National Institute For Trial Advocacy
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $110.0k
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Louisville, CO
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7302195
Organization Overview
National Institute For Trial Advocacy is located in Louisville, CO. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Institute For Trial Advocacy employed 25 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. National Institute For Trial Advocacy 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, National Institute For Trial Advocacy generated $6.2m 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 (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE JUSTICE THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ADVOCACY BY TRAINING AND MENTORING LAWYERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC/PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS - AS SET FORTH BY THE MISSION STATEMENT, NITA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ALL LAWYERS ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL SKILLS TRAINING. TRAINING FOCUSES ON THE LEARNING-BY-DOING METHODOLOGY, PIONEERED BY NITA. FUNDS AND RESOURCES ARE DEVOTED TO PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED EITHER FREE OF CHARGE OR AT A SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED TUITION RATE. MISSION AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MOST PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
PUBLICATIONS - AUTHORED BY SOME OF THE BEST MINDS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, NITA'S WIDE VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS FURTHER THE MISSION OF PROVIDING THE BEST LEGAL TRAINING AVAILABLE. REFERENCE BOOKS, TEXTS, CASE FILES, A/V AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MATERIALS MAKE NITA THE PREMIER PUBLISHER OF LEGAL RESOURCES AT LAW SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND LAW FIRMS. ANY NET REVENUE OVER EXPENSES GENERATED THROUGH PUBLICATION SALES PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO FUND NITA'S BROADER MISSION BY COVERING ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, BOOKS ARE DONATED TO LAWYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SERVE UNDER-REPRESENTED SEGMENTS OF OUR POPULATION.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS - NITA'S CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FIRM OR ORGANIZATION WITH A LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION NOT AVAILABLE IN OTHER NITA OFFERINGS. THE LEARNING-BY-DOING METHODOLOGY STILL HOLDS TRUE BUT THE NITA EXPERT FACULTY HAS A CHANCE TO WORK WITH FIRM PARTNERS OR EACH ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THE PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM IS CUSTOMIZED TO MEET EACH ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, NOT TO MENTION SCHEDULING DEMANDS. ANY NET REVENUE OVER EXPENSES GENERATED THROUGH CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO FUND NITA'S BROADER MISSION BY COVERING ADMIN COSTS AND FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Mccormack Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $234,270 |
Kay Dragon Chief Development Officer | Officer | 35 | $139,432 |
Charles Russell Asst. Director Sale & Marketing | 40 | $129,247 | |
Jenn Schneider Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $126,173 |
Geraldine Sumter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ben R Rubinowitz Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wolters Kluwer Publications Vendor | 12/30/21 | $122,562 |
The Crm Firm It Support | 12/30/21 | $263,060 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $206,588 |
| Government grants | $429,545 |
| 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 | $636,133 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,834,799 |
| Investment income | $32,374 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $606,534 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,455 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $123,708 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,232,093 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000,000 |
| 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. | $611,158 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $378,429 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,389,980 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,581 |
| Other employee benefits | $191,202 |
| Payroll taxes | $147,259 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,147 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,996 |
| Fees for services: Other | $665,183 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,885 |
| Office expenses | $203,783 |
| Information technology | $222,336 |
| Royalties | $216,274 |
| Occupancy | $233,876 |
| Travel | $39,364 |
| 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 | $65,923 |
| Insurance | $22,288 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,349,284 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $784,517 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $945,685 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $914,327 |
| 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 | $170,679 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $452,927 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $800,934 |
| Investments—other securities | $109,963 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,141 |
| Total assets | $4,212,173 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $875,082 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $444,980 |
| 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 | $25,435 |
| Total liabilities | $1,345,497 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,866,676 |
| 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 | $4,212,173 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Institute For Trial Advocacy has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
International Academy Of Trial Lawyers Foundation Roseville, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROJECT | $20,000 |
Kansas Bar Foundation Topeka, KS PURPOSE: INTEREST EARNED BY THE IOLTA PROGRAM GOES TO FUND PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMS. | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $393,556 |
| Earnings | $52,612 |
| Net Contributions | $325,011 |
| Ending Balance | $771,179 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation Houston, TX | $14,678,866 | $14,592,167 |
Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA | $34,049,959 | $15,050,891 |
Laureate Institute For Brain Research Inc Tulsa, OK | $19,761,304 | $14,672,988 |
The Narbha Institute Flagstaff, AZ | $73,143,393 | $11,384,795 |
Mk Level Playing Field Institute Oakland, CA | $5,423,488 | $12,423,085 |
Children And Family Futures Inc Lake Forest, CA | $2,276,238 | $8,237,269 |
Center For Applied Research Solutions Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $5,913,032 | $10,281,600 |
Missouri Corporation For Science And Technology Jefferson City, MO | $62,323,111 | $12,167,052 |
Feminist Majority Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $4,395,466 | $6,587,541 |
National Institute For Trial Advocacy Louisville, CO | $4,212,173 | $6,232,093 |
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Inc Laguna Niguel, CA | $1,438,723 | $5,501,534 |
Alliance Marc And Eva Stern Math And Science School Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $4,429,895 |