Pasadena Bar Association
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What it says it does
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC WELFARE THROUGH LEGAL EXPERTISE; AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
- Income
- $115,645
- Spending
- $123,432
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $38,316, exec. 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)
- $24,230 spent. THE PROBATE SECTION OF THE PASADENA BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS ONCE A MONTH TO PROVIDE MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ATTORNEYS THAT PRACTICE IN THE PROBATE, TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING AREA. SPEAKERS ARE WELL KNOWN JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE IN THAT FIELD. THE MEETINGS ARE WELL ATTENDED AND ALSO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK.
- THE FAMILY LAW SECTION OF THE PASADENA BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS ONCE A MONTH TO PROVIDE MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ATTORNEYS THAT PRACTICE IN THE FAMILY LAW AREA. SPEAKERS ARE WELL KNOWN JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE IN THAT FIELD. THE MEETINGS ARE WELL ATTENDED AND ALSO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK.
- $16,522 spent. THE LABOR & EMPLOYMENT SECTION OF THE PASADENA BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS ONCE A MONTH TO PROVIDE MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ATTORNEYS THAT PRACTICE IN THE LABOR & EMPLOYMENT AREA. SPEAKERS ARE WELL KNOWN JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE IN THAT FIELD. THE MEETINGS ARE WELL ATTENDED AND ALSO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK.
- $50,622 spent. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED BY THE PASADENA BAR ASSOCIATION.
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 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 December 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 June 1968.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Pasadena Hospital Association Ltd (Pasadena, CA), EIN 95-1644036. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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