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

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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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 100 35 COURT STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MONTPELIER, VT056010100
D Employer identification number

03-0196809
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 975,575
F Name and address of principal officer:
ROBERT PAOLINI
PO BOX 100 35 COURT STREET
MONTPELIER,VT056010100
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Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.VTBAR.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1878
M State of legal domicile: VT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO FOSTER RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW BY CULTIVATING THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, PROMOTING REFORM IN THE LAW, FACILITATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, ELEVATING THE STANDARDS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, CHERISHING A COLLEGIAL SPIRIT IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND PERPETUATING THE MEMORY OF ITS MEMBERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 8
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 35,867
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -285
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 110,100 95,524
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 874,405 847,464
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 24,421 18,559
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,936 2,805
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 1,011,862 964,352
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 456,190 468,121
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 507,532 452,545
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 963,722 920,666
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 48,140 43,686
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 1,294,790 1,402,606
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 362,350 394,517
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 932,440 1,008,089
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO FOSTER RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW BY CULTIVATING THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, PROMOTING REFORM IN THE LAW, FACILITATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, ELEVATING THE STANDARDS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, CHERISHING A COLLEGIAL SPIRIT IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND PERPETUATING THE MEMORY OF ITS MEMBERS. THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1878, IS A VERMONT NON-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, THE MEMBERS OF WHICH ARE ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF VERMONT. THE BAR ASSOCIATION CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 2200 MEMBERS. ITS PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THE MEMBERS IN IMPROVING THE PRACTICE OF LAW, TO CULTIVATE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, TO PROMOTE REFORM IN THE LAW, TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, TO ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO CHERISH A COLLEGIAL SPIRIT AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AND TO PERPETUATE THEIR MEMORY. THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOCUSES ON PROFESSIONALISM AND EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING MANY CONTINUING LEGAL 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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - LICENSED ATTORNEYS IN VERMONT ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 20 HOURS OF MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION EVERY TWO YEARS. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS LIVE SEMINARS, INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMS, TELESEMINARS, WEBINARS AND VIDEO REPLAYS ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AS WELL AS STANDARD CORE CURRICULA IN MANY AREAS OF SUBSTANTIVE LAW, ECONOMICS OF PRACTICE, LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY, ETHICS AND OTHER AREAS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE VERMONT BAR JOURNAL - A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE CONTAINING SCHOLARLY SUBSTANTIVE ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND COLUMNS OF INTEREST TO ALL LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. IT OFFERS PRACTICE TOOLS, PROFILES, INTERVIEWS AND OTHER ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AS WELL AS CLASSIFIEDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
DIRECTORY - THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY IS A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF VERMONT LICENSED ATTORNEYS AND JUDGES, ALONG WITH THEIR MAILING ADDRESSES, PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, AND ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES. IT ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE LISTING OF THE VERMONT COURT SYSTEM AND LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICES FREQUENTLY CONTACTED BY MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. A COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY MEMBER FREE OF CHARGE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEETINGS - THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS TWO MEETINGS EACH YEAR, THE ANNUAL AND MID-YEAR MEETING, AT WHICH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS ARE OFFERED TOGETHER WITH SOCIAL EVENTS.YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION - A SECTION OF THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION FOR ATTORNEYS WHO HAVE PRACTICES FIVE YEARS OR LESS AND/OR ARE 37 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER. THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION SPONSORS A MID-WINTER MEETING EACH YEAR IN MONTREAL.LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - A PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION THAT PROVIDES REFERRALS TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ATTORNEY.MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP IN THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION IS VOLUNTARY. THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TRACKS ALL EXPENSES RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP SUCH AS THE DUES MAILING, PRINTING AND POSTAGE COSTS FOR NOTICES TO ATTORNEYS, ETC. LOBBYING - LOBBYING FOR THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS, REPORTS AND TESTIFIES ON LEGISLATION OF IMPORTANCE TO VERMONT LICENSED ATTORNEYS.CASEMAKER - THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS ON-LINE LEGAL RESEARCH THROUGH OUR WEB PORTAL.PRO BONO COORDINATOR - THE COORDINATOR IDENTIFIES AND UNIFIES PRO BONO EFFORTS THROUGHOUT VERMONT, PUBLICIZING AND PROMOTING THE WORK OF PRO BONO ATTORNEYS, RECRUITING AND PROVIDING TRAINING FOR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS IN AREAS OF NEED, AND COORDINATING WITH EXISTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. THE PRO BONO COORDINATOR ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE RUTLAND PILOT PROJECT AND THE BENNINGTON PROJECT. LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT - THE LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS IN PRACTICING EFFECTIVELY, EFFICIENTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THE LAW PRACTICE COORDINATOR IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH OPENING AND CLOSING A PRACTICE, CREATING PRACTICE SYSTEMS, PROCURING AND USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS WELL AS OTHER PRACTICE AREAS. RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PROJECT - THE RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PROJECT IS A VERMONT BAR FOUNDATION FUNDED PROJECT UNDER WHICH MEMBERS OF THE PRIVATE BAR PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE TO LOW-INCOME PRO SE LITIGANTS IN SPECIFIC CASES IN SUPERIOR, FAMILY AND PROBATE COURTS IN RUTLAND COUNTY. PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYS RECEIVE A REDUCED FEE ($60 PER HOUR) TO REPRESENT ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN LANDLORD/TENANT, FORECLOSURE AND COLLECTION CASES IN RUTLAND SUPERIOR COURT; IN CHILD SUPPORT CONTEMPT CASES IN RUTLAND FAMILY COURT; AND IN INVOLUNTARY GUARDIANSHIP CASES IN RUTLAND DISTRICT AND FAIR HAVEN DISTRICT PROBATE COURTS. SCREENING FOR ELIGIBILITY IS DONE BY VERMONT LEGAL AID IN BURLINGTON. ATTORNEY COMPENSATION IS GENERALLY CAPPED AT 5 HOURS FOR SUPERIOR COURT CASES, AND AT 3 HOURS FOR INVOLUNTARY GUARDIANSHIP AND FAMILY COURT CASES. BENNINGTON COUNTY BAR REDUCED FEE PROJECT - THE BENNINGTON COUNTY BAR REDUCED FEE PROJECT (ALSO KNOWN AS BENNINGTON COUNTY LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT OR BCLAP) IS SIMILAR TO THE RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PROJECT. ELIGIBLE (LOWER INCOME) CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO BENNINGTON COUNTY ATTORNEYS FOR REPRESENTATION IN LANDLORD/TENANT, COLLECTION AND FORECLOSURE CASES IN BENNINGTON SUPERIOR COURT, AND IN INVOLUNTARY GUARDIANSHIP MATTERS IN BENNINGTON AND MANCHESTER DISTRICT PROBATE COURTS. SCREENING FOR ELIGIBILITY IS DONE BY VERMONT LEGAL AID'S SCREENING STAFF. ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATING IN THE BENNINGTON PROJECT WILL BE OFFERED A STIPEND FOR UP TO 5 HOURS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MATTERS, AND FOR UP TO 3 HOURS OF REPRESENTATION IN INVOLUNTARY GUARDIANSHIP MATTERS. WINDHAM COUNTY PRO BONO PROJECT - THE WINDHAM COUNTY PRO BONO PROJECT IS AN ADAPTATION OF THE RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PRO BONO PROJECT. THE WINDHAM COUNTY PRO BONO PROJECT WILL OPERATE IN MUCH THE SAME MANNER AS THE RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PROJECT, USING FORMS, LITERATURE, AND PROCEDURES DEVELOPED FOR THAT PILOT PROJECT. THE WINDHAM COUNTY PRO BONO PROJECT SEEKS TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT AND LOW-INCOME LITIGANTS IN A LIMITED NUMBER OF AREAS OF LAW (EVICTIONS, COLLECTIONS, FORECLOSURES, GUARDIANSHIPS AND CHILD-SUPPORT CONTEMPT HEARINGS). THERE WERE NO EXPENSES IN 2011.WINDSOR ORANGE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT - THE WINDSOR ORANGE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT IS MODELED AFTER THE BENNINGTON COUNTY LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT AND THE RUTLAND COUNTY PILOT PROJECT. IT WILL OPERATE IN MUCH THE SAME MANNER AS ITS PREDECESSORS AND IT WILL USE FORMS, LITERATURE AND PROCEDURES DEVELOPED FOR THOSE PROJECTS. WOLAP SEEKS TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT AND LOW-INCOME LITIGANTS LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AREAS (CHILD SUPPORT CONTEMPT/MODIFICATION; LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES; COLLECTION AND FORECLOSURE MATTERS; COLLECTION MATTERS; AND INVOLUNTARY GUARDIANSHIP CASES). THERE WERE NO EXPENSES IN 2011.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CIVIL TRIAL MEDIATORS - THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE NETWORK OF VERMONT AND THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION WILL INCREASE THE UTILIZATION OF MEDIATION BY THE PUBLIC ENGAGING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE TASK OF RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY MEDIATION. PROJECT LEADERS ORGANIZED AND HOSTED A CONFERENCE FOR POLICE CHIEFS AND CITY/TOWN MANAGERS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF MEDIATION AS A TOOL FOR RESOLVING NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY DISPUTES. THE CONFERENCE FEATURED PRESENTATION BY POLICE AND COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE INTEGRATED MEDIATION IN THEIR POLICY PRACTICE. FOLLOWING THE CONFERENCE, THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTERS DEVELOPED LOCAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE MEDIATION SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CENTERS. THE CENTERS WILL PARTNER WITH THE VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION TO RECRUIT PRO-BONO MEDIATORS FOR THE INCREASE IN SERVICE DEMAND. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA - REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA IS A NATIONAL PROJECT DESIGNED TO REINVIGORATE AND EDUCATE AMERICANS ON THE CRITICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE IT SERVES. THE PROJECT INTRODUCES CITIZENS, PARTICULARLY YOUNG PEOPLE, TO THE REPRESENTATIVES, INSTITUTIONS, AND PROCESS THAT SERVE TO REALIZE THE GOAL OF A GOVERNMENT OF, BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE.VERMONT BAR FOUNDATION - CRIMINAL CASE ANALYSIS - THIS GRANT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING A SERIES OF FOUR BOOKLETS ON CRIMINAL CASE ANALYSIS. THIS SERIES OF BOOKLETS WILL PROVIDE PRACTITIONERS WITH A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ANALYZING THE FACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUES FACING THEIR CLIENTS. THE BOOKLETS WILL OFFER NEW LAWYERS A QUICK, PRACTICAL REFERENCE TOOL TO ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL. ONCE THE BOOKLETS ARE COMPLETED, THERE WILL BE TRAINING SESSIONS ON THEIR USE. THERE WERE NO EXPENSES IN 2011.WE THE PEOPLE - PROJECT CITIZENS - THE CENTER IS THE TEMPORARY HOME IN VERMONT OF THE NATIONALLY PRAISED PROJECT CITIZEN PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION. PROJECT CITIZEN IS A CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE, SECONDARY, AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND ADULT GROUPS THAT PROMOTES COMPETENT AND RESPONSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT. THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO MONITOR AND INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY. IN THE PROCESS, THEY DEVELOP SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND PRINCIPLE WE THE PEOPLE - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE WE THE PEOPLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER AND EXPAND THE EFFORTS OF THE VBA TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, LOW COST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS IN VERMONT. THE GRANT FUNDS ANNUAL MULTI-DAY TEACHER WORKSHOPS, SINGLE DAY WORKSHOPS, AND INFORMATION SESSIONS AROUND THE STATE. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAMS IS ON CIVIC EDUCATION, FEATURING MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY THE HIGHLY REGARDED WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION CURRICULAR MATERIALS AT THE UPPER ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS. THE GRANT PAYS FOR TRAVEL, FOOD, AND PLANNING FOR THESE PROGRAMS, SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS, AND SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS BY NOTED EXPERTS IN THE FIELD. CLIENT SECURITY FUND - THE CLIENT SECURITY FUND IS INTENDED TO BE USED TO SATISFY LOSSES TO CLIENTS OF LAWYERS WHO MISHANDLE CLIENT TRUST FUNDS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS ENACTED A $30,000 MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE PER CASE. THE FUND WAS CREATED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DUES ASSESSMENTS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
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Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
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.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
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
 
