Garden State Bar Association
The gsba provides opportunities for new and experienced attorneys to collectively tackle challenges that improve the lives of minorities. Since 1975, the gsba has continuously assisted african-americans and …
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To award scholarships to minority individuals pursuing careers in the judicial and legal systems. In the 2020 - 2021 year, gsba awarded $31,500 in scholarships. To provide continuing professional education, advocacy and professional and personal development initiatives to not only its members but new jersey attorneys at large.
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Mission
The gsba provides opportunities for new and experienced attorneys to collectively tackle challenges that improve the lives of minorities. Since 1975, the gsba has continuously assisted african-americans and other ethnic minorities in becoming an effective part of the judiciary and legal systems. The association also seeks to advance the science of jurisprudence, improve the administration of justice, support initiatives designed to improve economic condition of all individuals, and eliminate discrimination and inequality based on racial, ethnic or sexual considerations.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Garden State Bar Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGarden State Bar Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Newark, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 223091280. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $199K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Garden State Bar Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223091280. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Garden State Bar Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Garden State Bar Association is located in Newark, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Garden State Bar Association has $199K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Garden State Bar Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $199K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Garden State Bar Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Garden State Bar Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To award scholarships to minority individuals pursuing careers in the judicial and legal systems. In the 2020 - 2021 year, gsba awarded $31,500 in scholarships. To provide continuing professional education, advocacy and professional and personal development initiatives to not only its members but new jersey attorneys at large. Garden State Bar Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $199K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Garden State Bar Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Garden State Bar Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223091280, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GARDEN STATE BAR ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 72 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Garden State Bar Association
- What is Garden State Bar Association?
- Garden State Bar Association is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newark, United States. To award scholarships to minority individuals pursuing careers in the judicial and legal systems. In the 2020 - 2021 year, gsba awarded $31,500 in scholarships. To provide continuing professional education, advocacy and professional and personal development initiatives to not only its members but new jersey attorneys at large.
- When was Garden State Bar Association founded?
- Garden State Bar Association was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Garden State Bar Association?
- Kenya Tyson Esq serves as President.
- Where is Garden State Bar Association located?
- Headquartered in Newark, NJ, United States.
- What is Garden State Bar Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Garden State Bar Association trustworthy?
- Garden State Bar Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Garden State Bar Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 223091280.
- What is Garden State Bar Association's website?
- https://www.gardenstatebar.org/