Monroe County Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW, TO CULTIVATE SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND TO INCREASE ITS USEFULNESS IN PROMOTING THE DUE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, THE MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION SHALL PROVIDE QUALITY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGIALITY AND NETWORKING AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE GIVING, PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF CIVILITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL CONDUCT, WORK WITH THE COURT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN THE MONROE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM AND RELATED ROW OFFICES,AND KEEP THE COMMUNITY INFORMED OF THE ROLE AND WORK OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
- Income
- $724,949
- Spending
- $741,882
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 50
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 (1)
- $602,547 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS, WORKS WITH COURT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN MONROE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM AND RELATED ROW OFFICES, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGIALITY AND NETWORKING AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE "FIND A LAWYER PROGRAM", PRO-BONO SERVICES, PUBLIC CLINICS, COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING "MOCK TRIAL" PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, ANNUAL "LAW DAY" WRITING COMPETITION, AS WELL AS INFORMING THE COMMUNITY OF THE ROLE AND WORK OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PUBLISHES THE MONROE LEGAL REPORTER WITH APPROXIMATELY 475 SUBSCRIBERS.
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 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 2025.
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 April 1993.
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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