Form990
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 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Doing Business As
ABA Fund for Justice and Education
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
321 N Clark Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60654
D Employer identification number

36-6110299
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 59,143,524
F Name and address of principal officer:
Jack Rives Executive Director
321 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60654
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.abanet.org/fje/home.html
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: 1961
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Fund for Justice and Education (FJE) was created to support the American Bar Association's (ABA) law-related and public service education programs. The Fund for Justice and Education FJE was created to support the American Bar Associations ABA law-related and public service education programs.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 39
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 39
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 270
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 250
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  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 50,859,397 53,373,577
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,705,095 4,893,236
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 230,284 181,152
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 28,241 19,434
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 55,823,017 58,467,399
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,753,813 8,224,385
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 27,515,386 29,180,732
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet560,620    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 26,830,175 27,041,522
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 61,099,374 64,446,639
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -5,276,357 -5,979,240
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 20,691,038 23,735,586
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 15,019,922 20,356,635
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 5,671,116 3,378,951
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 Fund for Justice and Education FJE was created to support the American Bar Associations ABA law-related and public service education programs.
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 $ 40,127,843 including grants of $ 4,891,528 ) (Revenue $   )
The Rule of Law Initiative ROLI implements legal reform programs in Africa, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. Working in collaboration with host country partners, ROLI concentrates its efforts in the following seven focal areas Access to Justice and Human Rights Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Criminal Law Reform and Anti-Human Trafficking Judicial Reform Legal Education Reform Legal Profession Reform and Womens Rights. ROLI has been actively engaged in legal reforms in 50 countries this year. The majority of ROLIs work is accomplished in cooperation with, and with the goal of strengthening, local partners. In Africa, ROLI has been active in combating gender-based violence pre-trial detention and modern-day slavery, as well as training of judges and helping to reform law school curriculum. Continued on Schedule O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,276,486 including grants of $ 1,102,353 ) (Revenue $   )
The Center on Children and the Law operates programs that focus on the legal needs of children, especially in abuse neglect and other child victim situations. In FY10-11, accomplishments included 1 The Center continued to serve as the federally-supported HHS National Child Welfare Resource Center on Legal and Judicial Issues, with its focus on aiding courts and child welfare agencies in efforts to enhance the safely, permanency and well-being of children in foster care. Under the Resource Centers auspices, the Center provided training on its publication Child Safety a Guide for Judges and Attorneys, that includes bench cards to help in assessing danger risks and child vulnerability, and objectively guiding key judicial decisions on child removal and reunification. 2 State contractual work by the Center continued to aid victims of abuse/neglect through improving legal skills. In Pennsylvania, the Center continued its Permanency Barriers Project in many of the States counties, helping speed the time for foster children to get permanent homes. Continued on Schedule O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,248,249 including grants of $ 934,350 ) (Revenue $   )
The mission of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity CLEO is to increase the number of lawyers from diverse backgrounds by expanding opportunities for persons from minority, low-income and disadvantaged communities to attend law school, graduate and pass the bar examination. Since 1968, the CLEO Six-week Summer Institute, a rigorous, residential program to prepare students for a successful law school experience, has remained the core component of the CLEO program. In 2011, 86 students participated in two institutes held at the Drake University Law School and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Eighty-five students completed the institutes, and enrolled in 49 ABA-accredited law schools across the country. Continued on Schedule O
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 7,464,945 including grants of $ 1,296,154 ) (Revenue $ 4,893,473 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 55,117,523
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? 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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II
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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
 
 
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 I
.......................
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 II
...
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 ....................
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 IV
...................
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.
11b
 
No
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.
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.
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.
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII
12a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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?
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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
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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
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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..................... 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
 
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
589
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
270
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAM , AJ , BH , BU , CG , EG , GG , JO , KZ , KG , LI , MO , NP , RP , RS , RI , TI , TX , UP
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
39
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
39
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
 
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
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
 
