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EIN 23-7105896

Baltimore Bar Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
Description
The Baltimore Bar Foundation offers pro bono legal resources to individuals in Baltimore City who are otherwise unable to pay for those resources and provides other legal related services in the community. It coordinates referrals to lawyers participating in a reduced fee program for citizens who are unable to afford legal representation through its Access to Justice program. Additionally, it hosts an annual party for homeless children in the community as part of its Young Lawyers' Public Service and Holiday Party initiative.
Related structure
Baltimore Bar Foundation is a subordinate organization under The Bar Association of Baltimore City.
Total revenues
$321,167
2023
Total expenses
$329,090
2023
Total assets
$429,117
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Baltimore Bar Foundation

Various programs to provide legal assistance for low-income & elderly

Grants made by Baltimore Bar Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Bar Association of Baltimore CityAccess To Justice/reduced Fee Program, Podcasting for Legal Education, Lsep Cont., Pro Bono Day, Yld Public Service, and To Provide Free Legal Services To the Elderly.$299,225

Who funds Baltimore Bar Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC)General Support$100,198
David and Barbara B Hirschhorn FoundationSupport for the Senior Legal Services Program$15,000
Strong City BaltimoreFellow Cost Share$12,500

Personnel at Baltimore Bar Foundation

NameTitle
Karen FastExecutive Director

Financials for Baltimore Bar Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$271,118
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,101
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$31,187
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,761
Total revenues$321,167

Form 990s for Baltimore Bar Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from David and Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,198 from Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC)
April 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
111 N Calvert St 627
Baltimore, MD 21202
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
baltimorebar.org/baltimore-bar-foundation/about-the-bbf/ 
Phone
(410) 539-5936
IRS details
EIN
23-7105896
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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