Cincinnati Bar Association
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $190.9k
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Founding
- 06/1981
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 31-0535300
Organization Overview
Cincinnati Bar Association is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1981. 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 04/2022, Cincinnati Bar Association employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cincinnati 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 04/2022, Cincinnati Bar Association generated $2.4m 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 $1.8m during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, FOSTER JUSTICE, SERVE OUR MEMBERS & EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) PROGRAMS, MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES - RULE X OF THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO MANDATES THAT ATTORNEYS ADMITTED IN OHIO ATTEND 24 HOURS OF APPROVED CLE COURSES ON A BIENNIAL BASIS. TO ENABLE ATTORNEYS TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT THE CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION OFFERS SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON SUBSTANTIVE LAW AS WELL AS ON OTHER ASPECTS OF LEGAL PRACTICE. 94 LIVE CLE SEMINARS WERE ATTENDED BY 3360 PARTICIPANTS. 574 ON-DEMAND CLES WERE ALSO COMPLETED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CBA HOSTS OVER 150 COMMITTEE MEETINGS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING VIRTUAL MEETINGS. THESE MEETINGS ENABLE MEMBERS TO FURTHER THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CONNECT WITHIN SPECIALIZATION GROUPS AND ADVISE THE CBA ON NEEDS OF THE PROFESSION. THERE ARE MORE THAN 3,000 PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMITTEES (MANY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE COMMITTEE).
MEMBERSHIP - THE CBA OFFERS GREATER CINCINNATI ATTORNEYS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES INCLUDING 50+ PRACTICE AREA OR PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE CBA OFFERS A HOST OF LEGAL RESOURCES AND MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES TWO PUBLICATIONS, THE LEGAL DIRECTORY AND CBA REPORT. PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TOOLS IN FACILITATING COMMUNICATIONS AMONG CBA MEMBERS, USERS RELY HEAVILY ON THE ANNUAL LEGAL DIRECTORY AS A CENTRAL SOURCE OF CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL CBA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBER ATTORNEYS. THE DIRECTORY ALSO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS OF LAW-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, COURTS AND GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATE LEGAL DEPARTMENTS, LOCAL REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE CBA REPORT, PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR, KEEPS THE CBA MEMBERS APPRAISED OF BOTH KEY LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA AND AREAS OF NATIONAL INTEREST THAT AFFECT CINCINNATI LAWYERS' PROFESSIONALISM. THE MAGAZINE ALSO PROVIDES A SYNOPSIS OF THE CBA'S MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SEMINARS AS WELL AS THOSE STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO MEMBERS' PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS.
LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICE LRS - THE LRS PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH REFERRALS TO LAWYERS BASED UPON THEIR AVAILABLE LEGAL NEED AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THE LRS PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE LRS HANDLES ABOUT 12,676 REFERRALS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
ALL OTHER MEMBER PROGRAM SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Mcpherson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $184,500 |
Maria Palermo General Counsel | 40 | $104,042 | |
David R Boyles Yls Chair - Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janaya Trotter Bratton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jacob D Mahle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Faith Whitaker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ohio Notary Services Partnership | 4/29/20 | $131,169 |
Humana Health Plan Ohio Medical Insurance | 4/29/20 | $106,800 |
Ohio Notary Services Partnership | 4/29/20 | $131,169 |
Humana Health Plan Ohio Medical Insurance | 4/29/20 | $106,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $9,552 |
| Government grants | $313,055 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,678 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $329,285 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,026,488 |
| Investment income | $49,046 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$162,791 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $154,227 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,396,496 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500 |
| 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. | $197,393 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $807,440 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,612 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,943 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,995 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,795 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,546 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,813 |
| Office expenses | $220,936 |
| Information technology | $64,712 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,144 |
| Travel | $6,680 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $80,354 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $104,156 |
| Insurance | $27,547 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,838,522 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $925,847 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $103,698 |
| 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 | $83,629 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,425,683 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,557,900 |
| Investments—other securities | $190,896 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,000 |
| Total assets | $5,437,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $153,764 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,058,232 |
| 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 | $496,297 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,708,293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,729,360 |
| 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 | $5,437,653 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cincinnati Bar Association has recieved totaling $9,552.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cincinnati Bar Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: Mission Related | $9,552 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Kentucky Bar Association Frankfort, KY | $11,804,122 | $7,180,578 |
Philadelphia Lodge No 5 Fraternal Order Of Police Retiree Health Philadelphia, PA | $7,628,447 | $4,544,989 |
Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia, PA | $4,372,600 | $3,695,753 |
Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis, IN | $4,394,271 | $3,135,204 |
Columbus Bar Association Columbus, OH | $4,013,282 | $2,240,065 |
Kentucky Bar Foundation In Frankfort, KY | $9,276,329 | $1,606,050 |
Pennsylvania Association For Justice Harrisburg, PA | $2,161,305 | $2,052,951 |
Montgomery Bar Association Norristown, PA | $3,805,202 | $1,849,760 |
Indianapolis Bar Association Indianapolis, IN | $2,640,224 | $1,963,024 |