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
UT , SC , OR , NY , NJ , NH , NC , MN , ME , MA , KY , IL , GA , CT , AR
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
Lawrence M Gill
321 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60654
(312) 988-5000
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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) Stephen N Zack
President
1.00 X   X       0 150,000 0
(2) Wm T Robinson III
President-Elect
1.00 X   X       0 50,000 0
(3) Linda A Klein
Chair, House of Delegates
1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) Bernice B Donald
Secretary
1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) Alice E Richmond
Treasurer
1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) Carolyn B Lamm
Immediate Past President
1.00 X   X       0 100,000 0
(7) Cara Lee T Neville
Secretary-Elect
1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(8) Lucian T Pera
Treasurer-Elect
1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(9) Stephen L Tober
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) Harold D Pope III
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) Amelia Helen Boss
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) Robert N Weiner
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) Charles E English Sr
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) Howard H Vogel
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) Cheryl I Niro
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) Edith G Osman
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) Frederick E Finch
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
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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;
(18) James S Hill
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) James F Carr
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) Craig Allen Orraj
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) Carlos A Rodriguez-Vidal
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) Mark I Schickman
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) Kenneth G Standard
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) G Nicholas Casey Jr
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) C Timothy Hopkins
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) James Dimos
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) Leslie Miller
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) Lee S Kolczun
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) Mitchell A Orpett
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) R Kinnan Golemon
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) Neal R Sonnett
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) Mary Ellen Coster Williams
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) Peter Alan Winograd
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) Richard A Soden
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) Mary L Smith
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) Lauren Stiller Rikleen
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) Michelle A Behnke
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) Jonathan W Wolfe
Member-At-Large
5.00 X           0 0 0
(39) Kendyl T Hanks
Member-At-Large
1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) Tommy Preston Jr
Law Student Member
1.00 X           0 0 0
(41) Jack Rives
Executive Director
1.00     X       0 396,426 0
(42) Kathryn Shaw
Partial Year CFO
40.00     X       0 175,881 17,587
(43) W Robert Boone
Director, Rule of Law Initiative
38.00       X     0 279,609 29,258
(44) Hulett Askew
Consultant on Legal Education
60.00       X     0 312,750 26,908
(45) Jeanne Gray
Sr Director, Public Services
38.00       X     0 210,487 32,516
(46) Daniel J Freehling
Deputy Consultant
50.00         X   0 260,978 17,262
(47) Steven Austermiller
Resident Advisor, Asia Council
40.00         X   0 198,778 29,963
(48) Scott P Ciment
Country Director, Asia Council
50.00         X   0 172,227 19,116
(49) Michael Maya
Director, NIS Division CEELI
40.00         X   0 174,672 22,568
(50) Gleb Glinka
Country Director, Russia
40.00         X   0 154,658 23,089
(51) Henry F White Jr
Former Executive Director
1.00           X 0 490,980 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet   3,127,446 218,267
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet12
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
Yes
 
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
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd
Lake Buena Vista,FL32830
Lodging 231,521
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 LEnfant Plaza SW
Washington,DC20024
Lodging 191,983
Neotec Ltd
8017 Calacoto Floor 1
La Paz    
BL
Consulting 186,518
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington,VA22202
Lodging 129,521
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
Highland Hospitality Corp Dept 1999
Denver,CO80291
Lodging 126,598
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 3,524,213
e Government grants (contributions)1e 43,233,113
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
6,616,251
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 53,373,577
 Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Meeting Fees   2,163,152 2,163,152    
b Publication Revenue   817,701 817,701    
c Accreditation Fees   1,912,383 1,912,383    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 4,893,236
 Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2,474     2,474
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 19,196     19,196
(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 854,803  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 676,125  
c Gain or (loss) 178,678  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 178,678     178,678
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 Other Income   238     238
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 238
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 58,467,399 4,893,236   200,586
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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 2,992,492 2,992,492
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 742,200 742,200
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4,489,693 4,489,693
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,675,153 1,349,982 299,337 25,834
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 16,357,120 13,202,933 2,910,064 244,123
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,489,542 1,191,624 269,468 28,450
9 Other employee benefits ....... 7,999,763 6,445,781 1,433,292 120,691
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,659,154 1,338,703 296,113 24,338
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 9,081,374 7,983,972 1,094,522 2,880
12 Advertising and promotion .... 551,202 376,767 130,478 43,956
13 Office expenses ....... 3,852,481 3,390,878 439,055 21,540
14 Information technology ...... 32,659 31,201 2,467  
15 Royalties .. 1,470 1,447 24  
16 Occupancy ........... 1,270,991 1,233,376 37,615  
17 Travel ............ 9,904,668 8,361,456 1,508,580 34,633
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,230,188 1,869,549 347,483 13,155
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 0      
23 Insurance .............. 4,837 4,837    
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 Miscellaneous Operating Expenses 111,652 110,632   1,020
b
c
d
e
f All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 64,446,639 55,117,523 8,768,498 560,620
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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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 2,201,289 1 1,877,789
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 10,169,896 4 12,255,758
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 ..............   8 455,570
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 79,318 9 3,875
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,410
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 6,410   10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 8,240,535 11 9,142,594
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 20,691,038 16 23,735,586
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 996,082 17 1,259,791
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 637,172 19 2,932,606
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..... 13,386,668 25 16,164,238
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 15,019,922 26 20,356,635
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 ..... -3,454,032 27 -5,496,337
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 2,407,797 28 2,157,837
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 6,717,351 29 6,717,451
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 ..... 5,671,116 33 3,378,951
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 20,691,038 34 23,735,586
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
58,467,399
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
64,446,639
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-5,979,240
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
5,671,116
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
3,687,075
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
3,378,951
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000149
Software Version: 2010.2.15
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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)
 
No
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
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
(1) American Bar Association
 
360723150 501c6 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
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
0 %
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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 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.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
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.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
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...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
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.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
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
 
 
 
 
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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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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 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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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 $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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 .... 8,023,847 7,300,840  
b Contributions ........ 10,925 224,937  
c Investment earnings or losses ... 823,464 514,008  
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........
     
