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 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
618 CHURCH STREET SUITE 120
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NASHVILLE, TN372192456
D Employer identification number

62-6074501
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 883,675
F Name and address of principal officer:
BARRI E BERNSTEIN
618 CHURCH STREET SUITE 120
NASHVILLE,TN372192456
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TNBARFOUNDATION.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: 1958
M State of legal domicile: TN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT, THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE LAW STUDENT ASSISTANCE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 2
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 140,781 74,310
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 622,228 762,477
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 57,417 46,888
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 820,426 883,675
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,000,000 955,000
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) 194,121 194,770
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).... 284,635 201,688
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,478,756 1,351,458
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -658,330 -467,783
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 3,031,324 2,855,563
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 525,500 510,184
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 2,505,824 2,345,379
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
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 MISSION OF THE TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION, A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY TENNESSEE LAWYERS, IS TO HONOR LAWYERS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT, WITH MONETARY GRANTS, ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIGENT AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
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 $ 789,571 including grants of $ 584,380 ) (Revenue $ 466,572 )
THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE REPRESENTATION, IN CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, TO INDIGENT CLIENTS. FOUR OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WORK WITHIN DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS THAT, TOGETHER, SERVE THE WHOLE STATE, AND THUS A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN ALL TENNESSEE COUNTIES. OTHER RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS EITHER SERVE SMALLER GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OR LIMIT THEIR SERVICE BY SUBJECT MATTER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 104,199 including grants of $ 77,120 ) (Revenue $ 61,573 )
PRO BONO LEGAL PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SEVERAL "PRO BONO" PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS COORDINATE THE SERVICES OF LAWYERS WHO PROVIDE FREE, CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 396,556 including grants of $ 293,500 ) (Revenue $ 234,332 )
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE - THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHICH SEEK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE WITHIN THE STATE.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 1,290,326
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
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 AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
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 III........................
5
 
No
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
Form 990 (2010)
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................
23
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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...........................
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...............
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 .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
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..
28c
 
No
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........
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.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
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...
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
 
No
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 VI
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
 
Form 990 (2010)
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
0
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
2
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
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
12
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
12
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
TN
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
BARRI BERNSTEIN
618 CHURCH STREET SUITE 120
NASHVILLE,TN37219
(615) 242-1531
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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) HONORABLE C CREED MCGINLEY
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) JOHN B PHILLIPS JR
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) DONNA L PIERCE
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) PAMELA L REEVES
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) MICHAEL E SPITZER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) HONORABLE J STEVEN STAFFORD
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) IRMA MERRILL STRATTON
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) HARRY P OGDEN
CHAIR
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(9) CHARLES M KEY
CHAIR-ELECT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(10) WILLIAM L HARBISON
TREASURER
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(11) CYNTHIA R WYRICK
SECRETARY
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(12) B RINEY GREEN
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(13) BARRI BERNSTEIN
EXE. DIRECTOR
 40.00     X       109,573 0 18,011








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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;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 109,573 0 18,011
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
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
 
No
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		74,310
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 74,310
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a I.O.L.T.A. INCOME 900,099 724,327 724,327    
b FELLOWS' DINNER 900,099 38,150 38,150    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 762,477
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 46,888     46,888
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
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            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 883,675 762,477 0 46,888
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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 21 955,000 955,000
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 .... 127,584 118,016 9,568  
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 38,200 36,205 1,995  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 965 893 72  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 16,546 16,546    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 11,475 10,614 861  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 16,384   16,384  
g Other .......... 12,752 12,752    
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 15,400 14,307 1,093  
14 Information technology ...... 13,893 11,893 2,000  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 41,101 38,018 3,083  
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,834 8,172 662  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 3,582 3,313 269  
23 Insurance ..............        
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 FELLOWS' DINNER 39,481 39,481    
b I.O.L.T.A. 21,699 21,699    
c ADVERTISING FEES 12,170   12,170  
d LEGAL HISTORY PROJECT 8,903   8,903  
e PARKING 3,240 2,997 243  
f All other expenses 4,249 420 3,829  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 1,351,458 1,290,326 61,132 0
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 		       
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,131,372 1 555,179
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 341,166 2 317,177
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 26,835 4 32,736
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 ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 142,838
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 64,475 12,014 10c 78,363
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 1,399,928 12 1,773,485
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 120,009 15 98,623
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,031,324 16 2,855,563
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 11,091 17 14,106
18 Grants payable .......... 500,000 18 477,500
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
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 ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 14,409 25 18,578
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 525,500 26 510,184
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 ..... 473,809 27 613,228
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,838,132 28 1,516,458
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 193,883 29 215,693
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 ..... 2,505,824 33 2,345,379
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 3,031,324 34 2,855,563
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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
883,675
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
1,351,458
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-467,783
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
2,505,824
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
307,338
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
2,345,379
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
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

