Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 16562
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
COLUMBUS, OH432166562
D Employer identification number

31-4271520
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,830,114
F Name and address of principal officer:
DENNY L RAMEY
1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43204
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.OHIOBAR.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1936
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION-THE ASSOCIATION IS FORMED TO ADVANCE THE PHILOSOPHY OF JURISPRUDENCE; TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LAW, OUR LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; TO UPHOLD AND TO EMPHASIZE WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY, HONOR, RESPECT AND CIVILITY TOWARDS THE COURTS, FELLOW ATTORNEYS, AND ALL WHO ARE TOUCHED BY THE LEGAL PROCESS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND ENFORCE AMONG ATTORNEYS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS ADHERENCE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT; TO TAKE POSITIONS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST AS DEEMED ADVISABLE; TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ALL FORMS OF EDUCATION RELATED TO THE LAW; TO CULTIVATE POSITIVE, COURTEOUS AND CORDIAL RELATIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE BAR; AND TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION IN OHIO AND OF THE ASSOCIATION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 79
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 10,900
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 303,458
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -439
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 15,000 20,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,038,020 10,053,786
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,592,198 1,342,688
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 604,367 555,901
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 12,249,585 11,972,375
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 75,120 78,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,929,503 5,024,064
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 6,971,873 7,685,823
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,976,496 12,787,887
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 273,089 -815,512
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 27,251,839 26,251,328
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 5,404,829 5,245,702
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 21,847,010 21,005,626
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (THE "ASSOCIATION") IS AN UNINCORPORATED VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO ADVANCE THE PHILIOSPHY OF JURISPRUDENCE; TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LAW, OUR LEGAL SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; TO UPHOLD AND TO EMPHASIZE WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY, HONOR, RESPECT AND CIVILITY TOWARD THE COURTS, FELLOW ATTORNEYS, AND ALL WHO ARE TOUCHED BY THE LEGAL PROCESS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND ENFORCE AMONG ATTORNEYS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS ADHERENCE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT; TO TAKE POSITIONS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST AS DEEMED ADVISABLE; TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ALL FORMS OF EDUCATION RELATED TO LAW; TO CULTIVATE POSITIVE, COURTEOUS AND CORDIAL RELATIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE BAR; AND TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION IN OHIO AND OF THE ASSOCIATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (OSBA) PROVIDES LIVE SEMINARS, SELF-STUDY CLE, AND PUBLICATIONS TO OSBA MEMBERS, OHIO LAWYERS AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS. OSBA, THROUGH ITS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES OVER 150 TITLES (INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS) ANNUALLY AND ADMINISTERS OVER 300 PRESENTATIONS AROUND THE STATE. VIDEO PROGRAMS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO OVER 35 LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS FOR REPLAYS UTILIZING THEIR MEMBERS AS COMMENTATORS. NEARLY 100 LIVE PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO VIDEOTAPED FOR FURTHER REPURPOSING THROUGH SELF-STUDY CLE AND PODCAST DOWNLOADS. THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL OSBA ANNUAL CONVENTION, AS WELL AS THROUGH A VARIETY OF OTHER EVENTS; INCLUDING THE MIDWEST LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW CONFERENCE, THE ADVANCE PROBATE LAW SEMINAR, THE CORPORATE COUNSEL INSTITUTE, AND THE ANTITRUST LAW INSTITUTE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLICATIONS: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT REPORTS, MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES. OSBA PUBLISHES THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION REPORT AS A WEEKLY RESOURCE. THIS REPORT PROVIDES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF INFORMATION, INCLUDING OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS AND REQUESTS FOR OPINIONS, CASES RELEASED FROM THE OHIO SUPREME COURT THE PRIOR WEDNESDAY, SELECTED CASES FROM THE OHIO APPELLATE COURTS AND LOWER COURTS. OSBA ALSO PUBLISHES THE OHIO LAWYER. THIS BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE FEATURES ARTICLES ON LEGAL ISSUES AND TRENDS TO HELP LAWYERS STAY CURRENT AND SHARE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON THE LATEST LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES AROUND THE STATE. ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS BY THE OSBA INCLUDE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PAPER AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS. SOME OF THE NEWSLETTERS PUBLISHED BY THE OSBA INCLUDE THE PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT NEWS, SECTION NEWSLETTERS AND SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITING AND RETAINING OSBA MEMBERS, AS WELL AS OVERSEEING AND MANAGING THE OSBA ANNUAL CONVENTION, DISTRICT MEETINGS, AND LAW SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS AND VISITS. THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CALL CENTER WHERE CALLS FROM CONSUMERS OF LEGAL SERVICES, LAWYERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE OSBA ARE DIRECTED FOR INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND/OR SERVICE.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
92
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
79
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
24
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
ERIC L WELLS
1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43204
(614) 487-2050
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) BARBARA J HOWARD
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       1,599 0 0
(2) CARMEN V ROBERTO
PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       4,425 0 0
(3) GARY J LEPPLA
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           1,180 0 0
(4) PATRICK F FISCHER
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(5) THOMAS L GUILLOZET
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           2,035 0 0
(6) MAX E RAYLE
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(7) MARTIN E MOHLER
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(8) DAVID A HEJMANOWSKI
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(9) MARK F ROBERTS
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(10) DAVID C PATTERSON
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(11) MARK K MCCOWN
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(12) CAROL S MARX
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X   X       2,292 0 0
(13) HON JOSEPH E CIRIGLIANO
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(14) JEFFREY T HEINTZ
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(15) BARBARA FRIEDMAN YAKSIC
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES E ROBERTS
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(17) GUST GOUTRAS
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) C KEITH PLUMMER
