Spokane County Bar Association

EIN: 916187659

Spokane, WA

Total Revenue
$330,098
Total Expenses
$394,859
Total Assets
$214,930
Net Assets
$212,013
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Phone
5094772665
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Spokane County Bar Association, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $330K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $395K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TO ENHANCE THEINTEGRITY AND COMPETENCE OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND TO PURSUE GREATERACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT MEMBERS OF THE LEGALPROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WEBCASTS AND CONFERENCES. THEASSOCIATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE SEMINARS OF THE HIGHEST...

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CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT MEMBERS OF THE LEGALPROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WEBCASTS AND CONFERENCES. THEASSOCIATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE SEMINARS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY,UTILIZING LOCAL TALENT WHILE KEEPING REGISTRATION COSTS AT A MINIMUM.DIGITAL RECORDINGS OF SEMINARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.GAL TRAINING - ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROFESSIONALSWITH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND RESOURCES.NEWSLETTER - ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE THE CALENDAR CALL NEWSLETTER, ISSUEDTWICE MONTHLY, EITHER BY MAIL OR DIGITALLY. MANY MEMBERS RECEIVE THEDIGITAL VERSION VIA E-MAIL.THE CALENDAR CALL CONTAINS CLE NOTICES MEETING NOTICES ANDANNOUNCEMENTS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTYCOURT INFORMATION AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATA THAT IS VITAL TO THEPRACTICE OF LAW.ONLINE ACCESS TO SPOKANE COUNTY COURT DOCUMENTS - THE SPOKANE COUNTYBAR ASSOCIATION HAS WORKED TOWARD THE GOAL OF HAVING SPOKANE COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE.

Program 2

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES, PRO BONO SERVICES, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS: LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A "LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE" FOR THE PUBLIC.VOLUNTEER LEGAL...

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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES, PRO BONO SERVICES, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS: LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A "LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE" FOR THE PUBLIC.VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES - THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. ONLINE ACCESS TO AN UP-TO-DATE SPOKANE COUNTY COURT FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR ROSTER FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OTHER FUNCTIONS - THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SPONSORS OTHER FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS WHICH BENEFITS THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE BAR AS A WHOLE: REGULAR BAR LUNCHEONS ARE OFFERED FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY OR COMMUNITY LEADERS.THE ANNUAL PROFESSIONALISM DINNER HONORS A MEMBER OF THE LEGALCOMMUNITY WHO EXHIBITS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM AND HONORS MEMBERS OF BAR WHO HAVE BEEN PRACTICING FOR 50 YEARS.THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND VLP SILENT AUCTION IS A FAVORITE OF THELOCAL MEMBERSHIP. THE PARTY PROVIDES THE MEMBERSHIP AN OPPORTUNITY TOMEET LONG-TIME FRIENDS AND SPREAD SOME GOOD CHEER. THE SILENT AUCTIONIS A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE LEGAL AID, A RELATED501(C)3 ORGANIZATION.

Program 3

PRACTICE AREA SUPPORT AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT. SCBA MEMBERS AREINVITED TO AFFILIATE WITH "SECTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT CONCERNSIMILAR PRACTICE AREAS, INTERESTS, OR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE...

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PRACTICE AREA SUPPORT AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT. SCBA MEMBERS AREINVITED TO AFFILIATE WITH "SECTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT CONCERNSIMILAR PRACTICE AREAS, INTERESTS, OR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE. MEMBERSHIPIN PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS PROMOTES CAMARADERIE, NETWORKING, ANDFELLOWSHIP IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS THEFOLLOWING ACTIVE SECTIONS: YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION, INDIAN LAW SECTION, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION, DIVERSITY SECTION, FAMILY LAW SECTION, SOLO & SMALL PRACTICE SECTION AND ELDER DISABILITY AND ESTATE PLANNING SECTION.ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DIVERSITY SECTION AND THE YOUNGLAWYERS DIVISION ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE DIVERSITY SECTION: THE MISSION OFTHE DIVERSITY SECTION IS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE LOCAL LEGALCOMMUNITY AND ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION FOR SPOKANEATTORNEYS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,VETERAN STATUS, PRACTICE AREA, AGE AND DISABILITY IN THE MEMBERSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION. TH0ROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, THE DIVERSITY SECTION IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING INCLUSIVENESS THROUGH ONGOING EFFORTS FOCUSING ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF DIVERSE ATTORNEYS WITHIN THE LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION ANDJUDICIAL SYSTEM. THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION: THE MISSION OF THE YLD ISTO PROVIDE NETWORKING, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO THOSEBEGTNNING THEIR LEGAL CAREERS IN SPOKANE, REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF NEW AND YOUNG LAWYERS TO THE COUNTY AND STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS, ANDPROMOTE SOCIAL AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO CREATE A BETTERCONNECTED AND MORE COLLEGIAL LEGAL COMMUNITY. MEMBERS OF THE SCBA WHOARE UNDER THE AGE OF 36 OR WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF PRACTICE(WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER) ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS OF THE YLD WITHOUTFURTHER DUES OR REGISTRATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $324,374
Investment Income $5,724
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $330,098

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,734
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $192,125
TOTAL EXPENSES $394,859

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $330,098 $326,097 +0.0%
Expenses $394,859 $383,400 +0.0%
Net Income $-64,761 $-57,303 +0.1%
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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
9
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
3
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Darren Digiacinto President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Pontarolo President Elect 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Dickinson Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deanna Willman Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Kovarick Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Livres Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanna Puryear Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Faust Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Love Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Staub Trustee 2.00
Director
$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 $330,098 $394,859 $214,930 $-64,761
2023 $424,593 $367,227 $337,710 $57,366
2022 $358,634 $310,470 $319,615 $48,164
2021 $256,150 $198,268 $288,578 $57,882
2020 $267,844 $246,693 $240,247 $21,151
2019 $275,226 $261,227 $222,938 $13,999
2018 $261,817 $257,505 $189,658 $4,312
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