AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRIAL CONSULTANTS

EIN: 942941237

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$220,219
Total Expenses
$210,275
Total Assets
$199,420
Net Assets
$199,420
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MICHELLE REY LAROCCA
Phone
2173212480
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRIAL CONSULTANTS, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $220K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $210K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

ASTC MEMBERS HELP LITIGATORS BECOME BETTER AT THEIR CRAFT THROUGH TRIAL CONSULTING EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $128,045

DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ITS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. WE HOSTED OUR LARGEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO DATE, WITH ATTENDANCE...

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DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ITS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. WE HOSTED OUR LARGEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO DATE, WITH ATTENDANCE REACHING 150 PARTICIPANTS, PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION, INDUSTRY UPDATES, AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EXPANDING ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR MEMBERS REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EXPANDED PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES BY HOSTING ADDITIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS DESIGNED TO FOSTER COLLABORATION, MENTORSHIP, AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING AMONG MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WERE STRENGTHENED THROUGH AN INCREASE IN PUBLISHED ARTICLES AUTHORED BY MEMBERS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND BEST PRACTICES WITHIN THE THE FIELD. FURTHERMORE, THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED ITS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES TO REFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS, REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS, AND BEST PRACTICES, ENSURING MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO RELEVANT, HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $91,168
Program Service Revenue $128,316
Investment Income $735
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $220,219

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $128,045
Other Expenses $210,275
TOTAL EXPENSES $210,275

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $220,219 $233,016 -0.1%
Expenses $210,275 $171,804 +0.2%
Net Income $9,944 $61,212 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

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
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RYAN LIFFRIG TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL VALDEZ SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY SPIECKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTI HARRINGTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLINT TOWNSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAYE HONIG PAST PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE REY LAROCCA PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE HICKOX VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
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 $220,219 $210,275 $199,420 $9,944
2024 $233,016 $171,804 $189,476 $61,212
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