Ohio State Bar Association
- Assets
- $26.0m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $3.0m
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 03/1936
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 31-4271520
Organization Overview
Ohio State Bar Association is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1936. 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 06/2021, Ohio State Bar Association employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio State 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 06/2021, Ohio State Bar Association generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Ohio State Bar Association has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $751,000. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE JUSTICE AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (OSBA) PROVIDES LIVE IN-PERSON SEMINARS, LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINARS, SELF-STUDY CLE, AND PUBLICATIONS TO OSBA MEMBERS, OHIO LAWYERS AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS. OSBA, THROUGH ITS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES OVER 110 PROGRAMS ANNUALLY AND ADMINISTERS OVER 250 PRESENTATIONS AROUND THE STATE. THE OSBA ALSO HOLDS ANNUAL MEETINGS IN EACH OF ITS 18 DISTRICTS. VIDEO PROGRAMS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO OVER 30 LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS FOR REPLAYS UTILIZING THEIR MEMBERS AS COMMENTATORS. NEARLY 100 LIVE PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO VIDEOTAPED FOR FURTHER REPURPOSING THROUGH SELF-STUDY CLE AND PODCAST DOWNLOADS. THROUGH THE USE OF ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART BROADCAST STUDIO, THE OSBA STREAMS OVER 50 INTERACTIVE WEBCASTS ANNUALLY. THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AT A VARIETY OF HIGH LEVEL INSTITUTES, INCLUDING THE MIDWEST LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW CONFERENCE, THE ADVANCED PROBATE LAW SEMINAR, THE CORPORATE COUNSEL INSTITUTE, THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, SOLO AND SMALL FIRM INSTITUTE, AND THE OSBA LEGAL TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE.
PUBLICATIONS: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (OSBA) PUBLISHES A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT REPORTS, MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA. OSBA PUBLISHES THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION REPORT THROUGH A DAILY EMAIL, AS A RESOURCE. THIS REPORT PROVIDES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AND/OR CASES RELEASED FROM THE OHIO SUPREME COURT AND SELECTED CASES FROM THE OHIO APPELLATE COURTS. OSBA ALSO PUBLISHES THE OHIO LAWYER. THIS QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FEATURES ARTICLES ON LEGAL ISSUES AND TRENDS TO HELP LAWYERS STAY CURRENT AND SHARE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON THE LATEST LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES AROUND THE STATE. ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS BY THE OSBA INCLUDE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PAPER AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS. SOME OF THE NEWSLETTERS PUBLISHED BY THE OSBA INCLUDE THE PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT NEWS, SECTION NEWSLETTERS, AND SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (OSBA) PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND THE OUTREACH DEPARTMENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITING AND RETAINING OSBA MEMBERS. THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CENTER WHERE CALLS FROM CONSUMERS OF LEGAL SERVICES, LAWYERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE OSBA ARE DIRECTED FOR INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND/OR SERVICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Amos Augsburger Ceo/secretary | Officer | 40 | $298,497 |
Ken Heintz Coo/cfo/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $218,499 |
J Desiree Blankenship General Counsel | 40 | $186,860 | |
Jeff Depiazza Chief Information & Technology Officer | 40 | $173,747 | |
Michael K Murdock It Director | 40 | $146,732 | |
Francis Wellington Director Of Cle | 40 | $136,904 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cb Richard Ellis Building Maintenance/property Management | 6/29/21 | $274,352 |
By The Book Advisors Lobbying | 6/29/21 | $121,970 |
Qwest Associates Building Contractor | 6/29/21 | $133,963 |
Cotterman And Company Roofing Contractor | 6/29/21 | $174,553 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $72,550 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,550 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,043,647 |
| Investment income | $1,174,584 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $256,408 |
| Net Rental Income | $91,861 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $435,869 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,403,598 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $208,874 |
| 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. | $615,455 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,381,113 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $271,132 |
| Other employee benefits | $432,792 |
| Payroll taxes | -$163,239 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $180,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,825 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,986 |
| Office expenses | $157,465 |
| Information technology | $846,925 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $392,275 |
| Travel | $206,028 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $94,457 |
| Interest | $3 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $860,450 |
| Insurance | $91,382 |
| All other expenses | $115,119 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,768,116 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,962,025 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $84,395 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $104,143 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $223,664 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,633,510 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,437,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,958,590 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,223,659 |
| Other assets | $383,683 |
| Total assets | $26,011,736 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $672,500 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,350,006 |
| 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 | $911,730 |
| Other liabilities | $540,466 |
| Total liabilities | $4,474,702 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,630,441 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $906,593 |
| 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 | $26,011,736 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio State Bar Association has awarded $177,750 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORTS OSBA'S MISSION | $50,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORTS OSBA'S MISSION | $45,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORTS OSBA'S MISSION | $20,000 |
WHITE LAW OFFICE PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH PAYROLL FOR THEIR INTERNSHIPS | $5,250 |
IBOLD & O'BRIEN PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH PAYROLL FOR THEIR INTERNSHIPS | $5,250 |
BENSON & SESSER PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH PAYROLL FOR THEIR INTERNSHIPS | $5,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ohio State Bar Association has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
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 |