York County Bar Foundation

Organization Overview

York County Bar Foundation is located in York, PA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. York County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, York County Bar Foundation generated $762.0k 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 (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $458.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, York County Bar Foundation has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $1,267,899. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE YORK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY AND ABUSE, IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND RESPECT FOR THE LAW, ENCOURAGE CAREERS AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YORK COUNTAINS THROUGH SUPPORT FOR LAW-RELATED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:THE TRUANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE OPERATED BY THE UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY, RECEIVED FUNDS FOR TPI PROGRAM STAFF AND OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, JUDGES, AGENCIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESS, FAMILIES, AND STUDENTS TO IMPLEMENT CONSISTENT RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS ON TRUANCY IN YORK COUNTY. THE BAR FOUNDATION HELPED FOUND AND REMAINS A MAJOR FUNDER OF THE TPI. AS A RESULT OF THIS INITIATIVE, YORK COUNTY'S STATEWIDE TRUANCY RANKING HAS DROPPED FROM 7TH TO 39TH. IMPACT GRANTS:PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS - THE CLARENCE "CHUCK" N. PATTERSON DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP FOR THE SUMMER OF 2021 WAS AWARDED FOR A POSITION AT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE TO TWO INDIVIDUALS AT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE RICHARD NOLL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AWARDED TWO SCHOLARSHIPS TO "DESERVING, NEEDY LAW STUDENT(S) FROM THE GREATER YORK AREA." THE RECIPIENTS WERE KORY TROUT AND DESTINY DUNCAN. BOTH ARE STUDENTS AT WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL.THE COUNTY OF YORK RECEIVED FUNDING TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE COSTS FOR A PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY ACTION FOR RECOVERY AND DIVERSION INITIATIVE. THE COUNTY OF WORK ALSO RECEIVED FUNDS FOR SUPPORT FOR JUVENILES IN THE COURT SYSTEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. FUNDS WERE USED TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF TRAVEL, CLOTHING, EDUCATION, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR 31 INDIVIDUALS.PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVED SUPPORT TO RETAIN STAFF AND SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS IN PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT, VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS IN THE YORK COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION IN YORK COUNTY OF IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND FOR PARTIAL SUPPORT FOR ITS OFFICE MANAGER POSITION TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE GROWING EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICES NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS/IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, AND LEVERAGE PIRC'S LEGAL STAFF, PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXPERIENCE TO GROW AND REACH ADDITIONAL IMMIGRANTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNSERVED.


PRO BONO:MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES RECEIVED GRANTS AND ALTERNATIVE PRO BONO SERVICE FUNDING TO SUPPORT PRO BONO SERVICES AND TO PRESERVE THEIR CRITICALLY NEEDED FAMILY-LAW ATTORNEY POSITION IN THE YORK OFFICE. FUNDS SUPPORTED EFFORTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF PRO BONO AND LEGAL SERVICES TO THE YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY. WITH THIS FUNDING, AN EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC AND DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTORATION CLINIC WERE HELD ALONG WITH FREE CLE TRAININGS, PFA "SERVICE DAYS", AND OTHER FREE COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS INCLUDING THE ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES FIRST BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PROGRAM ON EXPUNGEMENT AND RECORD SEALING.


PUBLIC SERVICE:THE YORK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AND ITS CHARITABLE ARM, THE YORK COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION (YCBA/YCBF), ASPIRE TO BUILD THE ORGANIZATIONS' CAPACITY FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO IMPROVE THE LEGAL PROFESSION, THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN SOCIETY. THE YORK COUNTY BAR IS THE COMMUNITY'S LARGEST PRIVATE SUPPORTER OF LAW-RELATED PROGRAMS IN FUNDING AND SERVICE.TODAY, WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE BAR IS IMPLEMENTING PLANS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED BY INCREASING PRO BONO VOLUNTEERS AND DEVELOPING MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS. THE BAR CONDUCTED MOCK TRIALS AND AN ESSAY AND BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST, AS WELL AS HONORING A LIBERTY BELL AWARD RECIPIENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS VIRTUAL LAW DAY CELEBRATION. ITS LEGAL LINES TELEVISION SHOW, THE HIGH SCHOOL LAW MENTORING AND WILLS FOR HEROES PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE THE BAR'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE BAR ALSO SPONSORS COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SUCH AS WILLS FOR HEROES, DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION AND EXPUNGEMENT CLINICS, AND PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) DAYS.


LEAVE A LEGACY YORK COUNTY (LAL) IS A PARTNERSHIP OF MORE THAN 100 LIKE-MINDED VOLUNTEERS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING. LEAVE A LEGACY ASSISTS YORK COUNTY NONPROFITS TO DEVELOP PLANNED-GIFT PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGES PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS TO INCLUDE CHARITABLE GIVING IN ESTATE PLANNING AND PROMOTES PLANNED GIVING TO THE PUBLIC. LEAVE A LEGACY RECEIVED A $2,000 IMPACT GRANT TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE AND LEGACY GIVING IN YORK COUNTY. THE YORK COUNTY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL (YCEPC) IS A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS EDUCATING THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IN ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. LAL AND YCEPC HAVE LEVERAGED THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING PART OF A LARGER INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES STAFF SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John C Uhler
President
$0
Dominic Dellicarpini
Vice President
$0
Amy L Nelson
Past President
$0
Michael J Crocenzi
Treasurer
$0
Andrew C Herrold
Secretary
$0
Victoria Connor
CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$276,102
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$248,862
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$524,964
Total Program Service Revenue$28,350
Investment income $134,548
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $26,946
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $47,099
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $762,043

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, York County Bar Foundation has awarded $206,659 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES

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Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: FAMILY LAW AND PRO BONO LAWYER SERVICES

$93,000

PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER

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York, PA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, OFFICE MANAGER

$50,000

COUNTY OF YORK - YORK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

PURPOSE: CARD PROJECT MANAGER

$40,000

UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY

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York, PA

PURPOSE: TRUANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE

$10,000

COUNTY OF YORK

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DEPENDENT AND DELINQUENT JUVENILES

$7,500

York, PA

PURPOSE: MINORITY BUSINESS SUPPORT

$6,159
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that York County Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $337,581.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
York County Bar Association

York, PA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION

$276,102
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$25,500
United Way Of York County

York, PA

PURPOSE: STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - LEGAL SERVICES

$10,000
York County Community Foundation

York, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE, GIVE LOCAL YORK STRETCH POOL, ENDOWMENT FUND

$8,220
White Rose Leadership Institute

York, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$7,084
York County Bar Foundation

York, PA

PURPOSE: MINORITY BUSINESS SUPPORT

$6,159
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,368,848
Earnings$587,014
Admin Expense$16,453
Net Contributions$320,236
Grants$178,314
Ending Balance$6,081,331

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