f Administrative expenses .... 21,149 15,938  
g End of year balance ...... 8,837,087 8,023,847  
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet12.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet76.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet12.000 %
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)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
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 ................   6,410 6,410  
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet  
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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  
Due to Related Organizations 16,164,238








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 16,164,238
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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
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  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
V 4 FJE uses the endowment funds to provide support to public service organizations related to the field of law.
X 2 The ABA, the JOB, the FJE and the Museum of Law are qualified under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Code as tax-exempt organizations or, in the case of the FJE, as a tax-exempt fund, and are exempt from tax on income related to their tax-exempt purpose under Section 501A of the Code. The ABA is exempt from Income taxes as an association described in Section 501C6 of the Code. The JOB is exempt under Section 501C2, and the FJE and the Museum are exempt under Section 501C3.
X 2 The FJE and other organizations do not have any material unrelated business income. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2011 and 2010.
X 2 There are no amounts of interest and penalties associated with the tax matters that are recognized in the ABAs consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2011 and 2010. The US federal income tax returns for the ABA for years prior to the fiscal year ending August 31, 2007 are closed.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region
(f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 4 17 Program Services Legal Reform 2,067,350
East Asia and the Pacific 8 32 Program Services Legal Reform 7,548,948
Europe 3 17 Program Services Legal Reform 1,279,786
Middle East and North Africa 8 29 Program Services Legal Reform 5,149,592
North America 1 4 Program Services Legal Reform 741,129
Russia and the Newly Independent States 10 106 Program Services Legal Reform 10,950,181
South America 1 6 Program Services Legal Reform 613,918
South Asia 2 6 Program Services Legal Reform 760,259
Sub-Saharan Africa 4 139 Program Services Legal Reform 8,946,446
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 41 356 38,057,609
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 41 356 38,057,609
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean Legal Aid 254,240 Wire Transfer      
Central America and the Caribbean Legal Aid 65,000 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 465,780 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 232,443 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 91,885 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 86,596 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 81,224 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 65,232 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 62,690 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 58,900 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 50,304 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 44,746 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 30,873 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 25,000 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 20,000 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 20,000 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 17,762 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 16,941 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 15,246 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 14,823 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 14,359 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 8,510 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 8,338 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 7,500 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 7,269 Wire Transfer      
East Asia and the Pacific Legal Aid 6,322 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 178,696 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 64,432 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 30,000 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 30,000 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 16,076 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 10,150 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 10,000 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 7,419 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 5,995 Wire Transfer      
Europe Legal Aid 5,765 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 113,914 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 39,474 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 35,703 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 31,894 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 23,400 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 20,322 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 20,000 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 15,336 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 14,999 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 7,501 Wire Transfer      
Middle East and North Africa Legal Aid 7,501 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 479,403 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 161,804 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 116,002 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 69,100 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 40,401 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 30,666 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 30,243 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 27,660 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 25,864 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 20,325 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 18,360 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 12,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 12,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 12,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 10,325 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 10,000 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 8,640 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 8,356 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 7,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 7,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 7,500 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 6,920 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 6,156 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 6,000 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 6,000 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 6,000 Wire Transfer      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Legal Aid 5,250 Wire Transfer      
South Asia Legal Aid 57,601 Wire Transfer      
South Asia Legal Aid 52,680 Wire Transfer      
South Asia Legal Aid 18,525 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 150,000 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 141,061 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 120,824 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 38,315 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 26,237 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 25,000 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 19,995 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 7,500 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 6,250 Wire Transfer      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal Aid 5,612 Wire Transfer      
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
87
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance
(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
I 2 FJE has recipient monitoring procedures in place to ensure adequate control of funds that are awarded. These procedures include the review of grantee financial and narrative reports, periodic on-site monitoring of grantee programs and financial operation, review of cash management procedures to minimize the cash on hand by recipients, and the review and appropriate follow-up on recipient audits including any deficiencies noted.
I 2 Grant recipients typically are selected in consultation with the funding agency and the local partnering groups. The funding agency, typically a U.S. government agency such as USAID, approves or has the right to disapprove all foreign sub-grantees.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number
36-6110299
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) National Judicial CollegeJudicial College Bldg MS 358
Reno,NV89557
94-2427596 501c3 233,300       Legal Aid
(2) American Tax Policy Institute529 14th Street NW
Washington,DC20045
52-1660704 501c3 125,000       Legal Aid
(3) Appellate Judges Education InstitutePO Box 750112
Dallas,TX752750116
92-0188525 501c3 47,815       Legal Aid
(4) Howard University2900 Van Ness Street NW
Washington,DC20008
53-0204707 501c3 32,000       Legal Aid
(5) University of Pittsburgh3900 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15260
25-0965591 501c3 23,000       Legal Aid
(6) North Carolina Central University1512 South Alston Avenue
Durham,NC27707
56-6000730 115 State Agency 18,500       Legal Aid
(7) University of California - Davis400 Mrak Hall Drive
Davis,CA95616
94-6036494 115 State Agency 18,500       Legal Aid
(8) Fordham University140 West 62nd Street
New York,NY10023
13-1740451 501c3 17,500       Legal Aid
(9) Indiana University211 South Indiana Avenue
Bloomington,IN47405
35-6001673 115 State Agency 17,500       Legal Aid
(10) Curators of the University of Missouri203 Hulston Hall
Columbia,MO65211
43-6003859 115 State Agency 13,500       Legal Aid
(11) Northeastern University School of Law400 Huntington Avenue
Boston,MA02115
04-1679980 501c3 12,500       Legal Aid
(12) Rutgers University123 Washington Street
Newark,NJ07102
22-6001086 115 State Agency 12,500       Legal Aid
(13) State of Wisconsin University System975 Bascom Mall
Madison,WI53706
39-1805963 115 State Agency 12,500       Legal Aid
(14) University of Arkansas107 Waterman Hall
Fayetteville,AR72701
71-6003252 115 State Agency 12,500       Legal Aid
(15) University of Mississippi310 Lamar Law Center
University,MS38677
64-6001159 115 State Agency 12,000       Legal Aid
(16) Florida International UniversityUniversity Park GL 495
Miami,FL33199
65-0177616 115 State Agency 10,000       Legal Aid
(17) Ohio State University Mortiz College of Law55 West 12th Avenue
Columbus,OH43210
31-6025986 115 State Agency 10,000       Legal Aid
(18) Stetson University College of Law1401 61st Street South
St Petersburg,FL33707
59-0624416 501c3 10,000       Legal Aid
(19) Thomas M Cooley Law School300 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing,MI48901
38-1988915 501c3 10,000       Legal Aid
(20) University of California - Hastings200 McAllister Street Suite 275
San Francisco,CA94102
95-1642394 115 State Agency 10,000       Legal Aid
(21) University of Houston Law Center100 Law Center
Houston,TX772046391
74-6001399 115 State Agency 10,000       Legal Aid
(22) University of the District of Columbia4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Bldg 38
Washington,DC20008
53-6001131 115 State Agency 10,000       Legal Aid
(23) Charlotte School of Law LLC2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte,NC28208
51-0601574   7,500       Legal Aid
(24) Chicago Kent College of Law565 West Adams Street
Chicago,IL60661
36-2170136 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(25) Northwestern University School of Law357 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago,IL60611
36-2167817 501c3 7,500       Legal Aid
(26) Santa Clara University500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara,CA95053
94-1156617 501c3 7,500       Legal Aid
(27) Texas Southern University3100 Cleburne Avenue
Houston,TX77004
74-6001391 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(28) University of Connecticut School of Law55 Elizabeth Street CH 103
Hartford,CT061052296
06-0772160 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(29) University of Louisville2301 South Third Street
Louisville,KY40208
61-1029626 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(30) University of Tennessee1505 W Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville,TN37916
62-6001636 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(31) University of Texas at Austin727 E Dean Keeton Street
Austin,TX78705
74-6000203 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(32) University of Virginia580 Massie Road
Charlottesville,VA229031789
54-6001796 115 State Agency 7,500       Legal Aid
(33) Loyola University New Orleans7214 St Charles Avenue Box 901
New Orleans,LA70118
74-0408946 501c3 6,500       Legal Aid
(34) American Univ Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington,DC20016
53-0196549 501c3 6,000       Legal Aid
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
33
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
1
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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
(1) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 869 742,200      













