Legal Education
Develops and supports programs that enhance legal knowledge and competence for lawyers and judges
Supports legal education and public service programs of the American Bar Association
About Organization
The Fund for Justice and Education supports the American Bar Association's law-related and public service education programs. Based in Chicago, IL, the organization operates with 539 employees and 17,000 volunteers. The organization reported $103.3 million in revenue in 2021.
Legal Education
Develops and supports programs that enhance legal knowledge and competence for lawyers and judges
Access to Justice
Provides legal assistance and empowerment resources to refugees, homeless youth, and underserved populations
International Rule of Law
Strengthens judicial systems and legal institutions in developing countries through technical assistance and training
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$103.3M
+15.7% vs 2020
Expenses (2021)
$101.8M
+21.6% vs 2020
Assets (2021)
$49.3M
-1.4% vs 2020
Employees (2021)
539
+14% vs 2020
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $103,281,938 | $101,751,410 | $49,347,833 | 539 |
| 2020 | $89,288,959 | $83,655,390 | $50,049,962 | 473 |
| 2019 | $90,721,949 | $77,181,634 | $39,967,739 | 471 |
| 2018 | $66,539,640 | $76,853,297 | $28,164,546 | 398 |
| 2017 | $74,573,420 | $73,385,355 | $29,929,630 | 369 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Collaborate with legal organizations, bar associations, and judicial systems to identify needs
Create targeted education and training initiatives based on assessment of legal system gaps
Deploy programs through network of staff and volunteers providing legal education and services
Monitor program outcomes and adjust strategies to maximize impact on legal systems
Services and programs offered by American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
Strengthens legal systems and judicial competence in countries like Tajikistan through technical assistance and training
Provides legal aid to refugees and homeless youth through specialized networks and partnerships
Offers internship opportunities and professional development programs for the judiciary and legal profession
Funds initiatives that increase access to justice and strengthen legal capacity in underserved communities
Meet the people behind American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education.
1961
1961
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education established in Illinois
1963
1963
Received IRS tax-exempt ruling to support ABA's legal education mission
2018
2018
Significant growth period began with revenue increasing from $66.5 million
2021
2021
Reached $103.3 million in revenue with 539 employees and 17,000 volunteers
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2021)
$2.1M
Highest Paid
$368K
Alberto Mora
Compensated Officers
13
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Mora | ASSOC EXEC DIR-Global Programs | $314,698 | $52,828 | $367,526 | 040 |
| Scott N Carlson | ASSOC EXEC DIR-Global Programs | $236,505 | $40,521 | $277,026 | 038 |
| Daniel D Andresen | Aba Roli Chief Operating Officer Global Programs | $206,558 | $47,951 | $254,509 | 048 |
| Pedro Windsor | Managing Director-Ofc Div-Inc | $169,102 | $46,121 | $215,223 | 053 |
| Christopher Boeder | Aba Roli Director Business Development | $186,237 | $24,352 | $210,589 | 038 |
| Angela Conway | Aba Roli Senior Counsellor And Special Advisor | $192,146 | $9,124 | $201,270 | 038 |
| Susan Cowley | Aba Roli Country Director | $179,736 | $19,806 | $199,542 | 038 |
| Teresa J Schmid | Director Cpr | $166,164 | $31,941 | $198,105 | 038 |
| William K Phelan | SR ASSOC. Executive Director And CFO | $0 | $54,956 | $54,956 | 010 |
| Annaliese Fleming | SR ASSOC. EXEC DIR And General Counsel | $0 | $46,162 | $46,162 | 005 |
| Amy Eggert | SR ASSOC EXEC DIR And Chief Of Staff | $0 | $26,112 | $26,112 | 001 |
| Jack L Rives | Executive Director And Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $23,690 | $23,690 | 002 |
| Alpha Brady | SR ASSOC EXEC DIR And General Counsel | $0 | $18,960 | $18,960 | 008 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Mora | ASSOC EXEC Director-Global Programs | $316,872 | $50,586 | $367,458 | 040 |
| Daniel Andresen | Roli Chief Operating Officer Global Programs | $202,731 | $46,236 | $248,967 | 038 |
