PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA

EIN: 237225110 Community Improvement

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$669,800
Total Expenses
$1,477,347
Total Assets
$764,285
Net Assets
$758,371
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JULIA BURKE
Phone
2153607240
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA, founded in 1971, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $670K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 121% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE HIGH STANDARDS FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE INDIGENT ACCUSED OF CRIME OR DELINQUENCY. TO PROMOTE AN INTER-CHANGE OF IDEAS AND EXPERIENCE CONCERNING FUNCTIONS IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE THROUGHOUT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC RELATIVE THERETO, TO FOSTER SOUND LEGISLATION IN SUCH FIELD; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF PERSONNELL AND WORK; TO COOPERATE WITH THE JUDICIARY, THE BAR AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUTICE; AND TO PARTICIPATE AS AMICUS CURIAE IN IMPORTANT APPELLATE CRIMINAL CASES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $550,703
Program Service Revenue $81,557
Investment Income $37,540
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $669,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $497,383
Fundraising Expenses $60
Program Expenses $1,353,698
Other Expenses $979,964
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,477,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $669,800 $382,624 +0.8%
Expenses $1,477,347 $929,893 +0.6%
Net Income $-807,547 $-547,269 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
5
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
6
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA JACOBSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Highest
$126,504 $0 $126,504
CARRIE ALLMAN ASST. SECRET 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA BURKE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP CLABAUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON GING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HALKIAS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUTUMN JOHNSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SLOANE KONDRLIK ASST. TREASU 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM MAKOUL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG NESTOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN SCHENKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASMIN SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SPRING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER TALLARICO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WELSH VICE-PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $669,800 $1,477,347 $764,285 $-807,547
2023 $382,624 $929,893 $1,553,811 $-547,269
2022 $2,296,548 $329,243 $2,073,775 $1,967,305
2021 $281,486 $204,086 $112,264 $77,400
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