INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BARRISTERS FOUNDATION

EIN: 300112645 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DURHAM, NC

Total Revenue
$95,776
Total Expenses
$94,057
Total Assets
$567,765
Net Assets
$567,765
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
STEPHEN M BRUCKNER
Phone
9196123955
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BARRISTERS FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $96K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $568K represent 71 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BARRISTERS FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING GENERAL PURPOSES: (1) TO ENCOURAGE, BY EXAMPLE AND OTHERWISE, THE ENTRY OF YOUNGER LAWYERS INTO THE SPECIALTY OF ADVOCACY; (2) TO ENCOURAGE THE CONTINUATION OF ADVOCACY UNDER THE ADVERSARY SYSTEM; (3) TO ASSIST ADVOCATES IN THE PERFECTION OF THE TECHNIQUES OF ADVOCACY; (4) TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION OF TRIAL BY JURY IN LITIGATED MATTERS AND TO RESIST USURPATION BY LAY ARBITRATORS AND GOVERNMENT TRIBUNALS WHICH FAIL TO GUARANTEE THE BASIC RIGHTS OF CITIZENS; (5) TO IMPROVE OR TO SUPPORT THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS; AND (6) TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE ADVERSARY SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $50,000

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRIAL ADVOCACY - GRANT FUNDING PROVIDED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE LAWYERS AND LAWYERS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL NEED TO RECEIVE TRIAL SKILLS TRAINING.

Program 2
Expenses: $35,000

THE CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION - GRANT FUNDING TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO THOSE ON DEATH ROW AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND TRAINING SERVICES TO ATTORNEYS.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,000

TO PROMOTE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND THE CONTINUING PRACTICE OF DEMOCRACY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $79,549
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,227
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $95,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $90,000
Other Expenses $4,057
TOTAL EXPENSES $94,057

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $95,776 $108,345 -0.1%
Expenses $94,057 $71,829 +0.3%
Net Income $1,719 $36,516 -1.0%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
19

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
4
$90,000
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHEN M BRUCKNER PRESIDENT 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY G HAMER SECRETARY 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM M PERDUE JR TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD H KIDD BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE PACKER BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES J ORMISTON BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN E TERRY BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLIN COX BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD AMYOT BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL ORCHARD BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
T CAREY WICKER III BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT L JASKULSKI BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 3/7/25 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARIN O'DONNELL BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 3/7/25 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM R SIEBEN BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 3/7/25 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM B SMITH BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 3/7/25 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY TOMASIK BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 3/7/25 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD H BESKIND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 0.10
Officer
$0 $0 $90,000
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
2025 $95,776 $94,057 $567,765 $1,719
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