State Bar of Arizona
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What it says it does
THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE. CONSISTENT WITH THESE GOALS, THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE (CONT'D ON SCH O) ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE COMPETENCY, ETHICS, AND PROFESSIONALISM OF LAWYERS PRACTICING IN ARIZONA.
- Income
- $19.8 million
- Spending
- $18.0 million
- Employees
- 113
- Volunteers
- 2,268
- Highest pay
- $261,859, ceo/executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- REGULATORY - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA ASSISTS THE COURT WITH THE REGULATION AND DISCIPLINE OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW. THE STATE BAR RECEIVES, SCREENS, AND INVESTIGATES COMPLAINTS AGAINST ATTORNEYS, WHICH MAY BE DISMISSED, REQUIRE REMEDIAL ACTION OR LEAD TO MORE FORMAL PROCEEDINGS RESULTING IN VARIOUS FORMS OF DISCIPLINE.
- COMPLIANCE - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR IS CHARGED WITH ENSURING THE COMPETENCY OF LAWYERS. CONSISTENT WITH RULE 44, LEGAL SPECIALIZATION, THE STATE BAR ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM THROUGH THE BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LEGAL SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 45, MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, THE STATE BAR ENSURES ACTIVE MEMBERS COMPLETE REQUIRED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE STATE BAR ALSO ASSISTS IN PROCESSING PRO HAC VICE ADMISSIONS UNDER RULE 39 AND PROCESSES IN HOUSE COUNSEL REGISTRATIONS UNDER RULE 38.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR IS TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REGARDING SUBSTANTIVE LAW, BEST PRACTICES, PROCEDURE AND ETHICS AND PROVIDE FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PRACTICE OF LAW. THE STATE BAR IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR FOSTERING IDEALS OF INTEGRITY, LEARNING, COMPETENCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICE AMONG ATTORNEYS AND SERVE THE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE STATE BAR FOSTERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ATTORNEYS THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ON ADVISORY GROUPS, COMMITTEES, SECTIONS, AND TASK FORCES, AND BY PROVIDING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, LEGAL RESOURCES AND VARIOUS OTHER MEMBER SERVICES.
- ACCESS TO JUSTICE: PURSUANT TO RULE 32 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA, THE STATE BAR MISSION INCLUDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE, WHICH INVOLVES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO OUR LEGAL SYSTEM FOR ALL ARIZONIANS. THE BAR CARRIES OUT THIS TASK THROUGH ITS PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER BY SUPPORTING VARIOUS LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS, ASSISTING WITH ACCESS TO ATTORNEYS, WORKING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS, AND BY SUPPORTING THE SUPREME COURT'S ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION.PUBLICATIONS: (1) ARIZONA ATTORNEY - MONTHLY MAGAZINE WITH SUBSTANTIVEARTICLES ABOUT LEGAL ISSUES AND TOPICS THAT AFFECT THE LEGALPROFESSION; (2) ELEGAL - SERIES OF ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS UPDATINGMEMBERS ON LEGAL NEWS, ISSUES, ETHICS OPINIONS AND COURT CASESTHE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND OF THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA IS A TRUST AND, AS SUCH, IS TECHNICALLY A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY FROM THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THE STATE BAR HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE, IT IS INCLUDED IN THE STATE BAR'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX REPORTING. THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REIMBURSING LOSSES CAUSED BY THE DISHONEST CONDUCT OF LAWYERS ADMITTED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN ARIZONA. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 22 CLAIMS FILED WITH THE FUND.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 April 1988.
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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