Milwaukee Bar Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO BE AN INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE INTERESTS OF THE LAWYERS, JUDGES AND THE PEOPLE OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY BY WORKING TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF THE LOCAL BENCH AND BAR; ENCOURAGE COLLEGIALITY, PUBLIC SERVICE AND PROFESSIONALISM ON THE PART OF THE LAWYERS OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN; IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY; SUPPORT THE COURTS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; AND INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CRUCIAL ROLE THAT THE LAW PLAYS IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY.
- Income
- $631,119
- Spending
- $720,022
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $118,928, 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 (3)
- THE MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OVER 100 HOURS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT TO KEEP ATTORNEYS UPDATED ON NEW PROGRESS IN THE LEGAL FIELD AS WELL AS HELP THEM EARN CREDIT TO MAINTAIN THEIR LICENSE.
- THE MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION'S LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE PROVIDES BOTH ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC TO LOCATE AN APPROPRIATE ATTORNEY TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR LEGAL NEEDS AS WELL AS A REVENUE SOURCE VIA REFERRALS FOR LOCAL PRACTICING ATTORNEYS.
- THE MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION'S MEETINGS AND EVENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNTIES FOR MEMBERS TO INTERFACE AND OBTAIN AN IMPORTANT CONNECTION WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES ACROSS LEGAL FIELDS. ATTORNEYS CAN BECOME ISOLATED IN THE INCREASINGLY TECHNICAL WORLD AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT IS IMPORTANT FOR CAREER GROWTH AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH.
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.
Not 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.
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 1979.
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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