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Mobile Bar Foundation Inc

EIN 63-1126189 · Mobile, AL

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

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE THE BETTERMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND BETTERMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
11 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$10,000 spent. FUNDS WERE DONATED TO LEGAL SERVICES ALABAMA (LSA)- MOBILE, AL OFFICE TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. LSA PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL AID AND PROMOTES COLLABORATION TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS OF POVERTY.
$10,000 spent. FUNDS WERE DONATED TO THE SOUTH ALABAMA VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. THE GRANT MONEY IS ESSENTIAL TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES (I.E. RENT, INSURANCE, ACCOUNTING AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSES).
$2,500 spent. FUNDS WERE DONATED TO VIA COMMUNITY CENTER OF MOBILE TO ASSIST THEM IN CONTINUING THEIR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE TO SUPORT AND ASSIST SENIOR CITIZENS.
$7,500 spent. FUNDS WERE DONATED TO ASSISTANCE LEAGUES OF MOBILE (2500), AND VETERANS COURT(5000). THESE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED AS NEEDED BY THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
FUNDS WERE DONATED TO ASSISTANCE LEAGUES OF MOBILE (2500), AND VETERANS COURT(5000). THESE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED AS NEEDED BY THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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? 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? 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 1995.
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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