GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1902

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIANNA GOHLKE-CLAUSEN

Phone

6164545550

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION, founded in 1902, is a small nonprofit that reported $327K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $308K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE JUSTICE, PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AND RESPECT FOR THE LAW, FOSTER THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION, PROVIDE LAW-RELATED SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $140,551 Revenue: $56,432

WE ENHANCED THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERSHIP THROUGH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (20-25 PER YEAR) AND THROUGH PRACTICE SECTIONS.WE ALSO PROVIDED ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH OUR LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $215,346

Program Service Revenue $60,161

Investment Income $-3,850

Other Revenue $55,791

TOTAL REVENUE $327,448

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $195,430

Fundraising Expenses $22,747

Program Expenses $140,551

Other Expenses $112,222

TOTAL EXPENSES $307,652

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$327,448	$344,584	0.0%
Expenses	$307,652	$320,475	0.0%
Net Income	$19,796	$24,109	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

122

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

$98,970

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL ROTH	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ADAMS	PRESIDENT EL	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD HILLARY	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN BRITT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS MURRAY JR	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH RILEY HOWARD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY M BLACK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON JANE BECKERING	PAST PRESIDE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN GRONDZIK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP STROM	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD GAFFIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHAEL ROSEMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANNA GOHLKE-CLAUSEN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$94,500	$4,470	$98,970
ADAM STURDIVANT	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA AUSTIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACQUELINE M GORDON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TESSA K MUIR	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA NARVAES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER THIBODEAU	TRUSTEE	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$327,448	$307,652	$832,631	$19,796
2022	$344,584	$320,475	$773,965	$24,109
2021	$428,777	$334,971	$525,965	$93,806
2020	$359,078	$342,544	$467,429	$16,534
2019	$407,425	$403,895	$438,980	$3,530
2018	$379,661	$374,464	$450,989	$5,197