Smith County Bar Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE SMITH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR THE LEGAL COMMUNITY SERVING SMITH COUNTY. SINCE 1933, THE SCBA HAS BEEN PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM OF LAW PRACTICES; SUPPORT THE WELLBEING OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT SMITH COUNTY; AND INCREASE THE INVOLVEMENT OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
- Income
- $71,638
- Spending
- $83,879
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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)
- $23,504 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - EVERY MONTH, THE SCBA HOSTS A ONE-HOUR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CLASS, FREE TO SCBA MEMBERS. THESE CLASSES FOCUS ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES CONFRONTING LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING ETHICAL ISSUES AND STANDARDS, CHANGING LANDSCAPES OF TEXAS AND FEDERAL LAW, COMPLEXITIES IN IMMIGRATION/FAMILY/ETC. LAW PRACTICES, AND MORE. THESE MONTHLY CLASSES IMPACT MORE THAN 300 ATTORNEYS EVERY YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCBA WILL FACILITATE MULTI-DAY CLE AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS.
- $20,100 spent. WELLBEING AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES - THE SCBA RECOGNIZES THAT THE LEGAL PROFESSION IS A HIGH PRESSURED AND HIGH INTENSITY CAREER FIELD. BURNOUT AND RECRUITMENT ISSUES NOT ONLY IMPACT LOCAL FIRMS AND BUSINESSES, THEY IMPACT OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. SMITH COUNTY, AND ALL OF EAST TEXAS, NEEDS A HEALTHY POPULATION OF JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, ETC. THE SCBA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO REDUCE STRESS AND FOCUS ON THEIR WELLBEING. ANNUALLY, SUCH PROGRAMS IMPACT APPROXIMATELY 400 LEGAL PROFESSIONALS.
- $8,001 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ENGAGEMENT - THE SCBA PROVIDES AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE WITH NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, THE SCBA IS ABLE TO CONNECT MEMBERS WITH A VARIETY OF WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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