62-6074501
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 2,507,625 1,949,005 844,066 763,009 836,787 6,900,492
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 2,507,625 1,949,005 844,066 763,009 836,787 6,900,492
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           6,900,492
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 2,507,625 1,949,005 844,066 763,009 836,787 6,900,492
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 117,944 103,149 101,366 57,417 46,990 426,866
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 117,944 103,149 101,366 57,417 46,990 426,866
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)     40     40
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 2,625,569 2,052,154 945,472 820,426 883,777 7,327,398
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
94.170 %
16
16
94.940 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.830 %
18
18
5.010 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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(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
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

62-6074501
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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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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 .... 193,883 171,658 154,108
b Contributions ........ 21,810 22,225 17,550
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 215,693 193,883 171,658
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
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 .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   142,838 64,475 78,363
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 78,363
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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    
(3)Other
(A) MUTUAL FUNDS 		1,773,485 F








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 1,773,485
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  
DEFERRED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 18,578








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 18,578
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).
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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) .................... 1 883,675
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 1,351,458
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -467,783
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 307,336
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 2
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 307,338
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -160,445
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 1,174,628
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 307,336
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 307,337
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 867,291
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 16,384
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 16,384
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 883,675
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 1,335,075
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 1
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,335,074
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 16,384
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 16,384
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,351,458
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: TO SUPPORT THE COSTS OF THE FOUNDATIONS LEGAL HISTORY PROJECT AND FOR SUCH OTHER NEEDS AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY DIRECT.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: AS OF JUNE 30, 2011, THE FOUNDATION HAS ACCRUED NO INTEREST AND NO PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE FOUNDATION FILES U.S. FEDERAL INFORMATION TAX RETURNS. THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO AUDIT UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE YEARS ENDED AFTER JUNE 30, 2007.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   ROUNDING 2.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   ROUNDING 1.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   ROUNDING 1.
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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
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
62-6074501
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) ABUSE ALTERNATIVES INC104 MEMORIAL DRIVE
BRISTOL,TN37620 		54-1101180 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(2) AVALON CENTERPO BOX 3063
CROSSVILLE,TN38557 		62-1238499 501C3 9,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(3) UCHRA CASA - PUTNAM COUNTY CASA580 S JEFFERSON AVENUE SUITE A
COOKEVILLE,TN38501 		62-0906260 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(4) CASA - SUMNER COUNTY CASA393 MAPLE STREET SUITE 400
GALLATIN,TN37066 		62-1465336 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(5) CASA - WILLIAMSON COUNTY CASA INC101 FORREST CROSSING BLVD SUITE
