JUDGE DAVID L BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW

EIN: 237268143 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,652,614
Total Expenses
$1,920,143
Total Assets
$9,509,195
Net Assets
$8,646,169
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
HOLLY O'DONNELL
Phone
2024675730
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

JUDGE DAVID L BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 158% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.7M, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $713,512

LITIGATION - THE BAZELON CENTERS LAWYERS ENGAGE IN CUTTING-EDGE LITIGATION TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LITIGATION GENERALLY USES AND IS FOUNDED UPON...

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LITIGATION - THE BAZELON CENTERS LAWYERS ENGAGE IN CUTTING-EDGE LITIGATION TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LITIGATION GENERALLY USES AND IS FOUNDED UPON LAWS THAT PROTECT AND BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY), THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (SPECIAL EDUCATION), AND THE MEDICAID ACT (HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE). THE BAZELON CENTER FILES CLASS ACTIONS CASES, AMICUS ("FRIEND OF THE COURT") BRIEFS IN IMPORTANT APPELLATE CASES AND REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS IN CASES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BROAD IMPACT. THE BAZELON CENTER PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ADVOCATES, LARGE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS, AND OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW GROUPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $690,243

POLICY ADVOCACY - THE BAZELON CENTER PURSUES A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH POLICY AGENDA, PARTICULARLY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REFORM SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND...

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POLICY ADVOCACY - THE BAZELON CENTER PURSUES A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH POLICY AGENDA, PARTICULARLY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REFORM SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE BAZELON CENTERS STAFF PROMOTE THESE GOALS IN FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, POLICY ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. RECENTLY, THE BAZELON CENTERS POLICY ADVOCACY HAS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVERTING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROTECTING UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, AND TECHNOLOGY AND AI.

Program 3
Expenses: $64,455

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION - THE BAZELON CENTER PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ATTORNEYS AND OTHER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE THE LAW...

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION - THE BAZELON CENTER PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ATTORNEYS AND OTHER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE THE LAW AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICES SYSTEMS. THE BAZELON CENTER PUBLISHES MATERIALS ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND FOSTER CARE. THE BAZELON CENTER HAS SOME CONTRACT WORK, USUALLY FROM LARGER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON DISABILITY LAW.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,149,668
Program Service Revenue $930,989
Investment Income $571,957
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,652,614

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,294,027
Fundraising Expenses $132,886
Program Expenses $1,468,210
Other Expenses $626,116
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,920,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,652,614 $1,801,534 +1.6%
Expenses $1,920,143 $1,663,895 +0.2%
Net Income $2,732,471 $137,639 +18.9%
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
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
10
Volunteers
17

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
5
$301,309
Total Directors
20
$183,750
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOLLY O'DONNELL PRESIDENT & 37.50
Officer Director
$175,000 $8,750 $183,750
IRA A BURNIM LEGAL DIRECT 37.50
Highest
$151,172 $25,114 $176,286
LEWIS BOSSING SR. STAFF AT 37.50
Highest
$145,900 $24,526 $170,426
MEGAN SCHULLER LEGAL DIRECT 37.50
Officer
$109,048 $8,511 $117,559
MONICA P GILBERT ATTORNEY 37.50
Highest
$101,475 $7,145 $108,620
JOYCE BENDER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIET K CHOI BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON DRUTCHAS ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEEPA GORAYA ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MCCALLUM ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA VERDI ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GOLDSTEIN ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYESHA BRADEN ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PROF ELYN R SAKS ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL MOLLY JOSEPH ESQ SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER FREGIATO TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVE HILL CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA KENIGSBERG BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN BAZELON MD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH VINSON MD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VESPER MOORE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL BAZELON PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA RODRIGUEZ PAST CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARVEY ROSENTHAL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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 $4,652,614 $1,920,143 $9,509,195 $2,732,471
2023 $1,801,534 $1,663,895 $5,746,025 $137,639
2022 $1,616,793 $1,439,057 $4,657,637 $177,736
2021 $1,352,838 $1,336,802 $5,489,710 $16,036
2020 $2,331,479 $1,370,062 $5,174,017 $961,417
2019 $1,576,214 $2,208,167 $3,965,304 $-631,953
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