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Atlanta Bar Foundation Inc

EIN 58-1676758 · Atlanta, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ATLANTA BAR FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION'S CHARITABLE PROJECTS THAT ASSIST YOUTH, PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES, PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, AND PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION HAS AN ANNUAL GRANT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS LOCAL PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP THEM MEET THE LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME CITIZENS.

Income
$568,293
Spending
$460,530
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$126,169, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $205,000 spent. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE SECTION OF THE ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, BUT NEED LEGAL HELP.
  2. $48,850 spent. GRANTS FROM VARIOUS PRACTICE SECTIONS OF THE ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF RECIPIENTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE SECTION LEADERSHIP.
  3. $67,108 spent. FUNDING TO THE ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION SUMMER LAW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING AND SUMMER EMPLOYMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE MINORITIES AND FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM INTRODUCES THE STUDENTS TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW, PROVIDES SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AND MENTORING TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR SUMMER JOB AND IN FUTURE EMPLOYMENT, ENCOURAGES THEM TO GO TO COLLEGE TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND PROVIDES MENTORING TO ASSIST THEM IN THIS PROCESS.
  4. $67,519 spent. OTHER GRANTS AWARDED INCLUDE MINORITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF POLICE OFFICERS SLAIN IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND VARIOUS OTHER GRANTS RELATED TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
  5. OTHER GRANTS AWARDED INCLUDE MINORITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF POLICE OFFICERS SLAIN IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND VARIOUS OTHER GRANTS RELATED TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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