Wichita Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, THE ELEVATION OF THE STANDARD OF THE PROFESSION, THE ATTAINMENT OF THE GREATEST DEGREE OF RESPECT FOR THE EFFORTS AND INFLUENCE OF THE BAR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; THE CULTIVATION OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AND THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LAW LIBRARY AND A BUILDING THEREFORE.
- Income
- $343,933
- Spending
- $336,822
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
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)
- CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - SPONSOR 25-30 CLE CLASSES PER YEAR ON VARIOUS TOPICS. ATTENDANCE RANGES FROM 15 TO 200 PEOPLE AND QUALIFIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT.
- LAW DAY/AWARDS LUNCHEON - HOST LUNCHEON TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND TO HONOR DESERVING MEMBERS WITH AWARDS. FURNISH SPEAKERS TO AREA SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RULE OF LAW.
- JUDGES' DAY - PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY TO GET TOGETHER IN AN INFORMAL SETTING FOR FUN AND COLLEGIALITY.
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 May 1935.
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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