Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
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What it says it does
THE CLEVELAND ACADEMY OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS (CATA) IS AN ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF LAWYERS REPRESENTING INJURED PEOPLE IN ALL AREAS OF PERSONAL INJURY LAW, INCLUDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND PRODUCT LIABILITY LAW. CATA WAS FOUNDED IN 1959 BY A DEDICATED GROUP OF CLEVELAND ATTORNEYS WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING TRIAL LAWYERS BETTER REPRESENT THEIR CLIENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION. CATA REMAINS COMMITTED TO THAT GOAL TODAY, PROVIDING MEMBER ATTORNEYS ACCESS TO AN EXTENSIVE DEPOSITION BANK, THE CATA NEWS, CLE SEMINARS, AN EMAIL LISTSERVE, AND AN INTERACTIVE CATA BLOG. CATA IS OPERATED BY SELECTED OFFICERS AND A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MEETS MONTHLY TO DISCUSS WAYS THAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN CONTINUE TO BETTER SERVE ITS MEMBERS. MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND ACADEMY OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE RESOURCES: DEPOSITION BANK CATA MEMBERS HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 10,000 REPORTS AND TRIAL DEPOSITIONS OF EXPERTS ROUTINELY USED IN PERSO
- Income
- $71,810
- Spending
- $47,873
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION BENEFITS AND A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE INDUSTRY COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION.
Source: Form 990EZ 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.
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 September 2018.
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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