Topeka Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE TOPEKA BAR ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF LAWYERS IN THE TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS, AREA. IT IS DEVOTED TO THE IMPROVEMENTS OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR LAWYERS IN THE AREA.
- Income
- $100,057
- Spending
- $99,543
- Highest pay
- $51,100, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 31, 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 (6)
- MEMBER MEETINGS: EACH MONTH (EXCEPT APRIL, JULY, AND DECEMBER) THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A LUNCHEON MEETING FOR ITS MEMBERS. DURING THE MEETING, THERE IS A SPEAKER ON SOME TOPIC OF INTEREST, USUALLY IN THE FIELD OF LAW. IN APRIL, THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS ITS ANNUAL MEETING WHICH IS A DINNER MEETING OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE ELECTED, AWARDS ARE PRESENTED, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR ARE REVIEWED. PERIODICALLY, THERE ARE MEETINGS OF VARIOUS GROUPS WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP, SUCH AS GOVERNMENT LAWYERS AND COMMITTEES.
- MEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS: PERIODICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS GOLF TOURNAMENTS, PICNICS, A THANKSGIVING DINNER (TURKEY SHOOT), AND SIMILAR SOCIAL EVENTS WHICH ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS. THESE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED AWAY FROM THE OFFICE/COURTROOM SETTING.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION: TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN MEETING THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR LICENSES TO PRACTICE LAW IN KANSAS, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS SEVERAL LOW-COST PROGRAMS EACH YEAR.
- BOARD LUNCHEONS: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS MONTHLY FOR LUNCH TO CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS.
- KANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION "BAR SHOW": ANNUALLY, THE KANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ITS ANNUAL MEETING. EVERY THREE YEARS THE MEETING IS HELD IN TOPEKA. TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT ONE EVENING FOR ATTENDEES AND THEIR GUESTS, THE TOPEKA BAR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A MUSICAL REVIEW CALLED THE "BAR SHOW." PERFORMERS ARE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE TOPEKA LEGAL COMMUNITY, BUT THERE ARE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES FOR COSTUMES, SCENERY, MUSICIANS, ETC. THE KANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A STATED SUM TO HELP DEFRAY THESE COSTS.
- LAW DAY: ANNUALLY IN MAY, THE TBA RECOGNIZES NATIONAL "LAW DAY" WITH A PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENT AT THE COURTHOUSE, AN EDUCATIONAL AD IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER, AND SPONSOR A COUNTY-WIDE COLORING CONTEST FOR LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 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 November 6, 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 March 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.
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