King County Bar Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. King County 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 06/2023, King County Bar Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, King County Bar Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $11,004,624. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PERSONS.
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON AND SEATTLE UNIVERSITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott E Collins President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vanessa S Power Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emma O Gillespie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Louie Wu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey G Frank Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Todd R Bowers Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $237,436 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,215 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $773,746 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,096,397 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,224 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,341 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,130,280 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,180,205 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,899 |
| Information technology | $7,251 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,517 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,215,872 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,119,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,151,014 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $306,363 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,283,966 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,860,752 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,091 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $70,510 |
| 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 | $258,601 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,419,090 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,183,061 |
| 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 | $3,860,752 |
Over the last fiscal year, King County Bar Foundation has awarded $1,180,205 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,030,205 |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $75,000 |
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $75,000 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
King County Bar Foundation Seattle, WA | $3,860,752 | $1,130,280 |
Multnoma Bar Foundation Portland, OR | $705,004 | $119,963 |
Legal Hope Seattle, WA | $0 | $0 |
Alaska Bar Foundation Anchorage, AK | $1,232,306 | $334,130 |
Idaho Fraternal Order Of Police Foundation Inc Blackfoot, ID | $23,992 | $68,736 |
Broadmoor Rv Golf Classic Pasco, WA | $268 | $45,530 |
Solomon Family Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $11,556 | $22,573 |
Walla Walla Sheriffs Foundation Walla Walla, WA | $50,656 | $0 |
Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation Newberg, OR | $92,941 | $0 |