Westchester County Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE ENDS OF JUSTICE, TO CULTIVATE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, TO MAINTAIN THE AVAILABILITY OF THE LAW TO ALL WHO SEEK REDRESS, TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, TO ELEVATE THE STANDARD OF INTEGRITY, HONOR, COMPETENCE AND COURTESY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AND TO PARTICIPATE WITH ALL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY IN SEEKING AND PERFECTING THE COMMON GOOD.
- Income
- $728,920
- Spending
- $622,082
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $154,925, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- NETWORKING EVENTS: THE WCBA PROVIDES LAWYERS WITH LARGE AND SMALLER NETWORKING EVENTS. THE ANNUAL BANQUET DRAWS MORE THAN 350 ATTENDEES, THE ANNUAL MEETING/PRESIDENTS DINNER DRAWS OVER 150, THE GOLF OUTING SELLS OUT AND THE HOLIDAY PARTY HAS AN ATTENDANCE OF ALMOST 125. THESE EVENTS BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS.
- PUBLIC OUTREACH: THE WCBA'S LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE ("LRS") PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH THE NAMES OF ATTORNEYS WHO ARE QUALIFIED IN THE AREA OF THE PUBLIC'S NEED. THE ATTORNEYS AGREE TO WORK AT AN INITIAL CONSULTATION FEE OF $40. THERE IS NO CHARGE DIRECTLY TO THE POTENTIAL CLIENT FROM LRS, BUT THE ATTORNEYS PAY A FEE TO BE ON THE LRS LIST. A PORTION OF THE FEES EARNED BY THE ATTORNEYS IS REMITTED TO THE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION ALLOWS ABOUT 20 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TEAMS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE ARGUING A CASE BEFORE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & JUDGES IN COURTROOMS AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION: THE WCBA PRESENTS ABOUT 50 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS ON TOPIC AREAS RELEVANT TO ALL AREAS OF LAW PRACTICE. THEY ARE WELL RECEIVED AND WELL ATTENDED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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