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(19) CARLENE S HUSTON-KINWORTHY
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) WILLIAM H HENDERSON
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(21) DAVID A MCGEE
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(22) MARY ASBURY
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(23) MARK S FLOYD
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           2,035 0 0
(24) JONATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(25) ROBERT F WARE
FORMER PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) ANDREW C STORAR
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) HON WILLIAM H HARSHA
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) JOHN C CHILDERS
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) DAVID J SCARPONE
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) HON WILLIAM D HART
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) JUDGE THOMAS J GRADY
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(32) MELISSA A GRAHAM-HURD
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(33) WALTER M LAWSON III
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(34) KEVIN P MURPHY
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(35) WILLIAM M OWENS
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(36) JAMES SILLERY
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(37) JAMES K WEANER
GOVERNOR
 1.00 X           708 0 0
(38) DENNY L RAMEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00     X       310,597 100,008 49,581
(39) WILLIAM K WEISENBERG
ASSISTANT E.D. FOR PUBLIC
 40.00       X     225,146 0 36,862
(40) RICHARD C BANNISTER
ASSISTANT E.D. OF ADMINIST
 40.00       X     142,455 17,607 36,171
(41) FREDERICK W ENGEL
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
 40.00         X   113,687 0 32,388
(42) KENNETH A BROWN
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIO
 40.00         X   117,780 0 27,024
(43) STEPHAN W STOVER
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
 40.00         X   116,621 0 11,552
(44) FRANCES E WELLINGTON
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
 40.00         X   105,263 0 25,102
(45) EUGENE P WHETZEL
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00         X   110,435 0 24,040
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,271,834 117,615 242,720
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CB RICHARD ELLIS
280 N HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		PROPERTY MANAGER 462,863
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 20,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 20,000
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 5,207,924 5,207,924    
b CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCA 611,600 4,208,468 4,208,468    
c CONVENTION AND RELATED 900,099 443,257 443,257    
d SECTION DUES 900,099 143,869 143,869    
e PUBLICATIONS 511,190 50,268 50,268    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 10,053,786
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,192,931     1,192,931
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 193,917     193,917
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 21,088  
b Less: rental expenses 7,496  
c Rental income or (loss) 13,592  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 13,592 138 13,454  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7,000,000  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,850,243  
c Gain or (loss) 149,757  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 149,757     149,757
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING 541,800 290,004   290,004  
b MAILING LISTS 511,140 49,561     49,561
c            
d All other revenue .... 8,827 8,827    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 348,392
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 11,972,375 10,062,751 303,458 1,586,166
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 78,000  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,740,806      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 2,362,279      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 223,985      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 412,836      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 284,158      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 76,131      
c Accounting ........... 29,525      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 21,382      
g Other .......... 22,910      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 393,784      
13 Office expenses ....... 818,752      
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 582,627      
17 Travel ............ 435,478      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,484,565      
20 Interest ........... 7,474      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 579,581      
23 Insurance .............. 50,839      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PUBLICATIONS 1,855,180      
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 728,126      
c SECTION PROGRAM EXPENSE 205,342      
d BANK CHARGES 152,723      
e MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLIC R 89,679      
f All other expenses 151,725      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 12,787,887      
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 300 1 300
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 5,340,104 2 6,874,174
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 118,809 4 94,060
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 64,246 9 60,399
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,865,937
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 4,760,257 4,280,224 10c 4,105,680
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 8,071,577 11 7,231,576
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 7,004,930 12 6,716,687
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,371,649 15 1,168,452
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 27,251,839 16 26,251,328
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 455,086 17 543,952
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 3,465,152 19 3,814,615
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 144,511 23 82,561
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 1,340,080 25 804,574
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 5,404,829 26 5,245,702
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 21,137,086 27 20,357,174
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 709,924 28 648,452
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 21,847,010 33 21,005,626
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 27,251,839 34 26,251,328
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
11,972,375
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
12,787,887
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-815,512
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
21,847,010
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-25,872
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
21,005,626
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
5,207,924
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
296,110
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
-78,862
c
Total ...........................................
2c
217,248
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
312,475
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
-95,227
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 709,924 680,251 639,632
b Contributions ........ 143,870 135,727 152,802
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		205,342 106,054 112,183
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 648,452 709,924 680,251
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   729,511 729,511
b Buildings ................   4,540,894 2,212,093 2,328,801
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   3,397,958 2,381,111 1,016,847
e Other .................   197,574 167,053 30,521
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 4,105,680
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 6,059,974 F
(3)Other
(A) DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS 		656,713 F