108A
FRANKLIN,TN37064 		62-1583334 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(6) CASA - WILSON COUNTY CASAPO BOX 594
LEBANON,TN37087 		62-1354029 501C3 4,500       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(7) CASA CORRIDOR OF EAST TENNESSEE110 NORTH JACKSON STREET
ATHENS,TN37303 		20-8726704 501C3 4,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(8) CASA INC601 WOODLAND STREET
NASHVILLE,TN37206 		62-1203459 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(9) CASA FOR KIDS INC317 SHELBY SUITE 206
KINGSPORT,TN37660 		62-1464923 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(10) CASA MONROEPO BOX 929
MADISONVILLE,TN37354 		32-0204451 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(11) CASA OF CAMPBELL COUNTY INCPO BOX 1054
JACKSBORO,TN37757 		20-5755609 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(12) CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE2250 SUTHERLAND AVE SUITE 101
KNOXVILLE,TN37919 		62-1278520 501C3 2,000       ADMINISTATION OF JUSTICE
(13) CASA OF HENDERSON COUNTY INC911 E CHURCH STREET SUITE H
LEXINGTON,TN38351 		26-4217927 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(14) CASA OF MAURY COUNTY INC22 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 2
COLUMBIA,TN38401 		20-3878738 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(15) CASA OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEEPO BOX 1021
JOHNSON CITY,TN37605 		45-0515257 501C3 3,500       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(16) CASA OF ROBERTSON COUNTYPO BOX 967
SPRINGFIELD,TN37172 		62-1795740 501C3 1,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(17) CASA OF RUTHERFORD COUNTYPO BOX 3135
MURFREESBORO,TN37133 		31-1471662 501C3 6,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(18) CASA WORKS INC224 WEST FORT STREET
MANCHESTER,TN37355 		27-0997395 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(19) CASA OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTPO BOX 541
KINGSTON,TN37763 		26-4363736 501C3 7,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(20) CASA OF THE TENNESSEE HEARTLAND INCPO BOX 4426
OAK RIDGE,TN37830 		62-1372126 501C3 9,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(21) CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE INC (IS)3009 LAKE BROOK BOULEVARD
KNOXVILLE,TN37909 		62-1377551 501C3 2,500       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(22) CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE INC (PP)3009 LAKE BROOK BOULEVARD
KNOXVILLE,TN37909 		62-1377551 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(23) CEASE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT INCPO BOX 3359
MORRISTOWN,TN37815 		62-1202623 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(24) CENTER FOR COURT INVOLVED CHILDREN INC110 IRBY STREET
JACKSON,TN38301 		62-1643603 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(25) COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTER910 VANCE AVENUE
MEMPHIS,TN38126 		62-1558575 501C3 33,000       PRO BONO
(26) COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICESPO BOX 4081
OAK RIDGE,TN37831 		58-1697179 501C3 4,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(27) COMMUNITY RECONCILIATION INCPO BOX 390
CHATTANOOGA,TN37401 		62-1858591 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(28) DISMAS HOUSE OF NASHVILLE1513 16TH AVENUE SOUTH
NASHVILLE,TN37212 		23-7376100 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(29) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM INCPO BOX 2652
MURFREESBORO,TN37133 		62-1303874 501C3 13,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(30) DYER-LAKE CASA INC1400 HORNBROOK STREET
DYERSBURG,TN38024 		26-2368348 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(31) EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY CENTER INC139 THOMPSON LANE
NASHVILLE,TN37211 		62-1237360 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(32) FAMILIES IN CRISIS INC - NEW BEGINNINGSPO BOX 621
MCMINNVILLE,TN37111 		62-1448190 501C3 4,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(33) GENESIS HOUSE INCPO BOX 1180
COOKEVILLE,TN38503 		58-1485957 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(34) HOMESAFEPO BOX 607
GALLATIN,TN37066 		58-1575248 501C3 4,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(35) HOPE HOUSEPO BOX 1961
COLUMBIA,TN38402 		62-1375056 501C3 4,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(36) KIDS PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER614 WEST POINT ROAD
LAWRENCEBURG,TN38464 		31-1592730 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(37) KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE1101 LIBERTY STREET
KNOXVILLE,TN37919 		62-6007979 STATE/CNTY GOVT UNIT 10,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(38) LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE502 S GAY STREET SUITE 404
KNOXVILLE,TN37902 		58-9132803 501C3 129,467       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(39) LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE CUMBERLANDS300 DEADERICK STREET
