Savannah Bar Association Inc
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What it says it does
TO PROVIDE LEGAL EDUCATION AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
- Income
- $143,030
- Spending
- $123,359
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 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 (1)
- Public Legal Resources: The SBA maintains a publicly accessible "Find a Lawyer" directory on its website. This service allows members of the Savannah community to easily search for local legal representation by practice area. Educational and Legal System Support:The organization heavily supports legal education and local court events. Members volunteer their time to coordinate and assist with key annual events, such as: 1) The annual mass swearing-in ceremony for newly admitted lawyers. 2) The annual Savannah Regional Mock Trial Competition. 3) American Bar Association (ABA) Law Day activities, which include coordinating presentations at local high schools and hosting the Law Day Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. 4) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming for attorneys, such as their "Hot Topics Seminar." Professional Development and Fellowship: The SBA provides networking and professional development opportunities for local attorneys. They host numerous events throughout the year-such as the Admiral Harvey Weitz SBA Boat Ride and various YLD social events-to foster a sense of community, mentorship, and fellowship among Savannah's legal practitioners. YLD: The Young Lawyers Division actively organizes fundraisers and community service opportunities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 January 1994.
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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