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
I 2 FJE has recipient monitoring procedures in place to ensure adequate control of funds that are awarded. These procedures include the review of grantee financial and narrative reports, periodic on-site monitoring of grantee programs and financial operation, review of cash management procedures to minimize the cash on hand by recipients, and the review and appropriate follow-up on recipient audits including any deficiencies noted.
I 2 Grant recipients typically are selected in consultation with the funding agency.
I 2 The majority of the scholarships are paid directly to the college and universities that the award winners are attending. The remaining awards are paid as stipends to under-represented law students pursuing unpaid clerkships with judges. The stipends for clerkships are taxable to the grantee.
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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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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) Jack Rives (i)
(ii)
 
395,786
 
 
 
640
 
 
 
 
 
396,426
 
 
(2) Kathryn Shaw (i)
(ii)
 
175,566
 
 
 
315
 
 
 
18,153
 
194,034
 
 
(3) W Robert Boone (i)
(ii)
 
279,062
 
 
 
547
 
12,250
 
18,394
 
310,253
 
 
(4) Hulett Askew (i)
(ii)
 
312,410
 
 
 
340
 
8,400
 
20,440
 
341,590
 
 
(5) Jeanne Gray (i)
(ii)
 
210,127
 
 
 
360
 
6,067
 
29,362
 
245,916
 
 
(6) Daniel J Freehling (i)
(ii)
 
260,528
 
 
 
450
 
7,258
 
10,340
 
278,576
 
 
(7) Steven Austermiller (i)
(ii)
 
