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Foundation of the Monroe County Bar

EIN 16-6073110 · Rochester, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WITH THE STATED PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS WHICH ADVANCE AND IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

Income
$97,946
Spending
$107,658
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
81.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$109,619, executive director - resigned dec 2024

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 81.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $576 spent. PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN - FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITY, INCLUDING COLLECTING CONTRIBUTIONS, MANAGING THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO, AND DISBURSING FUNDS COLLECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAMPAIGN DOCUMENTS.
  2. $46,650 spent. GRANTS - FOUNDATION ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF PROVIDING GRANTS (INCLUDING THE USE OF EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION) TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND THOSE WHOSE MISSION FITS WITHIN SUCH PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION.
  3. $5,000 spent. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM - FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR A HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM WHICH FACILITATES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ATTORNEYS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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