Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $20,771,281 | $17,001,986 |
American Law Institute Philadelphia, PA | $89,963,474 | $17,652,767 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association Harrisburg, PA | $20,438,271 | $15,580,063 |
Ohio State Bar Association Columbus, OH | $26,011,736 | $9,403,598 |
Superior Officers Council Retiree Health And Welfare Fund New York, NY | $31,602,101 | $11,634,938 |
New Jersey State Bar Association New Brunswick, NJ | $11,341,660 | $9,258,794 |
Philadelphia Lodge No 5 Fraternal Order Of Police Retiree Health Philadelphia, PA | $7,628,447 | $4,544,989 |
Maryland State Bar Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $4,957,157 | $4,827,194 |
Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia, PA | $4,372,600 | $3,695,753 |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York, NY | $2,357,835 | $2,829,931 |
New York State Defenders Association Inc Albany, NY | $2,515,926 | $3,148,465 |