Program areas at Brooklyn Bar Association
The Brooklyn Bar Lawyers Referral Service remains committed to the Brooklyn community by referring thousands of callers to available pro bono services attorneys as well as other government agencies and community resources that provide legal services throughout NYC. It is the only referral service in Brooklyn that has been certified by the American Bar Association. The BBA has over 150 prescreened lawyers with expertise in virtually all areas of the law who must meet or exceed very high standards of experience and qualifications. The BBA LRS also provides an outreach to the community by sponsoring free legal information presentations, while continuing with virtual versions which were commenced during the COVID pandemic. The BBA LRS participates in the Brooklyn Pride Festival and maintains a speakers bureau for legal lectures.
The Brooklyn Bar Association provided in person and live streaming continuing legal education courses to the legal community and prerecorded CLE courses were available during the period.
The Brooklyn Bar Association provided a variety of social/networking events with colleagues and members of the judiciary. The committees and sections provided access to leadership opportunities and career growth. The Association also continued to arbitrate fee disputes, reviewed referred grievances and produced content for our quarterly publication. The Association has approximately 850 members.
Who funds Brooklyn Bar Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Brooklyn Bar Association
| Revenues | FYE 05/2024 | FYE 05/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $286,219 | $247,037 | 15.9% |
| Program services | $364,075 | $299,733 | 21.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $148,625 | $80,100 | 85.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $16,558 | $13,720 | 20.7% |
| Total revenues | $815,477 | $640,590 | 27.3% |
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|---|
| Chester County Bar Association | 501(c)(6) | West Chester, PA | $1,151,968 |
| Hennepin County Bar Association | 501(c)(6) | Minneapolis, MN | $2,890,418 |
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| Spokane County Bar Association | 501(c)(6) | Spokane, WA | $424,593 |
| Akron Bar Association | 501(c)(6) | Akron, OH | $1,008,804 |
| Minnesota Women Lawyers | 501(c)(6) | Minneapolis, MN | $344,403 |
| Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) | 501(c)(6) | Norristown, PA | $1,917,911 |
| Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) | 501(c)(6) | Orlando, FL | $2,024,706 |
Data update history
June 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Crime and lawEducationHuman servicesCommunity improvementLegal servicesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 123 Remsen St
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Website URL
- brooklynbar.org/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 11-1503886
- Fiscal year end
- May
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1941
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- I80: Legal Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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