American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

EIN: 366127197

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$3,111,022
Total Expenses
$2,983,398
Total Assets
$4,066,824
Net Assets
$1,939,115
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Melissa Avery
Phone
3126735832
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

The Academy provides leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism in family law.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,725,667
Program Service Revenue $1,249,992
Investment Income $97,985
Other Revenue $37,378
TOTAL REVENUE $3,111,022

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $2,983,398
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,983,398

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,111,022 $2,503,525 +0.2%
Expenses $2,983,398 $2,471,858 +0.2%
Net Income $127,624 $31,667 +3.0%
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
57
Independent Members
57
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
321

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
$0
Total Directors
55
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura C Belleau President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas J Sasser President-Elect 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott M Mann 1st Vice President 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cassandra M Chin 2nd Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Naimi 2nd Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda S Trigg 2nd Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Mueller 2nd Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa J Avery Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa T Spencer Secretary 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
J Benjamin Stevens Immediate Past President 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anita M Ventrelli Counsel (ex-officio) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacey N Warren Parliamentarian (ex-officio) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elisha D Roy Bylaws & Policy (ex-officio) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana E Prescott Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven N Peskind Journal Editor (ex-officio) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rod Firooyze Newsletter & Social Media (ex-officio) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marlee Honcoop Interim Executive Director 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica K Drennan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa C McNorton Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helen R Davis Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald S Granberg Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert C Brandt Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amie C Martinez Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd A Stahly Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul T Tusch Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elisha D Roy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie B Connell Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Quigley Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan S Galamba Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark A Ogle Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah L Webb Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa J Graff Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori A Buiteweg Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha J Gemberling Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan S Jensen Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Kuendig Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roberta S Batley Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine L Provost Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn N Daly Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric I Wrubel Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy L Grace Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Prignano Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Benjamin Stevens Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia L Leveridge Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard A Wagner II Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly A Quach Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia L Swain Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra R Parise Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Byrd Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Hodges Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronique Robinson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel L Gray Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Hazel Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lyne Ranson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Ginzl Director 2.00
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 $3,111,022 $2,983,398 $4,066,824 $127,624
2023 $2,503,525 $2,471,858 $3,595,329 $31,667
2022 $2,413,970 $2,429,904 $3,125,486 $-15,934
2021 $2,165,636 $1,826,269 $3,066,437 $339,367
2020 $1,623,427 $1,287,980 $2,791,576 $335,447
2019 $2,542,487 $2,300,168 $2,469,617 $242,319
2018 $2,664,636 $2,903,681 $1,985,493 $-239,045
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