BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1885

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JIM H WILSON

Phone

2052518006

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION, founded in 1885, is a small nonprofit that reported $528K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $687K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO UPHOLD THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, PROMOTE JUSTICE, FOSTER CIVILITY, AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $471,910

THE ASSOCIATION UPHOLDS THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, PROMOTES JUSTICE, FOSTERS CIVILITY, AND SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY...

THE ASSOCIATION UPHOLDS THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, PROMOTES JUSTICE, FOSTERS CIVILITY, AND SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE ASSOCIATION AIMS TO BE A MODEL OF INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND COLLABORATION, FOSTERING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INSPIRING LAWYERS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH DEDICATION AND EXCELLENCE.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $495,036

Program Service Revenue $97,477

Investment Income $-64,281

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $528,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $296,721

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $471,910

Other Expenses $390,135

TOTAL EXPENSES $686,856

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$528,232	$634,397	-0.2%
Expenses	$686,856	$694,172	0.0%
Net Income	$-158,624	$-59,775	+1.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$126,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHARON STUART	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BATTLE	PRESIDENT ELECT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA A BEERS	SECRETARY-TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS M MAPLES	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STANLEY BLACKMON	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA M CARROLL	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
A DAVID FAWAL	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN N HAN	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA LAM	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE E MCMAKIN	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANINE L SMITH	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRIPP WATSON	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA S WINSTON	EXEC COMMITTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY DAVEY	ADR SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN COOPER	BANKRUPTCY SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE M KIMBRELL	BUSINESS LAW SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY OGLES	CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN COLEMAN	FEDERAL PRACTICE SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTEN BUTLER	PROBATE SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER TOMBRELLO	SOLO/SMALL FIRM SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDY ROBERTSON	WOMEN LAWYERS SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN BERHOW	WORKERS COMPENSATION SECTI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TREY PERDUE	YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER BURRELL	MAGIC CITY BAR REPRESENTAT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISHA L GRAHAM	ASB COMMISSION REPRESENTAT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM H WILSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$126,000	$0	$126,000

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	$528,232	$686,856	$1,780,091	$-158,624
2023	$634,397	$694,172	$1,941,239	$-59,775
2022	$685,866	$722,831	$1,419,662	$-36,965
2021	$42,286	$51,883	$1,745,582	$-9,597
2021	$740,953	$603,281	$1,714,481	$137,672
2020	$741,592	$695,142	$1,534,466	$46,450
2019	$782,763	$845,415	$1,483,460	$-62,652
2018	$744,371	$804,421	$1,518,016	$-60,050