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San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

  • Sn Luis Obisp, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1991
  • EIN: 77-0228620

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$198k (2024)

Expenses
$184k (2024)

Total Assets
$127k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$41.9k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,789
Expenses
$183,848
Net Income
$13,941
Net Assets
$85,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $132,707
67.1%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $43,711
22.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,346
10.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,600
36.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,354
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,901
Total Liabilities $41,888
Net Assets $85,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kerrin Adams (Executive Director) $66,600 $0 $0
Amanda Busick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Childs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Ansolabehere (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Ortiz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Jocobi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allen Hutkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lester Paredes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Stein Conaway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Toke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Sperow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Barclay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Norris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gillett (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Culley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Chabra (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 30, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$136,268
Expenses
$166,392
Net Income
-$30,124
Net Assets
$71,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $32,944
24.2%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Net Fundraising $9,016
6.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,791
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,340
Total Liabilities $8,269
Net Assets $71,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joe Benson (Director) $0 $0
Nicole Norris (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Childs (Director) $0 $0
Greg Gillett (President) $0 $0
Jon Ansolabehere (Director) $0 $0
Tara Jocobi (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Culley (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0
Allen Hutkin (Director) $0 $0
Lester Paredes (Director) $0 $0
Kara Stein Conaway (Past President) $0 $0
Lisa Toke (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Chabra (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Sperow (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,797
Expenses
$159,610
Net Income
-$16,813
Net Assets
$101,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $28,013
19.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,874
4.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $45,390
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,062
Total Liabilities $6,868
Net Assets $101,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joe Benson (Past President) $0 $0
Nicole Norris (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Childs (Director) $0 $0
Greg Gillett (Vice President) $0 $0
Jon Ansolabehere (Director) $0 $0
John Hosford (Director) $0 $0
Tara Jocobi (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Culley (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0
Allen Hutkin (Director) $0 $0
Lester Paredes (Director) $0 $0
Kara Stein Conaway (President) $0 $0
Lisa Toke (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Chabra (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Sperow (Director) $0 $0
Kerrin Hovarter (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$172,852
Expenses
$133,782
Net Income
$39,070
Net Assets
$118,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $62,738
36.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,096
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,220
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,342
Total Liabilities $4,331
Net Assets $118,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joe Benson (President) $0 $0
Nicole Norris (Secretary) $0 $0
Michelle Gearhart (Director) $0 $0
Greg Gillett (Director) $0 $0
Jon Ansolabehere (Director) $0 $0
John Hosford (Director) $0 $0
Ryan Andrews (Director) $0 $0
James Graff Radford (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Barclay (Past President) $0 $0
Kara Stein Conaway (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Toke (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,939
Expenses
$127,730
Net Income
-$6,791
Net Assets
$78,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,986
14.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,326
12.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,074
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,304
Total Liabilities $15,365
Net Assets $78,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joe Benson (Vice President) $0 $0
Trevor Creel (Secretary) $0 $0
Michelle Gearhart (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0
Sheryl Wolcott (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Elder (Director) $0 $0
Raymond Allen (Director) $0 $0
Ryan Andrews (Director) $0 $0
James Graff Radford (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Barclay (President) $0 $0
Michael Pick (Past President) $0 $0
Kara Stein Conaway (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Toke (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$112,520
Expenses
$119,607
Net Income
-$7,087
Net Assets
$85,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $44,753
39.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,786
6.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,367
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,484
Total Liabilities $4,754
Net Assets $85,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joe Bensen (Director) $0 $0
Trevor Creel (Secretary) $0 $0
Chelsea Olson Murphy (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0
Sheryl Wolcott (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Elder (Director) $0 $0
Raymond Allen (D) $0 $0
James Graff Radford (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Barclay (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Pick (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,869
Expenses
$155,126
Net Income
$8,743
Net Assets
$92,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $100,692
61.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,157
26.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,020
11.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,533
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,170
Total Liabilities $1,353
Net Assets $92,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Trevor Creel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Elder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Spalding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collette Hillier (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Graff Radford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joshua George (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Olson Murphy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Wolcott (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pick (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,129
Expenses
$136,779
Net Income
$11,350
Net Assets
$84,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $52,928
35.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,447
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30,982
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,156
Total Liabilities $3,082
Net Assets $84,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joshua George (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Alton (Director) $0 $0
Chelsea Olson Murphy (Treasurer) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (President) $0 $0
Sheryl Wolcott (Vice President) $0 $0
Kevin Elder (Director) $0 $0
Martha Spalding (Director) $0 $0
Collette Hillier (Director) $0 $0
Michael Pick (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,295
Expenses
$125,423
Net Income
$5,872
Net Assets
$72,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $46,008
35.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $788
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,384
17.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,301
Total Liabilities $3,577
Net Assets $72,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Herbert Stroh (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Alton (Director) $0 $0
Chelsea Murphy (Director) $0 $0
Joshua George (President) $0 $0
Sheryl Wolcott (Director) $0 $0
Ann Murphy (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0
Martha Spalding (Director) $0 $0
Matt Guerrero (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,978
Expenses
$116,645
Net Income
$5,333
Net Assets
$66,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $48,219
39.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,336
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,932
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,814
Total Liabilities $5,962
Net Assets $66,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Schmidt (Executive Dir.) $17,870 $0
Herbert Stroh (Vice President) $0 $0
Melissa Mcgann Babu (President) $0 $0
Edward Attala (Secretary) $0 $0
Josh George (Director) $0 $0
Michael Haupt (Director) $0 $0
Ann Murphy (Director) $0 $0
Jed Nicholson (Director) $0 $0
David Stotland (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Guerrero (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 6, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,937
Expenses
$125,282
Net Income
$9,655
Net Assets
$61,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $67,240
49.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,045
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,945
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,947
Total Liabilities $1,428
Net Assets $61,519
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Schmidt (Executive Dir.) $17,182 $0
Herbert Stroh (Vice President) $0 $0
Melissa Mcgann Babu (President) $0 $0
Edward Attala (Secretary) $0 $0
Josh George (Director) $0 $0
Michael Haupt (Director) $0 $0
Ann Murphy (Director) $0 $0
Jed Nicholson (Director) $0 $0
David Stotland (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 21, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,985
Expenses
$124,474
Net Income
-$1,489
Net Assets
$51,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $47,088
38.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,776
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,748
13.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,973
Total Liabilities $1,109
Net Assets $51,864
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Schmidt (Executive Director) $15,540 $0
Tana Coates (President) $0 $0
Melissa Babu (Vice President) $0 $0
Edward Attala (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Josh George (Director) $0 $0
Michael Haupt (Director) $0 $0
Ann Murphy (Director) $0 $0
Jed Nicholson (Director) $0 $0
David Stotland (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,510
Expenses
$123,719
Net Income
$2,791
Net Assets
$53,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,850
2.3%
Program Services $57,731
45.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,328
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,266
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,269
Total Liabilities $916
Net Assets $53,353

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,303
Expenses
$120,353
Net Income
-$1,050
Net Assets
$50,562
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,940
2.5%
Program Services $39,482
33.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$809
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,764
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,370
Total Liabilities $808
Net Assets $50,562

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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