BIRMINGHAM BAR FOUNDATION

EIN: 631124515 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$1,737,843
Total Expenses
$197,315
Total Assets
$2,178,876
Net Assets
$2,057,094
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
ALICIA JETT
Phone
2052352405
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIRMINGHAM BAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1075% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 89% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE EDUCATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, INSTITUTES, AND FORUMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $156,134

SCHOLARSHIPS- MEMBERS OF THE BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC DONATE MONEY IN MEMORY OF AREA ATTORNEYS WHO PASS AWAY DURING THE YEAR. THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS MEMORIAL PROGRAM...

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SCHOLARSHIPS- MEMBERS OF THE BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC DONATE MONEY IN MEMORY OF AREA ATTORNEYS WHO PASS AWAY DURING THE YEAR. THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS MEMORIAL PROGRAM ARE COMPETITIVELY AWARDED TO STUDENTS AT BIRMINGHAM AREA LAW SCHOOLS BASED ON SCHOLARSHIP AND NEED.GRANTS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ENGAGED IN LEGAL-RELATED PROJECTS OR CIVICS EDUCATION PROJECTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,351

ORAL ARGUMENTS- EACH YEAR, WE COORDINATE WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, THE ALABAMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, AND THE ALABAMA COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS TO TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM TO HEAR ORAL...

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ORAL ARGUMENTS- EACH YEAR, WE COORDINATE WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, THE ALABAMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, AND THE ALABAMA COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS TO TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS IN ACTUAL CASES. WE INVITE AREA HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COME OBSERVE THE HEARINGS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON THE COURT STRUCTURE AND THE LEGAL ISSUES IN THE UPCOMING CASES. MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL BAR, LAW SCHOOLS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE ALSO INVITED. ATTENDANCE RANGES BETWEEN 1,000-1,500.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,630

JUROR INTERNET ACCESS- THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INTERNET SERVICE FOR JURORS TO USE WHILE SERVING IN TWO AREA COURTHOUSES. WITHOUT THE SERVICE, JURORS WOULD BE RELIANT ON PERSONAL CELL PHONE COVERAGES...

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JUROR INTERNET ACCESS- THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INTERNET SERVICE FOR JURORS TO USE WHILE SERVING IN TWO AREA COURTHOUSES. WITHOUT THE SERVICE, JURORS WOULD BE RELIANT ON PERSONAL CELL PHONE COVERAGES BECAUSE PUBLIC WIFI SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,336
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,649,696
Other Revenue $9,811
TOTAL REVENUE $1,737,843

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $77,555
Salaries & Benefits $59,768
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $163,115
Other Expenses $59,992
TOTAL EXPENSES $197,315

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,737,843 $147,958 +10.7%
Expenses $197,315 $165,223 +0.2%
Net Income $1,540,528 $-17,265 -90.2%
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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
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

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
6
$46,000
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTI GRAHAM PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA JETT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN GOLDMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENA SHIPP SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW SALSER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN MARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY PEINHARDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANISIA TEE MOORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRICE EVANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK PRICE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE RUBIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANIER BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOPE MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STARR DRUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON SKINNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNA LAHR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAIGE WEST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BURTON DUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL DELUCA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA WINSTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY CARY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREY PERDUE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUBY BROWN-JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MADDOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDIS MCGOWAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL FRIEDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONRAD ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACEY DANLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY ANDERSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25.00
Officer
$46,000 $0 $46,000
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,737,843 $197,315 $2,178,876 $1,540,528
2022 $147,958 $165,224 $682,740 $-17,266
2021 $310,174 $161,817 $700,006 $148,357
2020 $167,924 $137,109 $696,301 $30,815
2019 $218,041 $150,284 $699,767 $67,757
2018 $207,924 $179,976 $666,291 $27,948
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