Lancaster Bar Association
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE THE COMPETENCE, ETHICS, AND COLLEGIALITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR ALL IN LANCASTER COUNTY.
- Income
- $742,849
- Spending
- $685,012
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $154,545, 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 (4)
- OPERATION AND CIRCULATION OF THE "LANCASTER LAW REVIEW." APPROX. 800 ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS RECEIVE THE PUBLICATION ON A WEEKLY BASIS
- LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE- REFERRALS DURING 2024 TOTALED 583.
- CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
- THE SAFE DRIVING ACADEMY PROGRAM WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE TWO COURSES, DEFENSIVE DRIVING AND ALIVE AT 25, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH IN-PERSON CLASSROOM SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON REDUCING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, PREVENTING MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS, SAVING LIVES, AND CREATING SAFER ROADS FOR EVERYONE. THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE EQUIPS DRIVERS WITH THE SKILLS TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS BY PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGES IN DRIVING ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS, ENCOURAGING RESPECTFUL, LAWFUL, AND SAFETY-CONSCIOUS DECISIONS. THE ALIVE AT 25 COURSE EMPOWERS YOUNG DRIVERS, AGES 16 TO 24, TO MAKE SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND LEGAL DRIVING DECISIONS BY INCREASING AWARENESS OF ROADWAY RISKS, UNDERSTANDING FACTORS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE A DRIVER'S CONTROL, AND MAKING CHOICES THAT LEAD TO SAFER OUTCOMES. BOTH COURSES ARE OFFERED OVER A FOUR WEEK PERIOD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
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 October 13, 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 May 1942.
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 October 21, 2026.
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