John Marshall Bar Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The John Marshall Bar Association exists to serve the law student community by promoting collegiality professional growth and engagement through social events educational events mentorship networking and service activities that support students throughout their legal education.
- Income
- $68,521
- Spending
- $52,002
- Reserves
- 8.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2026, 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 (1)
- $52,023 spent. The John Marshall Bar Association provided educational professional development social and community service programming to the law student body throughout the academic year. Key activities included: a welcome orientation event for incoming students; ongoing community-building programs such as Mocha Monday study breaks 1L tips and tricks and member engagement events; the annual Barristers Ball a signature event fostering collegiality across the student body; seasonal social events including Halloween and other gatherings; an alumni tailgate connecting current students with the broader legal community; and service initiatives including a canned food drive and other charitable activities benefiting the local community. These programs served the law schools student population approximately 500+ members and supported the organizations mission of professional development academic support and community engagement.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.
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 2024.
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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