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 6,716,687
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
OBLIGATIONS-DEFERRED COMP 656,713
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,500
DUE TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS 27,038
ACCRUED REAL ESTATE & SALES TAXES 110,323





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 804,574
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 11,972,375
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 12,787,887
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -815,512
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -2,703
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -23,169
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -25,872
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -841,384
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 11,954,002
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -2,703
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d -15,670
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -18,373
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 11,972,375
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 11,972,375
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 12,795,388
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 7,501
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,501
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,787,887
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 12,787,887
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: CERTAIN NET ASSETS ARE RESTRICTED FOR SECTION ACTIVITIES.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION FILES FORM 990-T EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN TO REPORT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2009, THE ASSOCIATION OWED NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009, GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIRE THE ASSOCIATION TO EVALUATE THE LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY RELATED TO WHETHER TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. ANY POSITIONS TAKEN THAT DO NOT MEET THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD MUST BE QUANTIFIED AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION ALONG WITH INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT WOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE TAXING AUTHORITIES UPON EXAMINATION. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ARE CLASSIFIED AS ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES IN THE STATEMENT OF INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES THAT NONE OF THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND NO SUCH LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   EQUITY IN NET INCOME OF AFFILIATES -23,169.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES -23,169. RENTAL EXPNESES NETTED WITH RENTAL REVENUES 7,496. ROUNDING DIFFERENCE 3.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSES NETTED WITH RENTAL REVENUES 7,496. ROUNDING DIFFERENCE 5.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
31-4271520
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) OHIO LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM1650 LAKE SHORE DRIVE STE 375
COLUMBUS,OH43204 		34-1675796 501(C)(3) 25,000       SUPPORT OSBA'S MISSION
(2) OHIO STATE LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION555 BUTTLES AVE
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		31-0718185 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT OSBA'S MISSION
(3) OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43204 		31-1124428 501(C)(3) 45,000       SUPPORT OSBA'S MISSION


















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: OSBA PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED GRANTS TO PRE-SELECTED IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES WHOSE MISSION IS CONSISTENT WITH OSBA'S MISSION. AS SUCH, IT DOES NOT MONITOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) DENNY L RAMEY (i)
(ii)		 302,471
100,008 		0
0 		8,126
0 		40,498
0 		9,083
0 		360,178
100,008 		0
0
(2) WILLIAM K WEISENBERG (i)
(ii)		 220,002
0 		0
0 		5,144
0 		22,063
0 		14,799
0 		262,008
0 		0
0
(3) RICHARD C BANNISTER (i)
(ii)		 134,888
17,607 		0
0 		7,567
935 		13,779
1,703 		18,413
2,276 		174,647
22,521 		0
0













Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 1A TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARE PERMITTED TO BRING THEIR SPOUSE OR GUEST WITH THEM TO THE REQUIRED BOARD MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES. THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES BOARD MEMBERS FOR TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS AND REPORTS THESE AMOUNTS ON FORM 1099. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES: THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PAYS HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES FOR MESSRS. RAMEY, BANNISTER, WEISENBERG AND STOVER IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR DUTIES FOR THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. DUES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. THE DUES WERE PAID UNDER AN ACCOUNTABLE PLAN ARRANGEMENT. AS SUCH, NO AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED AS COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT ELECT RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR COMPANION TRAVEL EXPENSES THAT ARE GROSSED UP TO INCLUDE THE TAX EFFECT OF THE PAYMENT. THE ENTIRE AMOUNT, INCLUDING THE GROSS UP, IS REPORTED ON FORM 1099 FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.
  PART I, LINE 4B DENNY RAMEY
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DENNY RAMEY ALSO HAD A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED PLAN IN HIS NAME. DURING 2010, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AUTHORIZED A $15,998 CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PLAN INCREASED BY $3,271 AND THE NET INCREASE IN VALUE OF THE 457(F) NONQUALIFIED PLAN DURING THE YEAR WAS $19,269 IN 2010.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) OSBACOM DENNY RAMEY, AN OFFICER OF OSBA, IS A MANAGER OF AN LLC, OSBA.COM. 21,929 OSBA.COM RECEIVES LICENSE FEES FROM CASEMAKER, INC. WHICH ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE LLC BASED UPON THEIR PROFIT AND LOSS PERCENTAGE. THE AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION REPRESENTS THE DISTRIBUTIONS THAT DENNY RAMEY RECEIVES IN CONNECTION WITH HIS OWNERSHIP IN OSBA.COM.   No
(2) OSBACOM DENNY RAMEY, AN OFFICER OF OSBA, IS A MANAGER OF AN LLC, OSBA.COM. 100,008 CONSULTING SERVICES ARRANGEMENT UNDER WHICH DENNY RAMEY PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES TO OSBA.COM. OSBA.COM PAYS OSBA FOR THESE SERVICE WHICH IN TURN IS PAID TO DENNY RAMEY, PROVIDER OF THE SERVICES. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT REPORTED ON THE W-2 THAT DENNY RAMEY RECEIVES FROM OSBA.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   ANY PERSON DULY ADMITTED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW, AND NOT PROHIBITED FROM BEING ADMITTED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN OHIO, MAY BECOME A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS MUST FIRST APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH A WRITTEN APPLICATION PROCESS. REGULAR MEMBERS HAVE LIMITED RIGHTS TO VOTE ON CERTAIN ISSUES REGARDING THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE PRESIDENT-ELECT IS ELECTED BY THE REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ATTENDANCE AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION NEXT PRECEDING THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERM OF OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   THE COUNCIL OF DELEGATES CONSIDERS AND ACTS UPON ALL RESOLUTIONS BEFORE IT RELATIVE TO THE PROMOTION OF THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL BY ANY OF ITS MEMBERS, BY AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER, OR BY ANY LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B   NO COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY OR POWER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. OSBA GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND SUBMIT IT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION. THE FORM 990 IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION HAS TWO SEPARATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. UNDER THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, BOARD MEMBERS WILL ANNUALLY RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ANNUALLY. THE DISCLOSURES ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. UNDER THE EMPLOYEES' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE POLICY WILL, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, DISCLOSE OR UPDATE TO THE PRESIDENT ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE OSBA THEIR INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, SUCH AS A LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS, SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS OR AFFILIATIONS WITH BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR THOSE OF FAMILY MEMBERS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE POLICY FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO IS AS FOLLOWS. THE PRIMARY EVALUATORS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE SHALL BE THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. THEY MAY GATHER INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. IN JUNE, SOME COMBINATION OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT SHALL CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE REVIEW WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN SEPTEMBER, THE PRESIDENT SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS' BUDGET AND HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE THE SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR. THE BUDGET AND HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER AND RECOMMEND A COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO THE FULL BOARD. ONCE THE BOARD DECIDES ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION FOR THE YEAR, THE PRESIDENT SHALL SET FORTH THE DETAILS IN A LETTER TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT HIS HOME ADDRESS. IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD SHALL AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS ENGAGE AN OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SUCH REVIEW SHOULD COMPARE THE SALARY AND TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE OSBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA OF NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS WITH OPERATING BUDGETS OF A SIZE SIMILAR TO OSBA'S. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AS FOLLOWS: EACH SUMMER, ALL SUPERVISING EMPLOYEES SHALL HOLD AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW WITH EACH EMPLOYEE WHO REPORTS TO THEM. FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW, THE SUPERVISORS MAKE SALARY ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THEIR SUPERVISORS FOR EACH OF HIS OR HER DIRECT REPORTS. THE RECOMMENDATION SHALL BE BASED ON 1) THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE; 2) THE INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AS REPORTED VIA THE US GOVERNMENT WEBSITE; 3) CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN COLUMBUS, AND, IN THE CASE OF EXECUTIVE STAFF, THE USA; 4) TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE AVAILABLE AND APPLICABLE, COMPARABLE SALARIES AND OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION; 5) OTHER FACTORS AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW ALL OF THE SALARIES (EXCEPT THOSE OF THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS) AND DETERMINE WHETHER MODIFICATIONS ARE WARRANTED. AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING OF THE OSBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBMITS A BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE TOTAL DOLLARS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND TAX RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -2,703. EQUITY IN NET INCOME OF AFFILIATES -23,169. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -25,872.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C-AUDIT COMMITTEE THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THERE WERE NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION OVERSEES THE AUDIT OR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

