PRO BONO INSTITUTE

EIN: 521991509 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,384,113
Total Expenses
$2,190,234
Total Assets
$7,382,215
Net Assets
$6,511,762
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
2027296699
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

PRO BONO INSTITUTE, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY NEW APPROACHES TO AND RESOURCES FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR, DISADVANTAGED, AND OTHERS UNABLE TO SECURE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS CRITICAL LEGAL PROBLEMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $723,033 Revenue: $3,000

CORPORATE PRO BONO - THE CORPORATE PRO BONO PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRO BONO WORK PERFORMED BY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND TO ENHANCE THE PRO BONO CULTURE OF IN-HOUSE...

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CORPORATE PRO BONO - THE CORPORATE PRO BONO PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRO BONO WORK PERFORMED BY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND TO ENHANCE THE PRO BONO CULTURE OF IN-HOUSE LEGAL DEPARTMENTS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE IN-HOUSE COMMUNITY, TARGETED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE INFORMATION AND SERVICES, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ONE OF CORPORATE PRO BONO'S KEY FEATURES IS ITS WEBSITE, WWW.CPBO.ORG.

Program 2
Expenses: $644,102 Revenue: $231,504

LAW FIRM PRO BONO PROJECT - THE LAW FIRM PROJECT WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE PRO BONO PUBLIC ACTIVITIES OF LARGE LAW FIRMS. FUNDED BY MEMBER LAW FIRMS AND SPONSORS, THE PROJECT ASSISTS LAW...

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LAW FIRM PRO BONO PROJECT - THE LAW FIRM PROJECT WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE PRO BONO PUBLIC ACTIVITIES OF LARGE LAW FIRMS. FUNDED BY MEMBER LAW FIRMS AND SPONSORS, THE PROJECT ASSISTS LAW FIRMS IN DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRO BONO PROGRAMS AND IN INTEGRATING THOSE PROGRAMS INTO THE PRACTICE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE OF THE FIRMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $327,716 Revenue: $148,357

CONFERENCE - THE PRO BONO INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S PREMIER GLOBAL PRO BONO EVENT AND THE ONLY CONFERENCE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, RESOURCES, AND...

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CONFERENCE - THE PRO BONO INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S PREMIER GLOBAL PRO BONO EVENT AND THE ONLY CONFERENCE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, RESOURCES, AND EMERGING AND EVOLVING ISSUES FACED BY LAW FIRMS AND CORPORATE IN-HOUSE LEADERS INVOLVED IN THE DIRECTION, OVERSIGHT, SUPPORT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR PRO BONO PROGRAMS. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES AN IN-DEPTH, TIMELY, AND PRACTICAL ORIENTATION TO LEADING PRACTICES AND EMERGING ISSUES, TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS, CUTTING-EDGE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FAST-CHANGING WORLD OF LAW FIRMS AND CORPORATE IN-HOUSE PRO BONO, AND NEW AND COMPELLING PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAW.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,757,312
Program Service Revenue $382,861
Investment Income $340,088
Other Revenue $-96,148
TOTAL REVENUE $2,384,113

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,616,860
Fundraising Expenses $70,342
Program Expenses $1,811,357
Other Expenses $573,374
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,190,234

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,384,113 $1,984,857 +0.2%
Expenses $2,190,234 $2,341,231 -0.1%
Net Income $193,879 $-356,374 -1.5%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
8

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
3
$434,316
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES W JONES BOARD CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID S WILLIAMS BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY B JORDAN BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES J SANDMAN BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J CONROY JR BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN P HARMON BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA STEIN BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA M PISA BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVE RUNYON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0
Officer
$210,484 $23,117 $233,601
KATE RICE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$172,485 $28,230 $200,715
ALYSSA SAUNDERS DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PRO BONO 40.0
Highest
$150,346 $5,569 $155,915
DANNY REED DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Highest
$149,444 $23,071 $172,515
ERIK SWENSON DIRECTOR, LAW FIRM PRO BONO 40.0
Highest
$163,125 $5,917 $169,042
KIM KERKER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.0
Highest
$117,871 $26,966 $144,837
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,384,113 $2,190,234 $7,382,215 $193,879
2023 $1,984,857 $2,341,231 $6,911,109 $-356,374
2022 $2,463,565 $2,159,716 $6,552,567 $303,849
2021 $2,182,489 $1,785,007 $7,791,281 $397,482
2020 $1,989,797 $1,916,923 $6,320,224 $72,874
2019 $2,533,742 $2,350,171 $6,053,591 $183,571
2018 $2,723,074 $2,485,476 $6,010,446 $237,598
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