198,620
 
 
 
158
 
3,505
 
26,762
 
229,045
 
 
(8) Scott P Ciment (i)
(ii)
 
172,051
 
 
 
176
 
3,693
 
15,543
 
191,463
 
 
(9) Michael Maya (i)
(ii)
 
174,420
 
 
 
252
 
3,498
 
21,180
 
199,350
 
 
(10) Gleb Glinka (i)
(ii)
 
154,523
 
 
 
135
 
 
 
23,209
 
177,867
 
 
(11) Henry F White Jr (i)
(ii)
 
 
 
 
 
490,980
 
 
 
 
 
490,980
 
 





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
I 4a The following individual received severance payouts during the year pursuant to a written agreement with the American Bar Association Henry F White, Former Executive Director 490,980.
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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
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 Part III 4a continued from Part III, 4a In Asia, ROLI has been focusing on the modernization of courts, including small claims courts that relieve judicial backlogs, trafficking in persons, legal education reform, anti-corruption efforts and legal assistance to victims of gender-based violence. In Europe and Eurasia, ROLIs activities include promoting access to justice through free legal clinics and travelling lawyer programs legal and civic education judicial and legal profession training and reform and womens rights, criminal law and human rights programming that also address trafficking and anti-corruption. In the Middle East, ROLI focuses on judicial and legal profession reform, legal education reform and civic education, promoting womens rights and combating corruption. In Latin America and the Caribbean, ROLI has been focusing on assisting local partners in the transition to a modern criminal justice system, including training judges, attorneys, police, and law students. ROLI has also focused on building a culture of lawfulness and promoting legal education reform. More information about the Rule of Law Initiatives work is available at www.abarol.org
Form 990 Part III 4b 3 Partnering with Casey Family Programs, the Center used that support for four nationally important projects a A Legal Center for Foster Care and Education that produces information on federal laws increasing educational opportunities for older youth in foster care and checklists to help states implement educational provisions of the new Federal Fostering Connections Act b The Bar-Youth Empowerment Project that examines all dependency laws and court rules to determine whether a child is considered a party, is entitled to notice of proceedings, and has a right to be present during proceedings. It advocates for youth voices to be heard in court. c A Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center www.grandfamilies.org. The project supports a website with user-friendly state and federal statutory information related to kinship care 4 The Centers Child and Adolescent Health Law Initiative has hosted meetings to better address these issues. It has developed several Practice and Policy issue briefs on such topics as the use of psychotropic medication for children in foster care. 5 The Center continued its Closed Circuit Television and Video Recording Technology Project to aid child victims of crime in describing their victimization with the least degree of trauma.
Form 990 Part III 4b The Center provides on-site technical assistance and training in the areas of using closed-circuit television and recording technology to help reduce child victim system trauma. 6 The Center also continued work on several other grant-funded projects. These included a working to enhance identification, location and positive involvement of non-custodial fathers in cases where their children are in foster care, including producing materials on engaging non-resident fathers in the court process and b writing materials, and convening local/state task forces, to better inform attorneys and judges on the protection of, and needed services to, LGBTQ youth in foster care. 7 The Center continued to publish its monthly ABA Child Law Practice, a preeminent journal for pediatric law practitioners. This publication is being converted to CLP Online, to make it an even more valuable resource for lawyers, judges, and others involved with childrens cases. The Center also continued as a co-editor of the Childrens Legal Rights Journal in partnership with Loyola Chicago Law Schools Child Law Program. 8 The Center also provided staff support to the ABA Commission on Youth at Risk in its fifth year, and aided in both policy and program discussions and events, including both a policy resolution and an instructional program on the topic of child trafficking.
Form 990 Part III 4c CLEO also offers programs for secondary school, college and law students. Lawyers and Leaders In Training LLIT is designed to inform low-income and ethnically diverse secondary school students about the many professional opportunities available to members of the legal profession and motivate them to pursue a legal career. This program is conducted in partnership with other national organizations such as the National Association of Women Judges, which coordinates the Color of Justice Program in Anchorage, AK Just the Beginning Foundation, which sponsors law camps around the country for interested students and the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project. The LLIT reached over 443 students across the country in 2011. Undergraduate students benefit from the CLEO College Scholars Program which is designed to prepare them to be successful law school applicants. During their freshman year, students in six regions of the country are invited to participate in a one-day seminar designed to inform them about the types of classes and activities that will enhance their law school application. As sophomores, students are introduced to inductive and deductive reasoning and the benefits of enrolling in logic, philosophy, and other classes that challenge them to become more analytical. Juniors are given a three-hour law school admission test LSAT and suggestions for improving their scores. In 2011, the CLEO College Scholars programs reached 526 students in six cities across the country.
Form 990 Part III 4c College students are also invited to participated in three other more intensive programs Sophomore Summer Institute, a four-week residential program LSAT Drills, an online program to help students increase their understanding of the law school admission test and Achieving Success in the Application Process ASAP, a week-end program to help juniors and seniors be more competitive in the application process. In 2011, 63 students participated in the three Sophomore Summer Institutes co-sponsored by CLEO at the University of North Carolina School of Law Chapel Hill, Texas Southern University-Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and Northern Illinois University College of Law. In addition, 160 students attended the ASAP programs in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California, and were able to interact with CLEO students who were recently admitted to law school.
Form 990 Part III 4c Attitude Is Essential AIE, a weekend program designed to provide incoming first-year law students with a rigorous orientation to the law school process, was held simultaneously with ASAP to provide an opportunity for student-to-students peer counseling. One hundred sixty-two students participated in AIE in 2011. After entering law school, CLEO students benefit from a series of academic and professional development programs, including the Mid-Winter Academic Enhancement and Bar Preparation seminars, Mid-Summer Professional Development, Academic Intervention, and numerous online and smaller networking opportunities. One hundred forty-three first-year law students attended the Mid-Winter Academic Enhancement Seminar, which was held in January 2011 in the Washington, DC area. The seminar is intended to help students, who have experienced one semester of law school better understand and
Form 990 Part III 4d Program Service Accomplishment 4 FJE conducts several other programs including an accreditation program. The Council and the Accreditation Committee of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education DOE as the national accrediting agency for programs that lead to the first professional degree in law. The law school accreditation process protects clients, the public and the courts by ensuring a sound legal education that prepares law students for admission to the Bar.
