Forensic Expert Witness Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Forensic Expert Witness 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 12/2023, Forensic Expert Witness Association generated $93.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $60.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.2%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS ASSOCIATION (FEWA) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ETHICS AND PROMOTION OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS IN ALL FIELDS OF DISCIPLINE. FEWA BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING COMMON GOALS RELATED TO FORENSICS. THE ETHICS AND PROMOTION OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS IN ALL FIELDS OF DISCIPLINE. FEWA BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING COMMON GOALS RELATED TO FORENSICS. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PERFORM IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FEWA NATIONAL CONFERENCE IS AN IMMERSIVE 2 DAY EVENT BRINGING TOGETHER SOME OF THE NATION'S TOP ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, CONSULTANTS AND EXPERT WITNESSES FROM ALL DISCIPLINES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT, CERTIFICATION AND NETWORKING. IN 2022 THE CONFERENCE DREW 65 ATTENDEES TO LEARN PRINCIPLES PERTINANT TO BEING AN EXPERT WITNESS. TOPICS INCLUDED ANALYSIS OF AUDO, ACCOUSTIC EVIDENCE, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, DEPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS AND GUIDELINE, CROSS EXAMINATION AND DISCOVERY.
THE FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS ASSOCIATION (FEWA) ESTABLISHED THE CERTIFIED FORENSIC LITIGATION CONSULTANT (CFLC) CREDENTIAL IN 2018 FOR QUALIFIED EXPERT WITNESSES AND FORENSIC CONSULTANTS. THE CFLC IS GRANTED EXCLUSIVELY TO FEWA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS WHO HAVE MET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED REQUIRING SIGNIFICANT PARTICIPATION IN FEWA ACTIVITIES AND COMPLETION OF EDUCATION COURSES IN THE SUBJECTS OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS, LITIGATION CONSULTING AND EXPERT WITNESSING. FEWA HAS 40 CFLC MEMBERS.
THE FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS ASSOCIATION (FEWA) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ETHICS AND PROMOTION OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS IN ALL FIELDS OF DISCIPLINE. FEWA BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING COMMON GOALS RELATED TO FORENSICS. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PERFORM IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Mcreynolds Past President | 0 | $0 | |
Paul Gentosi Chapter President | 0 | $0 | |
Steven Murow Second Director | 0 | $0 | |
Scott Greene National Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
Joseph Landolph Chapter President | 0 | $0 | |
Lisa Boesky Chapter President | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $57,009 |
Investment income | $18 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $36,410 |
Total Revenue | $93,437 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $60,102 |
Total expenses | $60,102 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $92,762 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $92,762 |
Total liabilities | $66,306 |
Net assets or fund balances | $26,456 |