International Association of Defense Counsel
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What it says it does
THE IADC DEDICATES ITSELF TO SERVING AND BENEFITING OUR MEMBERS, THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AND THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY ENHANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CAMARADERIE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW.
- Income
- $4.4 million
- Spending
- $4.2 million
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $249,377, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 October 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)
- THE IADC PRODUCES JOURNALS FOCUSING ON SUBSTANTIVE LAW, PROCEDURES, AND TRIAL TECHNIQUES; NEWSLETTERS CONTAINING ARTICLES ON CURRENT ISSUES, CASES, AND TRENDS; AND OTHER SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS TO AID IN TRIAL PRACTICE AND LITIGATION.
- THE IADC CONDUCTS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON THE LATEST TRENDS AND LEGAL ISSUES TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
- THE IADC HOLDS MEETINGS ANNUALLY FOR MEMBERS TO GATHER WITH THEIR PEERS, OBTAIN VALUABLE TRAINING THROUGH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1949.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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