| Scott Carlson | Roli SR Director Programs-Strategic Initiatives | $205,284 | $30,294 | $235,578 | 038 |
| Pedro Windsor | Managing Director-Ofc Div-Inc | $169,574 | $45,773 | $215,347 | 038 |
| Maha Shomali | Roli Regional Deputy Director | $180,067 | $25,155 | $205,222 | 038 |
| Angela Conway | Roli Senior Counsellor And Special Advisor | $192,196 | $5,765 | $197,961 | 038 |
| Samuel J Nugent | Roli Regional Director | $179,115 | $15,903 | $195,018 | 038 |
| Susan Cowley | Roli Country Director | $175,381 | $19,540 | $194,921 | 038 |
| William K Phelan | SR ASSOC. Executive Director And CFO | $0 | $53,378 | $53,378 | 005 |
| Annaliese Fleming | SR ASSOC. EXEC Director And General Counsel | $0 | $38,227 | $38,227 | 005 |
| James Dimos | Deputy Executive Director | $0 | $31,644 | $31,644 | 013 |
| Amy Eggert | SR ASSOC EXEC Director And Chief Of Staff | $0 | $25,880 | $25,880 | 001 |
| Jack L Rives | Executive Director And Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $23,978 | $23,978 | 001 |
| Alpha Brady | SR ASSOC EXEC Director And General Counsel | $0 | $18,251 | $18,251 | 008 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Mora | Associate Executive Director | $309,807 | $44,959 | $354,766 | 040 |
| Daniel Andresen | Roli Chief Operating Officer Global Programs | $190,496 | $44,974 | $235,470 | 038 |
| Pedro Windsor | Managing Director-Racial Ethnic Diversity | $166,309 | $43,871 | $210,180 | 038 |
| Maha Shomali | Roli Regional Deputy Director | $180,710 | $23,836 | $204,546 | 038 |
| Angela Conway | Roli Regional Director | $188,912 | $5,249 | $194,161 | 038 |
| Janet Jackson | Director-Center For Innovation | $176,201 | $14,717 | $190,918 | 038 |
| Susan Cowley | Roli Country Director | $172,158 | $9,467 | $181,625 | 040 |
| William K Phelan | Senior Associate Executive Director CFO | $0 | $51,764 | $51,764 | 005 |
| James Dimos | Deputy Executive Director | $0 | $40,125 | $40,125 | 013 |
| Amy Eggert | Chief Of Staff | $0 | $26,336 | $26,336 | 001 |
| Jack L Rives | Executive Director Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $23,530 | $23,530 | 002 |
| Alpha Brady | Senior Associate Executive Director Chief Go | $0 | $17,265 | $17,265 | 008 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Brooks | Director-Ps Legal Services | $304,545 | $3,146 | $307,691 | 038 |
| Jeffrey Borns | Deputy Director-Rule Of Law Initiative | $197,635 | $25,010 | $222,645 | 040 |
| Rachel Patrick | Director-Council On Racial/Ethnic Justice | $212,000 | $2,394 | $214,394 | 038 |
| Earnestine Murphy | ASSOC. Director-Educational Programs | $198,556 | $1,627 | $200,183 | 038 |
| Angela L Burke | Section Director | $188,344 | $6,246 | $194,590 | 038 |
| Alberto Mora | ASSOC. Executive Director-Roli | $179,130 | $14,680 | $193,810 | 040 |
| Elizabeth Andersen | ASSOC. Executive Director-Roli | $149,750 | $24,864 | $174,614 | 040 |
| William K Phelan | SR ASSOC. Executive Director CFO | $0 | $52,065 | $52,065 | 005 |
| James Dimos | Deputy Executive Director | $0 | $37,701 | $37,701 | 013 |
| Amy Eggert | Chief Of Staff | $0 | $25,094 | $25,094 | 001 |
| Jack L Rives | Executive Director Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $23,166 | $23,166 | 001 |
| Alpha Brady | SR ASSOC. Executive Director Chief Governance Officer | $0 | $18,349 | $18,349 | 008 |
| Robert Horowitz | Director-Professional Services | $0 | $1,792 | $1,792 | 020 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Andersen | ASSOC. Executive Director-Roli | $313,006 | $42,392 | $355,398 | 040 |
| Robert La Mont | Country Director-Rule Of Law Initiative | $188,678 | $22,873 | $211,551 | 050 |
| Jeffrey Borns | Deputy Director-Rule Of Law Initiative | $187,572 | $11,437 | $199,009 | 038 |
| Raymond Micklewright | Country Director-Rule Of Law Initiative | $187,657 | $10,140 | $197,797 | 040 |
| William K Phelan | SR ASSOC. Executive Director CFO | $0 | $43,714 | $43,714 | 005 |
| Jerome Kiska | Deputy Chief Financial Officer | $0 | $31,642 | $31,642 | 003 |
| James Dimos | Deputy Executive Director | $0 | $22,455 | $22,455 | 005 |
| Jack L Rives | Executive Director Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $22,144 | $22,144 | 001 |
| Amy Eggert | Chief Of Staff | $0 | $20,702 | $20,702 | 001 |
| Alpha Brady | SR ASSOC. Executive Director Chief Governance Officer | $0 | $15,746 | $15,746 | 008 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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