ONONDAGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1875

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARTIN A LYNN

Phone

3154712667

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ONONDAGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, founded in 1875, is a small nonprofit that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $355K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FOSTER THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND TO SERVE AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

LAWYER REFERRAL: THE BAR ASSOCIATION WILL CONNECT THOSE IN NEED OF LEGAL SERVICES TO A LICENSED ATTORNEY WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THAT TYPE OF LEGAL ISSUE.

Program 2

SOCIAL EVENTS: THE BAR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS SOCIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK PROJECTS WHICH BRING MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZED BAR TOGETHER TO SHARE EXPERIENCES.

Program 3

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: SEMINARS ARE HELD EACH YEAR WITH TOPICS FOCUSING ON TIMELY SUBJECTS SUCH AS RECENT REFORM, LEGISLATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LAW. PROGRAMS ARE ALSO HELD TO HELP...

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: SEMINARS ARE HELD EACH YEAR WITH TOPICS FOCUSING ON TIMELY SUBJECTS SUCH AS RECENT REFORM, LEGISLATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LAW. PROGRAMS ARE ALSO HELD TO HELP ATTORNEYS IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND OFFICE

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $193,304

Program Service Revenue $99,922

Investment Income $179

Other Revenue $24,908

TOTAL REVENUE $318,313

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $235,239

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $119,972

TOTAL EXPENSES $355,211

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$318,313	$292,353	+0.1%
Expenses	$355,211	$326,445	+0.1%
Net Income	$-36,898	$-34,092	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$82,244

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARAH E RUHLEN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL A SCHWARTZ ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN A LYNN ESQ	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA A AGUAM ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY D'AMBROGIO ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY E KEEM ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY E LANGAN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY A MARRONE II ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN P SMITH ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA L SPRING ESQ	PRESIDENT-ELECT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA C RIGGI ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH J CENTRA ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIMMIE C MCCURDY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLY J DZIEKAN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRSTEN LERCH KROFT ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS J NAVE ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN H SEITER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE A STEWART ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAEME SPICER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH C RECKESS ESQ	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACI DENNIS-TAYLOR ESQ	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERY UNATIS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$82,244	$0	$82,244

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$318,313	$355,211	$308,006	$-36,898
2022	$292,353	$326,445	$335,108	$-34,092
2021	$323,109	$297,440	$144,492	$25,669
2020	$268,922	$266,957	$101,343	$1,965
2019	$402,040	$398,393	$101,848	$3,647
2018	$395,855	$397,522	$110,248	$-1,667