INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 530214280 501(c)(3)

Rockville, MD

Total Revenue
$2,190,177
Total Expenses
$2,069,353
Total Assets
$2,570,514
Net Assets
$1,152,552
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1935
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Amanda Kellar Karras
Phone
2024665424
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1935, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

To serve local government lawyers and to advance the interests of local government law locally, nationally, and internationally.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $562,526 Revenue: $804,851

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS- IMLA OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING ON TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAWYERS, INCLUDING SUBJECTS SUCH AS ZONING/LAND USE; PERSONNEL, ETHICS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW...

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CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS- IMLA OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING ON TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAWYERS, INCLUDING SUBJECTS SUCH AS ZONING/LAND USE; PERSONNEL, ETHICS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IMMIGRATION, PUBLIC FACILITIES, LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT, GREEN BUILDINGS AND MORE.SPECIALIZED INTERESTS AND CONSTITUENCIES WITHIN IMLA'S MEMBERSHIP MEET TO NETWORK AND BRAINSTORM OVER COMMON GROUP ISSUES.GROUPS INCLUDE THE LARGE POPULATION CENTERS, COUNTIES AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS AND THE STATE LEAGUE GROUP. ADDITIONAL WORKING GROUPS INCLUDE ONES ON POLICE,COASTAL CITIES, UNIVERSITY CITIES, CODE ENFORCEMENT, STIMULUS, FORECLOSURE LITIGATION AND MORE. IMLA-IS AN APPROVED CERTIFIED LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) SPONSOR IN ALL MANDATORY MCLE JURISDICTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,940 Revenue: $949,823

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES:1. PUBLICATION: THE MUNICIPAL LAWYER MAGAZINE, IMLA'S BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, THE MUNICIPAL LAWYER, IS THE ORGANIZATION'S WIDELY CIRCULATED PRINTED PUBLICATION. THE MAGAZINE PROVIDES...

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES:1. PUBLICATION: THE MUNICIPAL LAWYER MAGAZINE, IMLA'S BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, THE MUNICIPAL LAWYER, IS THE ORGANIZATION'S WIDELY CIRCULATED PRINTED PUBLICATION. THE MAGAZINE PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH BOTH IN-DEPTH ARTICLES AS WELL AS BROAD BASED INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES, PLUS PRACTICAL INSIGHTS ON ISSUES THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS DEAL WITH ON A DAILY BASIS. 2. IMLA'S E-MAIL NEWSLETTER. THE IMLA E-MAIL NEWSLETTER IS THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL LAWYER. PUBLISHED ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, THE NEWSLETTER KEEPS LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS UP-TO-DATE ON THE MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CASE LAW AND LEGAL TRENDS AROUND THE COUNTRY. 3. Model Documents CCDI Documents - Construction Contracts Documents Initiative (CCDI) available to IMLA members who have a license to use the AIA documents. This web-based platform is the result of a partnership between the AIA and the IMLA.Model Employment Agreement.4. AMICUS ASSISTANCE - LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM. WITH RESPECT TO APPELLATE LITIGATION, IMLA IS THE PRIMARY AMICUS CURIAE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS IN CASES OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL IMPORTANCE. IMLA REGULARLY FILES BRIEFS, OR SIGNS ONTO COALITION BRIEFS, BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AND OTHER APPELLATE COURTS. 5. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES - PARTICIPATION IN IMLA'S SPECIALIZED SECTIONS AND DEPARTMENTS AND WORKING GROUPS PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING WITH COLLEAGUES WHO SHARE A MUTUAL INTEREST IN A SPECIFIC AREA OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW. 6. IMLA WEBSITE - IMLA'S WEBSITE IS DESIGNED TO BE THE FIRST PLACE MEMBERS TURN TO WHEN LOOKING TO SATISFY THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE NEEDS. RECENT LEGAL NEWS, A BLOG, EVENT INFORMATION, AND MORE ARE ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.IMLA.ORG. FOR ACCESS TO CUTTING-EDGE PAPERS, MAGAZINE ARTICLES, AND MORE MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS "MYIMLA" WHICH IS A MEMBERS ONLY RESTRICTED ACCESS SITE.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,317 Revenue: $27,525

TOP 50 SUMMIT IMLAs Top 50 Program brings together attorneys from the largest cities and counties in the US and Canada. This program provides an informal forum for networking and sharing of issues...

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TOP 50 SUMMIT IMLAs Top 50 Program brings together attorneys from the largest cities and counties in the US and Canada. This program provides an informal forum for networking and sharing of issues specifically related to large municipalities. Presentations are given and round table discussions are held on the important issues of the day. A minimal registration fee is charged to offset expenses and the program is supported by a sponsor for remaining expenses.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $258,449
Program Service Revenue $1,887,198
Investment Income $20,880
Other Revenue $23,650
TOTAL REVENUE $2,190,177

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,032,034
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $686,582
Other Expenses $1,037,319
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,069,353

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,190,177 $2,008,930 +0.1%
Expenses $2,069,353 $1,770,671 +0.2%
Net Income $120,824 $238,259 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
12
Volunteers
200

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
$172,114
Total Directors
23
$172,114
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Amanda Karras Executive Dir. 35.00
Officer Director
$163,378 $8,736 $172,114
Jennifer Ruhe Dep. Exc. Director 35.00
$112,613 $12,782 $125,395
TRINA SHROPSHIRE PASCHAL Event Director 35.00
$104,813 $12,894 $117,707
James Benjamin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Dana President-Elect 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paige Mims Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Morgain Patterson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Rehberg Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arthur Gutekunst Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randall Van Vleck Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeannine S Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shauna Billingsley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nina R Hickson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Anne Childs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rose Humway-Warmuth President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennie Granahan Tarr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wynetta Massey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susana Alcala Wood Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Cortes Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Walberg Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Thompson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bradford Cunningham Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Grigg Bluhm Past President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Bojorque Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Sheeran Director 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,190,177 $2,069,353 $2,570,514 $120,824
2023 $2,008,930 $1,770,671 $2,754,074 $238,259
2022 $1,811,965 $1,642,545 $1,746,095 $169,420
2021 $1,510,990 $1,205,909 $1,741,330 $305,081
2020 $1,781,687 $1,641,073 $1,328,898 $140,614
2019 $1,657,123 $1,572,138 $1,128,090 $84,985
2018 $1,524,751 $1,479,459 $893,780 $45,292
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