What is the EIN of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is 23-1489314.

Is BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1958.

Are donations to BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.

When is the next return of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KORI WALTER.

Who are the officers and directors of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,000 (KORI WALTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $977,772, expenses of $901,871 and total assets of $4,420,090 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 23-1489314

BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19603

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2024	990	$977,772	$901,871	$75,901	$4,420,090	$137,899	$4,282,191
December 31, 2023	990	$772,763	$893,510	-$120,747	$4,111,936	$296,993	$3,814,943

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $0
Program service revenue: $878,124
Investment income: $95,051
Net gain from sales of assets: $23,132
Other revenue: $4,597

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $7,500
Benefits paid to members: $114,814
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees: $147,151
Other salaries and wages: $151,888
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $368,445
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Occupancy: $58,213
Depreciation: $21,808

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $4,111,936
Total assets, end of year: $4,420,090
Total liabilities, end of year: $137,899
Net assets, end of year: $4,282,191
Land, buildings and equipment: $301,180
Publicly traded securities: $3,832,751
Net assets without donor restrictions: $4,282,191
Gross unrelated business income: $20,375
Gross receipts: $977,772
Employees: 5
Volunteers: 225
Year formed: 1931
State of legal domicile: PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
KORI WALTER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	45	$122,000	$25,151
KAREN H COOK ESQ	PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
DANIEL C NEVINS ESQ	PRESIDENT - ELECT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
PETER F SCHUCHMAN JR ESQ	VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
JACQUELIN M HAMER ESQ	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ANDREW F FICK ESQ	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
GABRIELA G RAFUL ESQ	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
DANIEL CORTES ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
SARAH R HAINES CLIPP ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
JAY M KURTZ ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
JESSE C LEISAWITZ ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LAUREN M MARKS ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MARK E ZIMMER ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
GREGORY E SCOTT ESQ	PRESIDENT OF YLS Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
KORI WALTER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	45	$117,058	$24,007
GABRIELA RAFUL ESQ	PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
KAREN H COOK ESQ	PRESIDENT - ELECT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
DANIEL NEVINS ESQ	VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
NIKOLAS D CAPITANO ESQ	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
PAUL F TROISI ESQ	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
JAMES SMITH ESQ	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
AMY J LITVINOV ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MARK E ZIMMER ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LAUREN M MARKS ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
SARAH HAINES CLIPP ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
JAY KURTZ ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
HON TONYA A BUTLER	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LAUREN BUTTERSWORTH ESQ	PRESIDENT OF YLS Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): PO BOX 1058, READING, PA 19603-1058
Principal officer (990 for 2024): KORI WALTER, 544 COURT STREET, READING, PA 19603
Signed the 990: KORI WALTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: (610) 375-4591
Website: WWW.BERKSBAR.ORG
Return prepared by: HERBEIN COMPANY INC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO SUPPORT THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, ENCOURAGING COLLEGIALITY AND EXERCISING ADVOCACY ON ITS BEHALF. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO STRIVES TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING THE BERKS COUNTY LAW JOURNAL, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, ASSURING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN BERKS COUNTY.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE MEMBERS INCLUDED IN PERSON AND REMOTE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AT NO OR REDUCED COST, LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, CLIENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION, A BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE ALLOWING FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS, BERKS COUNTY LAW JOURNAL, SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE COLLEGIALITY AND NETWORKING, PRO BONO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING PERTINENT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS VIA THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE, ON TAP WEEKLY E-MAIL BLAST, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND THE BERKS BARRISTER MAGAZINE, ADVOCACY WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND WITH THE GENERAL, PUBLIC THROUGH LOCAL MEDIA AND PAID MEDIA.SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O. PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC INCLUDE, COORDINATING THE COUNTY MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION AND LAW DAY LUNCHEON PROGRAM INCLUDING A MULTIMEDIA COMPETITION FOR 5TH, 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS. IN ADDITION, THE BAR ASSOCIATION OFFERED A COURT INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE TO THE BERKS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURTS. THE BAR ASSOCIATION ALSO HAS ENCOURAGED MEMBERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICE ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUALS SEEKING PARDONS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS AND EXPUNGEMENTS OF MINOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING; A WILLS FOR HEROES PROGRAM OFFERING FREE ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES TO VETERANS, FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS; AN EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES; AND A CITIZENSHIP CLINIC WHERE ATTORNEYS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BECOME NATURALIZED CITIZENS. IN ADDITION, ATTORNEYS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST SENIORS WITH ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS THROUGH BERKS ENCORE AND TO VOLUNTEER AS BANKRUPTCY CONCILIATORS AND FOR THE BERKS COUNTY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DIVERSION PROGRAM AIMED AT ALLOWING HOMEOWNERS TO AVOID FORECLOSURES. PRO BONO REPRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY. FOR THOSE WHOSE INCOME IS LESS THAN 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, BUT GREATER THAN 125%, MODEST MEANS REPRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL PRACTICE AREAS OF LAW, EXPANDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOWER INCOME INDIVIDUALS. WE SERVED MORE THAN 500 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND HUNDREDS OF BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS RECEIVED LEGAL ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF OUR EFFORTS.
Expenses $901,871 · grants $7,500 · revenue $878,124

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax year	Year ended	Due	IRS public records
2025	December 31, 2025	May 15, 2026	Not on file
2024	December 31, 2024	May 15, 2025	990 on file
2023	December 31, 2023	May 15, 2024	990 on file

IRS record

EIN: 23-1489314
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible: No
Exempt since: 1958
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file): $4,420,090
Income (IRS master file): $977,772

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2024	$977,772	$901,871	$4,420,090	IRS
990	December 2023	$772,763	$893,510	$4,111,936	XML
990	December 2022	$85,789	$904,104	$3,774,065	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2018	–	–	–	IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1489314).

Questions about BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?: The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is 23-1489314.
Is BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1958.
Are donations to BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?: No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION file?: Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION due?: The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?: The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KORI WALTER.
Who are the officers and directors of BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,000 (KORI WALTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $977,772, expenses of $901,871 and total assets of $4,420,090 at year end.