Form 990 Part VI 6 The Fund for Justice and Education FJE is a fund of the American Bar Association. The Board and Officers of the FJE are the Board and Officers of the American Bar Association and its membership is the same as that of the ABA. The ABA House of Delegates elects the Board of Governors, the Officers, and the Chair of the House. The House is designed to be representative of the legal profession in the United States. Members of the Association who register for the annual meeting elect six delegates-at-large. ABA members of each state elect state delegates ABA members who belong to state and qualifying local bar associations also elect delegates, the number being dependent upon the number of ABA members and lawyers in the respective state or local Association. Association members of ABA sections, divisions, and judicial conferences elect section/division delegates.
Form 990 Part VI 6 Each Section has a minimum of two delegates, with additional delegates depedent on the number of members in each section. The U.S. Virgin Islands Bar Association elects a delegate, and the bar associations of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands share one elected rotating delegate. State, local and territorial bar associations elect delegates according to their own rules. Affiliated legal organizations, a certain percentage of whose membership must be members of the ABA, also elect delegates to the House according to their own rules. Former ABA Presidents and Chairs of the House are lifetime delegates Former ABA Secretaries and Treasurers serve as delegates for three to five years following their term of office.
Form 990 Part VI 6 The ABA House of Delegates also includes the Attorney General of the United States and the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts or their designees. Current ABA Officers and current members of the Board of Governors also are delegates. Currently, the delegates in the House number 561. For purposes of election of the Board, the House is grouped into eighteen geographical districts. Governors serve staggered three year terms the House elects approximately one-third of the Board, and the President-Elect at each annual meeting. The Board of Governors consists of one member from each of the 18 geographical districts, six section members-at-large, one judicial member-at-large, two young lawyer members-at-large, two women members-at-large, two minority members-at-large, and one non-voting law student member-at-large.
Form 990 Part VI 6 The President, Chair of the House, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer of the ABA are ex officio members of the Board of Governors, and every third year the Treasurer-Elect and Secretary-Elect also are included on the Board of Governors. The House elects the Chair of the House for a two-year term in even-numbered years every third year the House elects the Treasurer and Secretary a year in advance for three-year terms.
Form 990 Part VI 11b Prior to filing the return with the IRS the return is reviewed by the organizations management and the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee includes members of the Board of Governors as well as members of of the ABA who are not members of the Board. The final Form 990 is emailed to all members of the FJE Board prior to filing the return with the IRS, sufficiently in advance of the due date to allow Board members the opportunity to raise questions or concerns, if any.
Form 990 Part VI 12-14 Given the relationship between the ABA and FJE, the ABAs Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower, and Document Retention policies apply to FJE and FJE employees.
Form 990 Part VI 12c Each Board member received the Conflict of Interest COI questionnaire this year. All responses were reviewed by the Accounting team at ABA. If a Board member discloses a conflict, the Board member must recuse themselves from any matter involving the disclosed conflict, and the recusal is noted in the minutes. Additionally, staff assigned to the Board of Governors, distribute COI forms to Board members prior to each Board meeting and collect the completed COI forms. If a Board members discloses a conflict, the Board member must recuse themselves from any matter involving the disclosed conflict, and the recusal is noted in the minutes.
Form 990 Part VI 15a FJE is a fund of the American Bar Association ABA, a related tax-exempt organization. The top management position of the FJE is the Executive Director of the ABA. FJE relies on the Compensation Committee of the ABA Board of Governors to review compensation information of comparable entities and the performance of the top management position and make a recommendation to the full ABA Board of Governors. The ABA Board of Governors must approve the final compensation. This process occurs every year and was last performed in calendar year 2010.
Form 990 Part VI 15b FJE relies on the Compensation Committee of the ABA Board to review compensation information of comparable entities and performance of other officer and key employees. When other officer and key employee positions become vacant the compensation is reviewed by the Associations Executive Director and Human Resources department based on the recommendation of the Compensation Committee. The ABA Board must approve the final compensation of the Exeuctive Director of the ABA. This process occurs every year and was last performed in calendar year 2010. The Association President and the President-Elect receive 100,000 and 50,000 respectively in compensation for their position. There has been a long-standing practice and written agreement that the compensation for the President and President-Elect is paid directly to their respective law firms.
Form 990 Part VI 19 The FJE Constitution Bylaws, business conduct standards, and the audited financial statements are available upon request or on the ABA website www.abanet.org
Form 990 Part VII 1A All interested persons listed on Part VII of the return devote time to the American Bar Association, a related tax-exempt entity. The following interested persons devoted time to the James O. Broadhead Corporation, a related tax-exempt organization Stephen Zack, Wm T Robinson III, Alice E Richmond, Bernice B Donald, Jack Rives, Kathryn Shaw, and Albin Burkman. The following interested persons devoted time to the American Bar Foundation, a related tax-exempt organization Stephen Zack, Linda Klein, Bernice B Donald, Alice E Richmond.
Form 990 Part VII 1A The individuals reported in Part VII as Key Employees and the Five Highest Compensated employees are all paid by American Bar Association, a related tax-exempt organization. These individuals primarily perform services for FJE so their compensation is treated as though paid by the filing organization.
Form 990 Part VII   Though this return is reporting on fiscal year August 31, 2011 activities, the compensation reported in Part VII Column D is based on the Form W-2s filed with the IRS for calendar year 2010.
Form 990 Part XI 5 Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Net Assets Released from Restrictions 2,114,227 Realized Gains on Sale of Investments 178,678 Pension Plan Allocation 1,489,542 Investment Income 513,600 Other Non-Operating Income 1,753 Temporarily Restricted Gifts/Pledges 1,176,035 Temporarily Restricted Investment Loss 407,437 Transfer 1,833,434 Permanently Restricted Gifts/Pledges 100.
