New York State Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE LEADING VOICE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY ADVANCING THE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS OF OUR MEMBERS, EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND THE RULE OF LAW.
- Income
- $22.2 million
- Spending
- $19.5 million
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $395,861, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS HUNDREDS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. CLE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE HELD AT FACILITIES ACROSS THE STATE, PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING IN SUBJECT AREAS UTILIZED BY ATTORNEYS WORKING IN EDUCATION, THE PUBLIC SECTOR, THE CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT, AND IN PRIVATE PRACTICE. CLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE PROGRAMS, LIVE PROGRAMS, TELECONFERENCES, RECORDED PROGRAMS, WEBINARS, AND WEBCASTS.
- OTHER ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS: THE ASSOCIATION'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCULDE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS IN GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, LAWYER ASSISTANCE, LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ATTORNEYS IN PRO-BONO WORK, THE LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION, AND IN THE AREA OF LAW, YOUTH AND CITIZENSHIP. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PUBLISHES THE NYSBA JOURNAL, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS WITH SUBSTANTIVE ARTICLES ON TIMELY LEGAL TOPICS, LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS, AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
- ASSOCIATION SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES: THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS VARIOUS MEMBERSHIP SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES WHICH ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND FURTHER THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION. SECTIONS INCLUDE ANTITRUST, BUSINESS LAW, LITIGATION, FAMILY LAW, INTERNATIONAL, ELDER LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, MUNICIPAL LAW, REAL PROPERTY LAW, TAX, TRUSTS AND ESTATES, AND OTHER SECTIONS. COMMITTEES INCLUDE VARIOUS SUBJECT AREAS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES WITH DEFINED TASKS AND GOALS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 December 1944.
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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