THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION

EIN: 521109547 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$42,327,703
Total Expenses
$31,160,834
Total Assets
$29,607,013
Net Assets
$20,502,092
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
KIRRA JARRATT
Phone
2024673750
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $42.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $11.2M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

TO FUND, SUPPORT, AND IMPROVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,857,967
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $361,321
Other Revenue $108,415
TOTAL REVENUE $42,327,703

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,605,035
Salaries & Benefits $2,208,828
Fundraising Expenses $327,431
Program Expenses $30,112,346
Other Expenses $2,346,971
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,160,834

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $42,327,703 $37,014,911 +0.1%
Expenses $31,160,834 $30,938,109 +0.0%
Net Income $11,166,869 $6,076,802 +0.8%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
22
Volunteers
95

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
$441,862
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
3
$620,429
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN F WILSON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD S FLAGG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE T GIBSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE M REYES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH FUCHS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA C MONTEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL MAKODE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEHAN A PATTERSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYA SAXENA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WEBERMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAB STEWART BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN P RELMAN IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENYATTAH ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRRA JARRATT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$418,600 $23,262 $441,862
JESSE DARYL BYLER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$172,705 $24,309 $197,014
ARACELIS GRAY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM 40.00
Key Emp
$185,850 $12,337 $198,187
STEPHANIE K SHAIN CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Key Emp
$199,257 $25,971 $225,228
KHESIA T TAYLOR SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$117,157 $15,108 $132,265
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 $42,327,703 $31,160,834 $29,607,013 $11,166,869
2023 $37,014,911 $30,938,109 $13,921,702 $6,076,802
2022 $23,222,286 $22,748,986 $5,411,709 $473,300
2021 $13,481,858 $13,786,328 $3,658,871 $-304,470
2020 $12,762,887 $12,921,837 $4,000,614 $-158,950
2019 $12,541,698 $11,182,190 $3,556,029 $1,359,508
2018 $11,159,045 $11,530,602 $2,216,431 $-371,557
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