Contra Costa County Bar Association
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What it says it does
TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO DELIVER OUTSTANDING LEGAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATING OUR MEMBERS, FOSTERING FELLOWSHIP AMONG MEMBERS OF THE BAR, BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COURT AND CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY WITH THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IT NEEDS. THE CCCBA CONSISTS OF SIX OPERATING DEPARTMENTS ALONG WITH 20 PRACTICE SECTIONS AND 21 COMMITTEES. IN ADDITION TO THE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IT RAISES FUNDS FOR LEGAL NONPROFITS THAT ASSIST THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE CCCBA ALSO ENCOURAGES MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER COURT PROGRAMS AND WITH LOCAL LEGAL NONPROFITS, ADMINISTERS A COURT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND AN EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $151,047, 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)
- LRIS - THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE ASSISTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN SCREENING ATTORNEYS FOR AREAS OF SPECIALIZED PRACTICE. THE CCCBA WILL ALSO VERIFY THAT THE REFERRAL ATTORNEY IS PROPERLY LICENSED, CARRIES MALPRACTICE INSURANCE AND HAS MET SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS IN AREAS OF EXPERTISE. THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION HAS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE FAMILY LAW ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION MEDIATION PROGRAM, THE FAMILY LAW MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM, AND THE LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ASSIST THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ACCESSING LEGAL RESOURCES THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD.
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTS MEMBERS AND DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING THEIR PRACTICE OF LAW. THIS INCLUDES SEMINARS, FORUMS, AND SELF STUDY. PART OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE LEGAL WORKSHOPS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY ONE ON ONE TO DISCUSS THEIR PARTICULAR LEGAL SITUATION. PARTICIPATION IN THE VARIOUS SECTIONS ALLOWS MEMBERS TO STAY CURRENT IN THEIR LEGAL FIELD.
- LAWYER PUBLICATION & DIRECTORY - A MONTHLY PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED FOR ALL CCCBA MEMBERS WHICH FEATURES ARTICLES OF INTEREST TO PRACTICING ATTORNEYS. A MEMBER DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE ONLINE TO MEMBERS. A COMMUNITY DIRECTORY IS ALSO AVAILABLE AND POSTED ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE. THIS IS COMPILED TO ASSIST CONSUMERS IN NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND FINDING THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THEIR NEEDS. THIS RESOURCE GUIDE INCLUDES PUBLIC AGENCIES, DEALING WITH CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CONSUMER ISSUES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DISABILITY AND HEALTHCARE, FAMILY LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, LOW INCOME ISSUES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, SENIOR SERVICES, VETERAN SERVICES, LEGAL REFERRALS, AND COMPLAINTS.
- DIVERSITY: WE HOLD A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENHANCE AWARENESS, COMBAT IMPLICIT BIAS, AND CREATE A COMMUNITY OF BELONGING. EVENTS INCLUDE LUNAR NEW YEAR, PRIDE AWARENESS, DISABILITY AWARENESS, DIVERSITY CHECKLIST, AND MORE.PROGRAMS-EVENTS NON CLE - INC - CCCBA HAS THREE PRONGS TO ITS MISSION: PROVIDING EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NON-CLE FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY. PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCIAL GATHERINGS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE NETWORKING, BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.INSTALLATION LUNCHEON (INC) - THIS EVENT IS HELD ANNUALLY FOR OUR MEMBERS. DURING THIS EVENT, WE HAVE THE PRESIDING JUDGE GIVE A STATE OF THE COURT PRESENTATION. WE ALSO INSTALL ALL OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS AND SECTION LEADERS AT THIS EVENT.
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 March 1977.
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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