    Form 990 Part III Line 4a continued from Part III, 4a In Asia, ROLI has been focusing on the modernization of courts, including small claims courts that relieve judicial backlogs, trafficking in persons, legal education reform, anti-corruption efforts and legal assistance to victims of gender-based violence. In Europe and Eurasia, ROLIs activities include promoting access to justice through free legal clinics and travelling lawyer programs legal and civic education judicial and legal profession training and reform and womens rights, criminal law and human rights programming that also address trafficking and anti-corruption. In the Middle East, ROLI focuses on judicial and legal profession reform, legal education reform and civic education, promoting womens rights and combating corruption. In Latin America and the Caribbean, ROLI has been focusing on assisting local partners in the transition to a modern criminal justice system, including training judges, attorneys, police, and law students. ROLI has also focused on building a culture of lawfulness and promoting legal education reform. More information about the Rule of Law Initiatives work is available at www.abarol.org Form 990 Part III Line 4b 3 Partnering with Casey Family Programs, the Center used that support for four nationally important projects a A Legal Center for Foster Care and Education that produces information on federal laws increasing educational opportunities for older youth in foster care and checklists to help states implement educational provisions of the new Federal Fostering Connections Act b The Bar-Youth Empowerment Project that examines all dependency laws and court rules to determine whether a child is considered a party, is entitled to notice of proceedings, and has a right to be present during proceedings. It advocates for youth voices to be heard in court. c A Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center www.grandfamilies.org. The project supports a website with user-friendly state and federal statutory information related to kinship care 4 The Centers Child and Adolescent Health Law Initiative has hosted meetings to better address these issues. It has developed several Practice and Policy issue briefs on such topics as the use of psychotropic medication for children in foster care. 5 The Center continued its Closed Circuit Television and Video Recording Technology Project to aid child victims of crime in describing their victimization with the least degree of trauma. Form 990 Part III Line 4b The Center provides on-site technical assistance and training in the areas of using closed-circuit television and recording technology to help reduce child victim system trauma. 6 The Center also continued work on several other grant-funded projects. These included a working to enhance identification, location and positive involvement of non-custodial fathers in cases where their children are in foster care, including producing materials on engaging non-resident fathers in the court process and b writing materials, and convening local/state task forces, to better inform attorneys and judges on the protection of, and needed services to, LGBTQ youth in foster care. 7 The Center continued to publish its monthly ABA Child Law Practice, a preeminent journal for pediatric law practitioners. This publication is being converted to CLP Online, to make it an even more valuable resource for lawyers, judges, and others involved with childrens cases. The Center also continued as a co-editor of the Childrens Legal Rights Journal in partnership with Loyola Chicago Law Schools Child Law Program. 8 The Center also provided staff support to the ABA Commission on Youth at Risk in its fifth year, and aided in both policy and program discussions and events, including both a policy resolution and an instructional program on the topic of child trafficking. Form 990 Part III Line 4c CLEO also offers programs for secondary school, college and law students. Lawyers and Leaders In Training LLIT is designed to inform low-income and ethnically diverse secondary school students about the many professional opportunities available to members of the legal profession and motivate them to pursue a legal career. This program is conducted in partnership with other national organizations such as the National Association of Women Judges, which coordinates the Color of Justice Program in Anchorage, AK Just the Beginning Foundation, which sponsors law camps around the country for interested students and the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project. The LLIT reached over 443 students across the country in 2011. Undergraduate students benefit from the CLEO College Scholars Program which is designed to prepare them to be successful law school applicants. During their freshman year, students in six regions of the country are invited to participate in a one-day seminar designed to inform them about the types of classes and activities that will enhance their law school application. As sophomores, students are introduced to inductive and deductive reasoning and the benefits of enrolling in logic, philosophy, and other classes that challenge them to become more analytical. Juniors are given a three-hour law school admission test LSAT and suggestions for improving their scores. In 2011, the CLEO College Scholars programs reached 526 students in six cities across the country. Form 990 Part III Line 4c College students are also invited to participated in three other more intensive programs Sophomore Summer Institute, a four-week residential program LSAT Drills, an online program to help students increase their understanding of the law school admission test and Achieving Success in the Application Process ASAP, a week-end program to help juniors and seniors be more competitive in the application process. In 2011, 63 students participated in the three Sophomore Summer Institutes co-sponsored by CLEO at the University of North Carolina School of Law Chapel Hill, Texas Southern University-Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and Northern Illinois University College of Law. In addition, 160 students attended the ASAP programs in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California, and were able to interact with CLEO students who were recently admitted to law school. Form 990 Part III Line 4c Attitude Is Essential AIE, a weekend program designed to provide incoming first-year law students with a rigorous orientation to the law school process, was held simultaneously with ASAP to provide an opportunity for student-to-students peer counseling. One hundred sixty-two students participated in AIE in 2011. After entering law school, CLEO students benefit from a series of academic and professional development programs, including the Mid-Winter Academic Enhancement and Bar Preparation seminars, Mid-Summer Professional Development, Academic Intervention, and numerous online and smaller networking opportunities. One hundred forty-three first-year law students attended the Mid-Winter Academic Enhancement Seminar, which was held in January 2011 in the Washington, DC area. The seminar is intended to help students, who have experienced one semester of law school better understand and Form 990 Part III Line 4d Program Service Accomplishment 4 FJE conducts several other programs including an accreditation program. The Council and the Accreditation Committee of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education DOE as the national accrediting agency for programs that lead to the first professional degree in law. The law school accreditation process protects clients, the public and the courts by ensuring a sound legal education that prepares law students for admission to the Bar. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 6 The Fund for Justice and Education FJE is a fund of the American Bar Association. The Board and Officers of the FJE are the Board and Officers of the American Bar Association and its membership is the same as that of the ABA. The ABA House of Delegates elects the Board of Governors, the Officers, and the Chair of the House. The House is designed to be representative of the legal profession in the United States. Members of the Association who register for the annual meeting elect six delegates-at-large. ABA members of each state elect state delegates ABA members who belong to state and qualifying local bar associations also elect delegates, the number being dependent upon the number of ABA members and lawyers in the respective state or local Association. Association members of ABA sections, divisions, and judicial conferences elect section/division delegates. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 6 Each Section has a minimum of two delegates, with additional delegates depedent on the number of members in each section. The U.S. Virgin Islands Bar Association elects a delegate, and the bar associations of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands share one
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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.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
 
