Colorado Bar Association
- Assets
- $9.9m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 10/1928
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-0468385
Organization Overview
Colorado Bar Association is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1928. 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 06/2022, Colorado Bar Association employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado 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 06/2022, Colorado Bar Association generated $3.1m 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 (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE; TO ENCOURAGE THE ADOPTION OF PROPER LEGISLATION; TO ADVOCATE THOROUGH AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION; TO UPHOLD THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY FO THE BAR; TO CULTIVATE CORDIAL RELATIONS AMONG THE LAWYERS OF COLORADO; TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION AND THE MEMORY OF ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISH THE COLORADO LAWYER MAGAZINE: MONTHLY SCHOLARLY JOURNAL THAT PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND LEGAL TOPICS.
TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNET; COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP; SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES: PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND DISCUSSION FORUMS TO MEMBERS. FACILIATE COMMUNICATION AMONG MEMBERS AND OTHER LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS.
FEDERAL PRO SE ASSISTANCE PROJECT: CLINIC TO ASSIST UNREPRESENTED LITIGANTS IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO. THE CLINIC HELPS TO PREPARE COMPLAINTS AND RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER COMMON PLEADINGS, ANSWERS PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS, AND EXPLAINS LEGAL CONCEPTS SUCH AS JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND SERVICE OF PROCESS. THE FOCUS IS ON CIVIL PROCEDURE NAVIGATING THE COURT SYSTEM.
VARIOUS PROGRAMS: PROVIDE LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S ACCESS TO JUSTICE. PROMOTE DIVERSITY WITHIN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Larson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 27 | $163,200 |
Andrew White Legislative Relations Director | 40 | $113,893 | |
Dan Sweetser Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 13 | $63,300 |
Imelda Reveles Information Technology Director | 19 | $55,200 | |
Lori Krupske Finance Director | 13 | $40,625 | |
Joi Kush Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,826,603 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $179,877 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,047,980 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $782,190 |
| Investment income | -$1,123,887 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $120,892 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,112,067 |
| 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. | $436,218 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $226,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,543 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,785 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,039 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,319 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $99,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,092 |
| Information technology | $51,600 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $196,792 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $98,033 |
| Insurance | $25,641 |
| All other expenses | $1,471,740 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,204,402 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,373,739 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,832 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $167,220 |
| 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 | $17,315 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,745,429 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,248,728 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $66,190 |
| Total assets | $9,855,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,425 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $440,208 |
| 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 | $1,975,249 |
| Total liabilities | $2,543,882 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,261,535 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,036 |
| 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 | $9,855,453 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Colorado Bar Association has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Colorado Bar Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
State Bar Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $25,484,878 | $18,219,999 |
Utah State Bar Salt Lake City, UT | $12,416,750 | $7,483,052 |
Colorado Bar Association Denver, CO | $9,855,453 | $3,112,067 |
State Bar Of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $6,272,489 | $3,577,386 |
Nebraska State Bar Association Lincoln, NE | $3,218,891 | $2,971,463 |
Fraternal Order Of Police Arizona Labor Inc Phoenix, AZ | $601,745 | $1,922,070 |
National Association Of Legal Assistants Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,127,637 | $1,904,032 |
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Denver, CO | $2,685,221 | $1,933,840 |
Police Protective Association Of The City And County Of Denver Co Denver, CO | $3,134,910 | $1,457,644 |
Denver Bar Association Denver, CO | $2,588,711 | $1,456,248 |
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Phoenix, AZ | $2,492,847 | $1,752,184 |
Kansas Bar Association Topeka, KS | $1,773,893 | $2,037,910 |