NASHVILLE,TN37201 		62-0800075 501C3 148,074       LEGAL SERVICES
(40) MEDIATION SERVICES OF PUTNAM COUNTY117 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE
COOKEVILLE,TN38501 		62-1701679 501C3 5,000       LEGAL SERVICES
(41) MEMPHIS AREA LEGAL SERVICES INC109 N MAIN STREET 2ND FLOOR
MEMPHIS,TN38103 		62-0841436 501C3 91,838       LEGAL SERVICES
(42) MID SOUTH MEDIATION SERVICESPO BOX 13
HOHENWALD,TN38462 		62-1823518 501C3 9,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(43) RECONCILIATION INC702 51ST AVENUE NORTH
NASHVILLE,TN37209 		58-1593837 501C3 2,500       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(44) SAFE HAVEN CRISIS & RECOVERY CENTER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT900 E HILL AVENUE SUITE 145
KNOXVILLE,TN37915 		23-7430851 501C3 8,500       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(45) SUMNER MEDIATION SERVICES (VORP OF SUMNER CO INC)600 SMALL STREET SUITE 102B
GALLATIN,TN37066 		62-1799062 501C3 7,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(46) TENN COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE2 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA DRIVE SUITE
425
NASHVILLE,TN37217 		58-1632437 501C3 23,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(47) TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER301 CHARLOTTE AVENUE
NASHVILLE,TN37201 		62-1630417 501C3 215,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(48) TENNESSEE JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS (TN JFON) (TAX ID NUMBER IS FOR BELMONT2007 ACKLEN AVENUE
NASHVILLE,TN37212 		36-2167731 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(49) THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY CENTER OF THE MID-SOUTH INC139 THOMPSON LANE
NASHVILLE,TN37211 		58-1502697 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(50) THE HOPE CENTER INCPO BOX 1561
ATHENS,TN37371 		62-1481111 501C3 3,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(51) VORPCOMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER INC584 HIGHWAY 70 EAST
CROSSVILLE,TN38555 		62-1402856 501C3 9,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(52) WEST TENNESSEE LEGAL SERVICES INCPO BOX 2066
JACKSON,TN38302 		58-1326791 501C3 44,120       PRO BONO
(53) WOMEN'S RESOURCE & RAPE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WRAP)62 DIRECTORS ROW
JACKSON,TN38305 		51-0200138 501C3 5,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(54) YWCA KNOXVILLE420 W CLINCH AVENUE
KNOXVILLE,TN37902 		62-0475701 501C3 8,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(55) YWCA OF GREATER MEMPHIS766 SOUTH HIGHLAND
MEMPHIS,TN38111 		62-0475754 501C3 10,000       ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
54
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
1
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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: GRANT FUNDS ARE PAID TO RECIPIENTS ON A QUARTERLY SCHEDULE. NO RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE SECOND, THIRD OR FOURTH QUARTER PAYMENT UNLESS A WRITTEN REPORT (DESIGNED BY THE FOUNDATION), THAT DESCRIBES THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIOR QUARTER ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS, HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED.
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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
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

62-6074501
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4   THE BYLAWS WERE REVISED TO 1. CREATE A REPRESENTATIVE BODY OF PARTICIPANT MEMBERS; 2. TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROXY; AND 3. TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   LAWYERS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY ARE ELECTRED TO MEMBERSHIP BY COMMITTES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN ADDITION, THOSE LAWYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE TENNESSEE IOLTA PROGRAM ARE ALSO MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT AN ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH A DEADLINE TO RETURN ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ASKED TO READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO INDICATE ANY CONFLICTS AT THE BEGINNING OF A MEETING. IN THE FUTURE, THERE WILL BE A FORM THAT TRUSTEES WILL SIGN AT EACH MEETING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A IN THE PAST, A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REVIEWED THE SALARY SURVEY DATA COMPILED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IOLTA PROGRAMS (NAIP) TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. NO MEETING WAS HELD DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, AND NO ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE TO THE COMPENSATION.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE AND MAY BE SEEN ON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 307,336. ROUNDING 2. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 307,338.
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