South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

EIN: 570958084

Columbia, SC

Total Revenue
$214,058
Total Expenses
$240,274
Total Assets
$121,977
Net Assets
$118,685
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Kate M Sutton
Phone
8036650555
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is a small nonprofit that reported $214K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $240K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

The South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is devoted to protecting the liberty of the citizens of South Carolina by fighting to ensure justice and due process for all persons accused of any criminal act. We promote excellence and integrity in the practice of criminal law by providing the highest quality criminal law seminars to those who defend the accused. We speak with a united voice in challenging legislation directed to limiting or eliminating the rights of the individual and we labor for laws that preserve equal access to justice for all.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,600
Program Service Revenue $196,569
Investment Income $490
Other Revenue $3,399
TOTAL REVENUE $214,058

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $91,295
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $201,642
Other Expenses $148,979
TOTAL EXPENSES $240,274

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $214,058 N/A N/A
Expenses $240,274 N/A N/A
Net Income $-26,216 N/A N/A
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
23
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$82,500
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kate M Sutton Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$82,500 $0 $82,500
Alexandra M Benevento Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
King Cutter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Staggs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cody Mitchell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dexter Lee Cook III Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin McLain Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Kulp Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C Rauch Wise Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zachary Fry Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MAULDIN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Scott Bischoff II Vice President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Grove Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James A Jim Brown Jr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Bailey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Crayton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald Hazzard President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Johnson Immed Past Pres 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Wells Director 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
FIELDING PRINGLE PUBLIC DEFENDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Powers Price President Elect 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lindsey Vann Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$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 $214,058 $240,274 $121,977 $-26,216
2022 $202,002 $213,155 $154,966 $-11,153
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