Employer identification number

36-6110299
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) American Bar Foundation

750 North Lake Shore Drive

Chicago,IL60611
36-6110271
Research IL 501C3 7 ABA
 
 
No
(2) American Bar Endowment

321 N Clark Street

Chicago,IL60654
36-2384321
Grants IL 501C3 7 ABA
 
 
No
(3) National Judicial College

Judicial College Bldg MS358

Reno,NV895570002
94-2427596
Education NV 501C3 2 N/A
 
No
(4) ABA Museum of Law

321 N Clark Street

Chicago,IL60654
36-4187570
Museum IL 501C3 11 - Type I ABA
 
 
No
(5) The James O Broadhead Corporation

321 N Clark Street

Chicago,IL60654
52-1874598
Title Company DC 501C2 N/A ABA
 
 
No
(6) American Bar Association

321 N Clark Street

Chicago,IL60654
36-0723150
Public Service IL 501C6 N/A N/A
 
No


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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












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) ABA Retirement Funds
321 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60654
36-2550367
Benefit Plans IL ABA
 
C Corp      












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
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) American Bar Endowment

c 3,524,213  
(2) James O Broadhead Corporation

m 2,718,249  
(3) American Bar Association

e 16,164,238  
(4) American Bar Association

n 27,691,190  
(5) American Bar Association

p 8,768,498  
(6)

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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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






























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