Federal Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE FBA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FBA, SEEKS TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED OF FEDERAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE PRACTICE OF FEDERAL LAWYERS AND THE FEDERAL COURTS; KEEP ITS MEMBERS ABREAST OF CURRENT FEDERAL ISSUES; PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION TO THE PROFESSION; PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS TO INTERACT, PROFESSIONALLY AND SOCIALLY; AND PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ETHICAL CONDUCT. THE CHAPTER ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL FBA INITIATIVES AND LEADERSHIP.
- Income
- $182,443
- Spending
- $205,343
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 47
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- $154,645 spent. EVENTS FOR MEMBERS: LUNCHEONS: FBA INVITE DISTINGUISHED GUEST OR PANEL TO DISCUSS TIMELY ISSUES, AND ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL BAR TO NETWORK AND MINGLE. CLE SEMINARS TO ENSURE EASE FOR THE MEMBERS TO OBTAIN CLE CREDIT. BOARDROOM LUNCHES ARE EVENTS GIVE MEMBERS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DINE IN AN INTIMATE, CASUAL SETTING WITH SOME OF OUR SHARPEST AND MOST ENGAGING LOCAL FIGURES. WOMEN LAWYERS INITIATIVE IS TO ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE IN OUR LEGAL COMMUNITY ON THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN LAWYERS, AND TO FOSTER NETWORKING AND BUSINESS GENERATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN LAWYERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
- $6,500 spent. THE FBA SF CHAPTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO SIMILAR LAWYER ASSOCIATIONS, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVES. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE AIMED AT ADVANCING THE SHARED MISSION OF PROMOTING LEGAL EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
- THE FBA SF CHAPTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO SIMILAR LAWYER ASSOCIATIONS, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVES. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE AIMED AT ADVANCING THE SHARED MISSION OF PROMOTING LEGAL EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 October 13, 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 September 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 April 1988.
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 October 21, 2026.
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