American Bar Association
- Assets
- $264.6m
- Revenue
- $98.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 597
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 36-0723150
Organization Overview
American Bar Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. 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 08/2022, American Bar Association employed 597 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American 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 08/2022, American Bar Association generated $98.4m 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 (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $114.1m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Bar Association has awarded 364 individual grants totaling $33,612,132. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE EQUALLY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC BY DEFENDING LIBERTY AND DELIVERING JUSTICE AS THE NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ABA PROVIDES LAWYERS UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE THROUGH NUMEROUS GROUPS DEDICATED TO SPECIFIC AREAS OF LAW. THE ASSOCIATION CURRENTLY HAS 22 SECTIONS, WHICH RANGE IN SIZE FROM ABOUT 2,400 MEMBERS TO MORE THAN 30,000 7 DIVISIONS AND 6 FORUMS. ALL OF THESE GROUPS DRAW THEIR MEMBERSHIP FROM LAWYERS, JUDGES, ACADEMICS, LAW STUDENTS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WITH COMMON INTERESTS. SECTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AREAS ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND REGULATORY PRACTICE ANTITRUST LAW BUSINESS LAW CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND RESOURCES FAMILY LAW HEALTH LAW CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW LEGAL EDUCATION LITIGATION PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW INFRASTUCTURE AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES REAL PROPERTY, TRUST AND ESTATE LAW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAW STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW TAXATION TORT, TRIAL AND INSURANCE PRACTICE. CONTINUED ON SCH O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jack L Rives Executive Director And Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 80 | $993,627 |
William K Phelan Sr Assoc. Executive Director And CFO | Officer | 40 | $418,372 |
Holly Cook Sr. Associate Executive Director-Gao | Officer | 45 | $359,984 |
Alpha Brady Sr Assoc Exec Dir And General Counsel | Officer | 30 | $353,375 |
Ken Zinn Chief Membership And Marketing Officer | Officer | 45 | $331,040 |
William E Adams Managing Director-Legal Educ | 40 | $322,106 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Basis Global Technologies Inc It Advertising | 8/30/22 | $2,504,087 |
Quad Graphics Inc Printing Services | 8/30/22 | $1,113,928 |
Tierpoint Llc It Services | 8/30/22 | $1,774,287 |
Usps Shipping | 8/30/22 | $634,500 |
Lachina Creative Inc Publishing Services | 8/30/22 | $767,160 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $23,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,917,732 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,940,732 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $72,973,867 |
| Investment income | $1,124,188 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $8,619,454 |
| Net Rental Income | $407,251 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,483,633 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $98,371,329 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,375,960 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,260 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,324,391 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,994,053 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,441,773 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,112,855 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,025,351 |
| Fees for services: Management | $42,835 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $365,010 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $173,360 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,056,916 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,187,578 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,154 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,002,815 |
| Office expenses | $3,739,840 |
| Information technology | $2,289,039 |
| Royalties | $1,925,559 |
| Occupancy | $8,465,267 |
| Travel | $3,948,480 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,096,501 |
| Interest | $1,635,075 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,654,887 |
| Insurance | $481,834 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $114,125,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,239,037 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,170 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,812,212 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $699,825 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,924,362 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,455,690 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $241,155,450 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $282,527 |
| Total assets | $264,609,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,850,865 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,795,092 |
| 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 | $43,980,000 |
| Other liabilities | $30,713,547 |
| Total liabilities | $130,339,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,269,769 |
| 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 | $264,609,273 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Bar Association has awarded $1,229,744 in support to 40 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General Support | $908,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: Awards/Fellowships | $60,000 |
STATE OF HAWAII DEPT COM & CONSUMER AFF PURPOSE: Awards/Fellowships | $9,750 |
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LAW PURPOSE: Awards/Fellowships | $8,000 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS PURPOSE: Awards/Fellowships | $8,000 |
NEW YORK STATE DEPT OF LAW PURPOSE: Awards/Fellowships | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that American Bar Association has recieved totaling $745,921.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Interchurch Medical Assistance Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: See Part IV | $242,480 |
Interchurch Medical Assistance Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: See Part IV | $242,480 |
Internews Network Arcata, CA PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $82,061 |
American Arbitration Association Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Sullivan And Cromwell Foundtion New York, NY PURPOSE: EARMARKED FOR THE JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $19,400,669 |
| Earnings | -$2,432,582 |
| Net Contributions | $209,946 |
| Other Expense | $275,147 |
| Ending Balance | $16,902,886 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Bar Association Chicago, IL | $264,609,273 | $98,371,329 |
National Conference Of Bar Examiners Madison, WI | $143,760,140 | $36,663,081 |
American Bar Foundation Chicago, IL | $37,925,650 | $9,357,330 |
Illinois State Bar Association Springfield, IL | $19,242,841 | $8,740,125 |
Association Of Legal Administrators Chicago, IL | $3,426,402 | $6,090,392 |
Kentucky Bar Association Frankfort, KY | $11,804,122 | $7,180,578 |
Teamsters Local Union No 727 Legal Assistance Trust Fund Park Ridge, IL | $2,977,778 | $5,048,167 |
Chicago Bar Association Chicago, IL | $12,652,985 | $5,014,967 |
Legal Marketing Association Chicago, IL | $3,459,145 | $3,787,273 |
International Association Of Defense Counsel Chicago, IL | $5,596,400 | $3,119,794 |
Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis, IN | $4,394,271 | $3,135,204 |
Iowa State Bar Association Des Moines, IA | $8,578,235 | $3,502,271 |