Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE OBJECTIVES OF NCBA ARE:- TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS;- TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;- TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE;- TO DELIVER THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGAL SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC;- TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY THE PUBLIC;- TO ENCOURAGE CORDIAL AND FRIENDLY RELATIONS AMONG ITS MEMBERS;- TO MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE BENCH AND THE BAR;- TO WORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE COUNTY AND STATE JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES IN NORTHERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY; AND- TO OBTAIN GREATER RECOGNITION FOR ITS MEMBERS IN COUNTY AND STATE JUDICIAL ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $147,546
- Spending
- $158,587
- Highest pay
- $69,334, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (3)
- Arbitration services provided to the general public in an effort to increase judicial efficiency
- Seminars and conventions provided to members to increase professional conduct and betterment of services offered to the general public
- Advertising to the general public to increase awareness of available legal services and alternatives
Source: Form 990EZ 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 2024.
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 September 1982.
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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