South Carolina Bar
- Assets
- $17.9m
- Revenue
- $9.3m
- Investments
- $3.9m
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 07/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 57-0610103
Organization Overview
South Carolina Bar is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, South Carolina Bar employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Bar 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, South Carolina Bar generated $9.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 6 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
TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF OFFERINGS BY THE BAR TO ITS MEMBERS. THESE OFFERINGS INCLUDE THE STAFFING OF COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, ACCESSS TO ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH, A LENDING LIBRARY, THE SC BAR CONNECT COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS, SC LAWYER MAGAZINE, ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS TO BAR MEMBERS ON VARIOUS CHANNELS AND PLATFORMS, THE ETHICS HOTLINE, THE BAR WEBSITE, THE LAWYER MENTORING PROGRAM, LAYERS HELPING LAWYERS, AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS.
THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION THAT IS DELIVERED WITH ONLINE SEMINARS (LIVE AND ON-DEMAND), LIVE AUDIO WEBCASTS, ON-DEMAND AUDIO WEBCASTS AND LIVE IN-PERSON SEMINARS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES NUMEROUS PUBLICATIONS FOR THE LEGAL COMMUNITY COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF PRACTICE AREAS. THE PROGRAM ALSO DELIVERS A LARGE ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR BAR MEMBERS THAT INCLUDES MANY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS.
THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE PRO BONO PROGRAM, LAWYER REFERAL SERVICE, VARIOUS LEGAL CLINICS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, THE DISCIPLINE ASSESSMENT COLLECTED AS A PASS-THROUGH TO S.C. COURT ADMINISTRATION, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Ross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $182,277 |
John T Burnett Cle Director | 40 | $154,639 | |
Kali Turner Government Affairs Director | 40 | $129,708 | |
Mary Elizabeth Sharp President-Elect | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
J Hagood Tighe Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Beverly A Carroll Immediate Past President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $110,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,388,132 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,498,132 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,033,273 |
| Investment income | $66,604 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $165,987 |
| Net Rental Income | $43,903 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,875 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $325,595 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,322,223 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,892,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $331,057 |
| Other employee benefits | $386,499 |
| Payroll taxes | $192,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,758 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $169,809 |
| Office expenses | $16,848 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $63,757 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $338,198 |
| Interest | $25,961 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $361,756 |
| Insurance | $25,848 |
| All other expenses | $1,051,520 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,840,673 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,825,435 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,820,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,163 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $218,104 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $163,838 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,924,901 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,860,263 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,865,633 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $488,772 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $304,163 |
| 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 | $591,083 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $732,252 |
| Total liabilities | $2,116,270 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,704,691 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,044,672 |
| 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 | $17,865,633 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that South Carolina Bar has recieved totaling $417,741.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $180,000 |
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $172,741 |
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |
Disability Rights North Carolina Raleigh, NC | $2,182,038 | $5,521,765 |
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy Inc Charlotte, NC | $8,770,350 | $6,469,542 |
Southern Coalition For Socialjustice Durham, NC | $17,670,501 | $7,784,740 |
Federal Defenders Of The Middle Distric Of Georgia Inc Macon, GA | $125,762 | $3,876,600 |