South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

EIN: 570958084

Columbia, SC

Total Revenue
$252,748
Total Expenses
$251,886
Total Assets
$131,475
Net Assets
$123,201
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Kate M Sutton
Phone
8036650555
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is a small nonprofit that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $210,610

Conferences & seminar expenses for defense lawyers

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,076
Program Service Revenue $224,647
Investment Income $2,116
Other Revenue $909
TOTAL REVENUE $252,748

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $91,110
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $210,610
Other Expenses $160,776
TOTAL EXPENSES $251,886

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $252,748 $214,058 +0.2%
Expenses $251,886 $240,274 +0.0%
Net Income $862 $-26,216 -1.0%
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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
Jennifer Johnson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Wells 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
Spiro Poulos Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trstan Shaffler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Kulp Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Neyle 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
William Grove Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James A Jim Brown Jr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Hiller Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald Hazzard Immed Past Pres 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
FIELDING PRINGLE PUBLIC DEFENDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Powers Price President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
J Scott Bischoff II President Elect 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Erin Bailey Vice President 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
2025 $252,748 $251,886 $131,475 $862
2024 $214,058 $240,274 $121,977 $-26,216
2022 $202,002 $213,155 $154,966 $-11,153
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