INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS FOUNDATION

EIN: 770017150 501(c)(3) International Affairs

ROSEVILLE, MN

Total Revenue
$1,639,571
Total Expenses
$449,533
Total Assets
$10,306,374
Net Assets
$10,306,355
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ROMAN SILBERFELD
Phone
9525462364
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS FOUNDATION, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE LAW AND LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COMMUNITY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON:1. CULTIVATING THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE2. PROMOTING REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION AND QUALITY OF JUSTICE3. ELEVATING STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY, HONOR, AND PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION4. PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY LEGAL PROFESSIONALS IN PROTECTING AND PRESERVING LEGAL RIGHTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $160,000 Revenue: $0

PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S ROLE IN PROTECTING RIGHTS:THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S...

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PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S ROLE IN PROTECTING RIGHTS:THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE LEGAL PROFESSION'S ESSENTIAL ROLE IN PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS VECINA THAT PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS, AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO LEGAL RESOURCES AND REPRESENTATION, THESE PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS RECEIVE PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED UNDER THE RULE OF LAW.

Program 2
Expenses: $80,000 Revenue: $0

PROMOTION OF REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION AND QUALITY OF JUSTICE:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THIS PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE FAIR, EFFECTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT...

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PROMOTION OF REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION AND QUALITY OF JUSTICE:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THIS PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE FAIR, EFFECTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT JUSTICE SYSTEMS. GRANT SUPPORT INCLUDES PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE NITA FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDE JUDICIAL AND TRIAL ADVOCACY EDUCATION FOCUSED ON ETHICAL DECISIONMAKING, PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS INITIATIVES ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC REFORM, INCLUDING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY, TO PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Program 3
Expenses: $55,000 Revenue: $0

CULTIVATION OF THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE:THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND ENHANCE TRIAL...

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CULTIVATION OF THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE:THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND ENHANCE TRIAL ADVOCACY WORLDWIDE. THIS INCLUDES JUDICIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS IN COUNTRIES SUCH AS UGANDA, WHERE JUDGES AND LAWYERS RECEIVE EDUCATION ON CASE MANAGEMENT, CIVIL PROCEDURE, AND ADVOCACY TECHNIQUES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EXCHANGES, INCLUDING THE IRELAND PROGRAM, WHICH FOSTERS COLLABORATION BETWEEN U.S. AND IRISH TRIAL LAWYERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN COMMON LAW JURISDICTIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,006,880
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $632,691
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,639,571

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $295,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $21,998
Program Expenses $295,000
Other Expenses $154,533
TOTAL EXPENSES $449,533

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,639,571 $910,540 +0.8%
Expenses $449,533 $520,505 -0.1%
Net Income $1,190,038 $390,035 +2.1%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
14

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
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROMAN SILBERFELD PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
A CLIFFORD EDWARDS VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MICHAELS SECRETARY/TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MATTHEWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ROY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ROGERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BOSTWICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN FLYNN PETERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN LITTLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM WHITEHURST JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANEL KUEBKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
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 $1,639,571 $449,533 $10,306,374 $1,190,038
2024 $910,540 $520,505 $8,315,307 $390,035
2023 $354,070 $479,275 $7,546,618 $-125,205
2022 $379,028 $419,192 $6,588,266 $-40,164
2021 $195,874 $410,041 $8,069,641 $-214,167
2020 $475,429 $379,051 $6,879,394 $96,378
2019 $1,509,067 $416,899 $6,052,691 $1,092,168
2018 $464,026 $308,461 $4,231,106 $155,565
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