MISSOURI BAR FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1950

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MISCHA BUFORD EPPS

Phone

5736354128

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MISSOURI BAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1950, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $160K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $34K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

TO RELIEVE, AID AND ASSIST AS CHARITABLE ACTS DESERVING MEMBERS OF THE BAR WHO SHALL BE ILL, INCAPACITATED OR SUPERANNUATED AND IN NEED OF AID OR THE DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE BAR WHO SHALL BE ILL, INCAPACITATED OR SUPERANNUATED AND IN NEED OF AID; THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE AND RESEARCH THEREIN; THE PROMOTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND EFFICIENCY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND DECISIONS; THE ELEVATION OF JUDICIAL STANDARDS; THE STUDY AND IMPROVEMENT OF LEGAL EDUCATION; THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF LAW; THE PRESERVATION OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT; TO MAINTAIN LIBRARIES; TO ACQUIRE PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT RARE BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS, OBJECTS OF ART AND ITEMS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST HAVING LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE OR BEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $34,000

GRANT PROGRAMS FOR INCREASING ACCESS TO RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, INCLUDING EDUCATION ON THE MISSOURI AND THE U.S. CONSTITUTIONS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO OFFER LEGAL...

Program 2

Expenses: $20,508

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS - 1 SCHOLARSHIP WAS GRANTED TO ONE STUDENT FOR THE STUDY OF LAW; 13 CASH AWARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE FIELD OF LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH...

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS - 1 SCHOLARSHIP WAS GRANTED TO ONE STUDENT FOR THE STUDY OF LAW; 13 CASH AWARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE FIELD OF LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED FOR EACH OF THE NAMED AWARDS, AND OTHER AWARDS.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,876 Revenue: $160

COMMISSION ON RACIAL & ETHNIC FAIRNESS FUND (CREF) - THE CREF SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE FOLLOWING: IDENTIFY ANY BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND FAIRNESS IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEMS AND LEGAL PROFESSION AND...

COMMISSION ON RACIAL & ETHNIC FAIRNESS FUND (CREF) - THE CREF SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE FOLLOWING: IDENTIFY ANY BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND FAIRNESS IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEMS AND LEGAL PROFESSION AND RECOMMEND MEASURES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SUCH BARRIERS; REVIEW AND SUGGEST REVISIONS TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS, STATUTES, OR RULINGS; SEEK PUBLIC INPUT AND ENGAGEMENT ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC FAIRNESS ISSUES; COLLABORATE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE "MINORITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT" PROJECT WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS AND NATIONAL CONSORTIUM ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC FAIRNESS IN THE COURTS; CONDUCT SURVEY AND STUDY ADDITIONAL RESEARCH REGARDING RACIAL AND ETHNIC EQUITY IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND LEGAL PROFESSION; RECOMMEND MEASURES TO ENHANCE RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN THE SELECTION, RETENTION, AND PROMOTION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS,COURT STAFF, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY; AND COMMEND MEASURES TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICES, PROCEDURES AND PROPER ROLE OF THE STATE COURTS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $57,244

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $103,012

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $160,256

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $70,384

Other Expenses $73,039

TOTAL EXPENSES $126,539

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$160,256	$127,747	+0.3%
Expenses	$126,539	$103,250	+0.2%
Net Income	$33,717	$24,497	+0.4%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

$242,374

Total Directors

$3,637

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNN ANN WHALEY VOGEL	PRESIDENT (1/1 TO 9/13), TRUSTEE FROM 9/14	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARL W BLANCHARD JR	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL E GARDNER	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY E GARRISON	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL R LEAMER	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLASS F NOLAND	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER P RACKERS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN EJ REGAN	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCO A ROLDAN	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL E SCOTT	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI DOERHOFF VOLLET	VICE PRESIDENT (1/1 TO 9/13),PRESIDENT FROM 9/14	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY L WHITE-COLEMAN	TRUSTEE (1/1 TO 9/13)	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN TUCKER MCCUBBIN	EX-OFFICIO (1/1 TO 9/13)	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$1,295
PAUL C WILSON	EX-OFFICIO (1/1 TO 9/13)	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
HA SKIP WALTHER	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
APOLLO D CAREY	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA W HARDWICK	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG A SMITH	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND E WILLIAMS	TRUSTEE (1/1 TO 9/13), VICE PRESIDENT FROM 9/14	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY R RUSSELL	EX-OFFICIO FROM 9/14	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN E PHILLIPS	EX-OFFICIO FROM 9/14	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$2,342
MATTHEW E DEPAZ	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH K DODGE	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIS I TONEY	TRUSTEE	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY COLLIGNON GUNN	TRUSTEE FROM 6/12	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK K ROBB	TRUSTEE FROM 6/12	0.80	Director	$0	$0	$0
MISCHA BUFORD EPPS	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$45,963	$242,374

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	$160,256	$126,539	$2,808,004	$33,717
2022	$127,747	$103,250	$2,774,287	$24,497
2021	$168,076	$104,387	$2,749,790	$63,689
2020	$198,647	$114,379	$2,686,101	$84,268
2019	$207,296	$186,099	$2,601,831	$21,197
2018	$256,472	$142,217	$2,580,634	$114,255