DuPage County Bar Association

EIN: 366116621

Wheaton, IL

Total Revenue
$1,421,907
Total Expenses
$1,606,173
Total Assets
$1,371,270
Net Assets
$917,845
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1879
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Aaron Ruswick
Phone
6306537779
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DuPage County Bar Association, founded in 1879, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

DCBA SERVES THE ATTORNEYS, JUDICIARIES, AND CITIZENS OF DUPAGE COUNTY, IL IN PROVIDING LEGAL EDUCATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND BENEFIT OUT MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNTY, WHILE UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF CIVILITY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

107 COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR ATTORNYES IN DUPAGE COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESSED A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS AND ALLOWED ASSOCIATION MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THE NECESSARY...

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107 COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR ATTORNYES IN DUPAGE COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESSED A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS AND ALLOWED ASSOCIATION MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THE NECESSARY EDUCATIONAL CREDITS TO MAINTAIN LICENSURE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT. 2,100 ATTORNYES ATTENDED AND CLAIMED CREDIT FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THESE COURSES. FURTHER, SIX ISSUES OF THE ASSOCIATION'S LAW REVIEW WERE PUBLISHED.

Program 2

THIS COLLABORATION WITH THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PROVIDES ACCREDITED NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SAFETY COURSES TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER COURT SUPERVISION FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES. COURSES ARE OFFERED IN-PERSON...

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THIS COLLABORATION WITH THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PROVIDES ACCREDITED NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SAFETY COURSES TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER COURT SUPERVISION FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES. COURSES ARE OFFERED IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO 4,100 STUDENTS.

Program 3

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (LRS) IS A PROGRAM THAT REFERES THOSE IN LEGAL NEED TO AN ATTORNEY WHO PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF LAW WHERE THEY NEED ASSISTANCE. WITH ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT THE ASSOCATION...

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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (LRS) IS A PROGRAM THAT REFERES THOSE IN LEGAL NEED TO AN ATTORNEY WHO PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF LAW WHERE THEY NEED ASSISTANCE. WITH ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT THE ASSOCATION OFFICES, BY PHONE AND ONLINE, EACH INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING A REFERRAL RECIEVES A COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION. VULUNTEER ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVDE ASSISTANCE IN THE COURTHOUSE TO SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS WHO NEED HELP WITH ORDERS OR HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING COURT PROCEDURES. 5,600 REFERRALS WERE INSSUED IN FY 23.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,271,884
Investment Income $38,842
Other Revenue $111,181
TOTAL REVENUE $1,421,907

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $75,000
Salaries & Benefits $561,192
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $969,981
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,606,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,421,907 $1,365,148 +0.0%
Expenses $1,606,173 $1,580,876 +0.0%
Net Income $-184,266 $-215,728 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
7
Volunteers
75

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
10
$158,918
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN R MILLS PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES H WENTWORTH PRESIDENT-ELECT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD W CONICK 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK J COLLINS 3RD VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J VEENSTRA PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON E RUSWICK SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA N SPENCER ASSIST. TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ORAN D CART DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID M GOWER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI L HENNINGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA M IARIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD D MENNA JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZAM NIZAMUDIDN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE NAGLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J PCOLINSKI JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR W RUMMLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA L DEFINO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ROBERTS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$144,300 $14,618 $158,918
MICHAEL J SCALZO GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN E KETTER ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00
Officer
$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
2025 $1,421,907 $1,606,173 $1,371,270 $-184,266
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,350,626 $1,390,802 $1,654,134 $-40,176
2022 $1,273,155 $1,321,030 $1,676,070 $-47,875
2021 $1,217,741 $1,199,854 $1,758,539 $17,887
2020 $1,324,379 $1,330,426 $1,757,999 $-6,047
2019 $1,418,255 $1,412,476 $1,543,484 $5,779
2018 $1,443,010 $1,382,441 $1,564,196 $60,569
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