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Hennepin County Bar Association

EIN 41-0745313 · Minneapolis, MN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HCBA IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS BY ADVANCING PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICAL CONDUCT, DIVERSITY, COMPETENCE, PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLEGIALITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO ENSURE THE FAIRNESS AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM, PROMOTES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONFIDENCE IN OUR SYSTEM OF JUSTICE, AND WORKS WITH THE COURTS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$93,057, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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)
  1. THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS MINNESOTA'S LARGEST DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION AND HAS SERVED THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY SINCE 1919. THE HCBA'S CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IS MADE UP OF OVER 5,700 ATTORNEYS, LAW STUDENTS, AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS WHO EITHER WORK OR RESIDE IN HENNEPIN COUNTY. THE HCBA PROVIDES ITS MEMBERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS WORKS TO PROVIDE THE BROADER COMMUNITY WITH IMPROVED ACCESS TO JUSTICE CURRENT PROGRAMS. OFFERINGS INCLUDE - LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE THAT ASSISTS OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, HELPING CONNECT THEM WITH ATTORNEYS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT CAN PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR LEGAL PROBLEMS - COMMUNICATION PUBLICATIONS FOCUSING ON SUBSTANTIVE LAW ISSUES AND LEGAL NEW - CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) PROGRAMS, MANY FREE CLE FOR HCBA MEMBERS EACH YEAR - PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COURTS TO OFFER THE PUBLIC GREATER ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE - OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRO BONO WORK AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS - DIVERSITY INITIATIVES FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION - PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS - LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS - RECOGNITION/AWARDS PROGRAMS TO HIGHLIGHT AND ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONALISM AND DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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