American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education

Chicago, IL ยท Founded 1961

Supports legal education and public service programs of the American Bar Association

Primary audience
Legal professionals
Work area
Legal education
Topic
Legal systems development
Contact
Daniel D Andresen

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.

What They Focus On

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

Financial Information

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.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Partnership Development

    Collaborate with legal organizations, bar associations, and judicial systems to identify needs

  • 02

    Program Design

    Create targeted education and training initiatives based on assessment of legal system gaps

  • 03

    Implementation

    Deploy programs through network of staff and volunteers providing legal education and services

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Monitor program outcomes and adjust strategies to maximize impact on legal systems

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education

Rule of Law Initiative

Strengthens legal systems and judicial competence in countries like Tajikistan through technical assistance and training

Legal Assistance Programs

Provides legal aid to refugees and homeless youth through specialized networks and partnerships

Judicial Education

Offers internship opportunities and professional development programs for the judiciary and legal profession

Legal Empowerment

Funds initiatives that increase access to justice and strengthen legal capacity in underserved communities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education.

DD

Daniel D Andresen

ABA ROLI Chief Operating Officer Global Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $206,558
CB

Christopher Boeder

ABA ROLI Director Business Development
Full-time
Compensation: $186,237
SC

Susan Cowley

ABA ROLI Country Director
Full-time
Compensation: $179,736
PW

Pedro Windsor

Managing Director-Ofc Div-Inc
Full-time
Compensation: $169,102
TJ

Teresa J Schmid

Director CPR
Full-time
Compensation: $166,164
AE

Amy Eggert

Sr Assoc Exec Dir and Chief of Staff
1 hrs/week
DE

Deborah Enix-Ross

President-Elect
1 hrs/week
JL

Jack L Rives

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
2 hrs/week
PL

Patricia Lee Refo

Immediate Past President
3 hrs/week
RM

Reginald M Turner Jr

President
3 hrs/week
WK

William K Phelan

Sr Assoc. Executive Director and CFO
10 hrs/week
AM

Alberto Mora

Assoc Exec Dir-Global Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $314,698
SN

Scott N Carlson

Assoc Exec Dir-Global Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $236,505
AC

Angela Conway

ABA ROLI Senior Counsellor and Special Advisor
Full-time
Compensation: $192,146
AB

Alpha Brady

Sr Assoc Exec Dir and General Counsel
8 hrs/week
AF

Annaliese Fleming

Sr Assoc. Exec Dir and General Counsel
5 hrs/week

Milestones

1961

Organization Founded

1961

American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education established in Illinois

1963

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1963

Received IRS tax-exempt ruling to support ABA's legal education mission

2018

Expanded Operations

2018

Significant growth period began with revenue increasing from $66.5 million

2021

Record Revenue Milestone

2021

Reached $103.3 million in revenue with 539 employees and 17,000 volunteers

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Amy Lin Meyerson Board of Governors 002.00 hrs/week
AM
Andrew M Schpak Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
BJ
Barbara J Howard Chair, House of Delegates 003.00 hrs/week
BJ
Beverly J Quail Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
BE
Bonnie E Fought Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
CJ
Charles John Vigil Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
CH
Christine Hayes Hickey Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
EK
Elizabeth Kelly Meyers Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
GC
Grant C Killoran Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JE
James E Lockemy Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JJ
James JS Holmes Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JM
James M Durant III Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JD
Jamie Davis Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JB
Jennifer Busby Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JC
John C Cruden Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
JP
John Preston Bailey Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
KL
Kevin L Shepherd Treasurer 002.00 hrs/week
KF
Koji F Fukumura Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
LB
Laura Bellegie Sharp Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
LH
Leonard H Gilbert Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
LS
Linda S Parks Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
LE
Lucian E Dervan Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
LM
Lynn M Allingham Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
MS
Marvin S C Dang Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
MK
Mary K Ryan Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
MO
Maureen ORourke Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
MO
Michael Oths Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
MW
Michael W Drumke Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
NT
Neeharika Thuravil Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
PJ
Pamila J Brown Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
PG
Patrick Goetzinger Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
PA
Pauline A Weaver Secretary 001.00 hrs/week
RM
Richard M Lipton Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
RF
Russell F Hilliard Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
SW
Seymour Wesley James Jr Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
SL
Shayda Le Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
SS
Sheila Slocum Hollis Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
TG
Thomas G Wilkinson Jr Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
VG
Vickie Glisson Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week
WK
William K Weisenberg Board of Governors 001.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

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

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$7.9M Grants Received
24 Organizations

Top Funders

24 total
AB
American Bar Endowment
$3.6M
ND
National Democratic Institute For
$1.1M
EW
East-West Management Institute Inc.
$932K
IC
International Center For Not-For-Profit
$502K
PA
Pan American Development Foundation
$446K
AA
American Arbitration Association - Int'l
$200K
TA
Texas Access to Justice Foundation
$195K
IJ
Immigrant Justice Corps Inc.
$153K
NL
National Law Center On Homelessness And
$100K
US
United States Association For Unhcr
$86K
+14 more funders
American Bar Endowment National Democratic Institute For East-West Management Institute Inc. International Center For Not-For-Profit Pan American Development Foundation American Arbitration Association - Int'l Texas Access to Justice Foundation Immigrant Justice Corps Inc. National Law Center On Homelessness And United States Association For Unhcr National Council Of Juvenile & Family Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Hias Inc. American Arbitration Association Inc. The Morrison & Foerster Foundation California Changelawyers Save The Children Federation Inc. American College Of Tax Counsel Interchurch Medical Assistance Inc. Utah State Bar Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation NEO Philanthropy Inc
American Bar Endowment National Democratic Institute For East-West Management Institute Inc. International Center For Not-For-Profit Pan American Development Foundation American Arbitration Association - Int'l Texas Access to Justice Foundation Immigrant Justice Corps Inc. National Law Center On Homelessness And United States Association For Unhcr National Council Of Juvenile & Family Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Hias Inc. American Arbitration Association Inc. The Morrison & Foerster Foundation California Changelawyers Save The Children Federation Inc. American College Of Tax Counsel Interchurch Medical Assistance Inc. Utah State Bar Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation NEO Philanthropy Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

4 Registrations
2 Clients

Clients 2 total

A
American Bar Association
3 filings
N
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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321 N Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654