Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHALL BE TO:(A) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A GROUP OF SKILLED, EXPERIENCED AND RESPECTED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYERS, REPRESENTATIVE OF BOTH PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING AND ENHANCING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE;(B) ASSIST THE COURTS IN THE PROMPT AND JUST DISPOSITION OF CASES;(C) PROMOTE LEGAL EDUCATION;(D) MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;(E) PRESERVE TRIAL BY JURY AS HERETOFORE;(F) COOPERATE WITH AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COURTS, LAW SCHOOLS, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BAR ASSOCIATIONS, MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAW AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; AND (G) DISSEMINATE USEFUL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS TO THE BAR AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES ABOVE SET FORTH.
- Income
- $599,867
- Spending
- $513,818
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $77,205, 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 (2)
- THE ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY HAS A MASTER OF TRIAL ADVOCACY RETREAT WHICH INCLUDES SEMINARS AND MEETINGS FOR LAWYERS AND JUDGES. THIS RETREAT IS BENEFICIAL TO ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTEND AND MEMBERS RECEIVE REQUIRED CLE CREDITS.
- THE ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY HAS A FEDERAL PRACTICE SEMINAR, WHICH INVOLVES FEDERAL COURT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES. THIS SEMINAR IS BENEFICIAL TO ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTEND AND MEMBERS RECEIVE REQUIRED CLE CREDITS.
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 August 1989.
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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