31-4271520
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) OHIO LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC

1650 LAKE SHORE DRIVE

COLUMBUS,OH43216
34-1675796 		INFORM AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO BAR MEMBERS CONCERNING CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 N/A
Yes
 
(2) OHIO STATE LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

555 BUTTLES AVENUE

COLUMBUS,OH43215
31-0718185 		PROVIDE NON-CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO POOR INDIVIDUALS IN OHIO OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 N/A
Yes
 
(3) OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION

1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE

COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-1124428 		EDUCATE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS AND SYSTEM OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 N/A
Yes
 
(4) LAW AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LLC

1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE

COLUMBUS,OH43216
26-4709314 		IMPROVE ACADEMIC SKILLS & OFFER CAREER GUIDANCE IN UNDER-SERVED SCHOOLS OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION
 
Yes
 
(5) OHIO LAWPAC

1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE

COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-6321625 		POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OH 527   OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Yes
 




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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) OSBACOM LLC

1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-1751030 		HOLDING COMPANY OH N/A
 INVESTMENT -23,169 1,009,392   No   Yes   95.000 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) OSBANET
1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-1371453 		HOLDING COMPANY OH N/A
 C -58,374 2,724,403 100.000 %
(2) OHIO BAR LIABILTY INSURANCE COMPANY
1650 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-0947214 		INSURANCE OH N/A
 C 1,322,063 31,795,565 100.000 %
(3) OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY
1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-1382704 		INSURANCE OH OSBANET
  		C 114,267 291,148 100.000 %
(4) LAW ABSTRACT PUBLISHING COMPANY DBA OHIO PRINTING
1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
34-0895283 		PRINTING/PUBLISHING OH OSBANET
  		C -98,120 454,649 100.000 %
(5) 1650 LAKE SHORE INC
1650 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43216
31-1394604 		REAL ESTATE OH OHIO BAR LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  		C -344,472 2,824,706 100.000 %




Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY - RENT

 A 10,000  
(2) OHIO BAR LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY - DIVIDEND

 R 890,000  
(3) OSBANET - DIVIDEND

 R 100,000  
(4) OSBACOM LLC - CONSULTING SERVICES

 K 100,008  
(5) LAW ABSTRACT PUBLISHING COMPANY DBA OHIO PRINTING - LOAN

 D 1,142,268  
(6) OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 D 75,522  
(7) OBLIC-COUPON RECEIVABLE

 D 94,988  
(8) OSBACOM LLC -DISTRIBUTION

 R 618,042  
(9) OSBANET - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 D 111,328  
(10) VARIOUS-TRANSACTION LESS THAN 50000

 B 0  
(11) VARIOUS-TRANSACTION LESS THAN 50000

 C 0  
(12) OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY-REIMBURSEMENTS OF SHARED EMPLOYEES

 P 239,782  
(13) OSBACOM-AR-TRANSACTION 50000

 D 0  
(14) OSBANET-EXPENSE RELATED TO SHARED EMPLOYEES

 N 71,905  
(15) OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY-EXPENSE RELATED TO SHARED EMPLOYEES

 N 228,318  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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