Onondaga County Bar Association
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What it says it does
TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FOSTER THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND TO SERVE AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS.
- Income
- $266,431
- Spending
- $288,756
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $103,515, 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)
- LAWYER REFERRAL: THE BAR ASSOCIATION WILL CONNECT THOSE IN NEED OF LEGAL SERVICES TO A LICENSED ATTORNEY WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THAT TYPE OF LEGAL ISSUE.
- SOCIAL EVENTS: THE BAR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS SOCIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK PROJECTS WHICH BRING MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZED BAR TOGETHER TO SHARE EXPERIENCES.
- CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: SEMINARS ARE HELD EACH YEAR WITH TOPICS FOCUSING ON TIMELY SUBJECTS SUCH AS RECENT REFORM, LEGISLATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LAW. PROGRAMS ARE ALSO HELD TO HELP ATTORNEYS IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND OFFICE
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1939.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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