Birmingham Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $682.7k
- Revenue
- $148.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 63-1124515
Organization Overview
Birmingham Bar Foundation is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birmingham Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Birmingham Bar Foundation generated $148.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Birmingham Bar Foundation has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $237,764. 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 SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE EDUCATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, INSTITUTES, AND FORUMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORAL ARGUMENTS - EACH YEAR, WE COORDINATE WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, THE ALABAMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, AND THE ALABAMA COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS TO TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS IN ACTUAL CASES. WE INVITE AREA HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COME OBSERVE THE HEARINGS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON THE COURT STRUCTURE AND THE LEGAL ISSUES IN THE UPCOMING CASES. MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL BAR, LAW SCHOOLS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE ALSO INVITED. ATTENDANCE RANGES BETWEEN 1000-1,500.
PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES - $3504.33; COMMUNITY GARDEN - $700; MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - $11,499; ASSISTANCE LEAGUE - $5,000, BETTER BASICS - $5,000; YWCA - $5,000; AND BIRMINGHAM AIDS OUTREACH - $8,750.
SCHOLARSHIPS - MEMBERS OF THE BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC DONATE MONEY IN MEMORY OF AREA ATTORNEYS WHO PASS AWAY DURING THE YEAR. THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS MEMORIAL PROGRAM AND COMPETITIVELY AWARDED TO STUDENTS AT BIRMINGHAM AREA LAW SCHOOLS BASED ON SCHOLARSHIP AND NEED.
JUROR INTERNET ACCESS - THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INTERNET SERVICE FOR JURORS TO USE WHILE SERVING IN TWO AREA COURTHOUSES. WITHOUT THE SERVICE, JURORS WOULD BE RELIANT ON PERSONAL CELL PHONE COVERAGES BECAUSE PUBLIC WIFI SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Buettner Executive Director | Officer | 15 | $22,000 |
Cindy Anderson Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $5,875 |
Andrew Salser President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Diandra Debrosse-Zimmerman Treasure | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Lentine Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Caldwell Board At-Large Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $50,131 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,131 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,647 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $44,643 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,372 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $147,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,244 |
| 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. | $27,875 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,875 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,099 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,602 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,665 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $32,244 |
| Total functional expenses | $165,224 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,588 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $253,171 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $200,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $682,740 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $429,569 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $253,171 |
| 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 | $682,740 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Birmingham Bar Foundation has awarded $21,251 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BIRMINGHAM AIDS OUTREACH PURPOSE: For legal advocacy for LGBTQ communities and community members impacted by HIV. | $8,750 |
THE MORGAN PROJECT PURPOSE: To support the Conflict and Courage Workshops. They are designed for grades 4, 6, 7, and 11, but lessons and activities can be tailored to fit K-12 classrooms. The Conflict and Courage lesson plan focuses on two intertwined events in Birmingham history that represent concepts of conflict and courage: the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963, and the speech the next day, made by Charles Morgan, Jr. to white businessmen of Birmingham, publicly condemning all of white Birmingham for letting years of racism and abuse go unpunished. | $7,500 |
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF BIRMINGHAM PURPOSE: To provide legal services to children accused of delinquency offenses and serve as guardians ad litem for children who are the subject of abuse and neglect. | $5,001 |