Minnesota State Bar Association Msba
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What it says it does
MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, PROVIDES VALUED RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERS, AND STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE LAW AND THE EQUAL ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR ALL.
- Income
- $5.8 million
- Spending
- $6.2 million
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $266,347, ceo
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 (3)
- BENCH & BAR IS MSBA'S PREMIER PUBLICATION, PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH MONTHLY UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAW, ISSUES FACING THE PROFESSION, PRACTICE TIPS, ANALYSIS, AND COMMENTARY. MSBA ALSO PROVIDES MANY ONLINE SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS, INCLUDING PRACTICE TOOLS FOR RESEARCH, CURRENT INFORMATION ON LEGISLATION, COURT DECISIONS, AND ETHICS; AND LINKS TO PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS.
- SECTION INVOLVEMENT AND EDUCATION: MSBA PROVIDES EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH MOST THROUGH ITS PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS,. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) SEMINARS THAT ARE DELIVERED IN-PERSON, ONLINE, AND RECORDED FOR LATER ON-DEMAND VIEWING. IN ADDITION TO THESE CLE PROGRAMS, MSBA RUNS REGULAR BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAININGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
- THE ASSOCATION PROVIDES THE SERVICE OF COLLECTING DUES FOR VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. SUCH DUES ARE COLLECTED WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S DUES, AND ARE SUBSEQUENTLY FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS. DUES COLLECTED FOR/REMITTED TO: DISTRICTS $1,414,700, MN STATE BAR FOUNDATION $54,725.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 August 1978.
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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