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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
20
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
8
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
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
16
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
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
 
No
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
 
 
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
 
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
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
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
LISA MAXFIELD
PO BOX 100
MONTPELIER,VT05601
(802) 223-2020
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) AMBER L BARBER ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) MICHAEL E KENNEDY ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) JAMES F CARROLL ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) ROBERT MPAOLINI ESQ
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00 X           104,610 0 13,626
(5) DANIEL P RICHARDSON ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) SANDRA W EVERITT
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) HON THOMAS S DURKIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) DAVID R FENSTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) JENNIFER R EMENS-BUTLER ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) ROSS A FELDMANN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) WILL S BAKER ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) DANIEL H MAGUIRE ESQ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) EILEEN M BLACKWOOD ESQ
PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(14) EDWARD J TYLER III ESQ
SECRETARY
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(15) MATTHEW F VALERIO ESQ
TREASURER
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(16) THERESE M CORSONES ESQ
PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0


Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 104,610 0 13,626
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		95,524
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 95,524
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 343,427 343,427    
b CONTINUING LEGAL EDUC. 900,099 164,673 164,673    
c MEETINGS 900,099 146,167 146,167    
d LAWYER REFERRAL SERVIC 900,099 125,027 125,027    
e JOURNAL/DIRECTORY 541,800 58,320 32,303 26,017  
f All other program service revenue . 9,850   9,850  
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 847,464
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 20,360     20,360
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 7,200  
b Less: rental expenses 9,422  
c Rental income or (loss) -2,222  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -2,222     -2,222
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,801
c Gain or (loss)   -1,801
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -1,801 -1,801    
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 MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 5,027 5,027    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 5,027
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 964,352 814,823 35,867 18,138
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 126,470      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 261,339      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 12,573      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 38,842      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 28,897      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other ..........        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 5,686      
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 24,504      
17 Travel ............ 26,976      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 43,526      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 16,722      
23 Insurance .............. 4,914      
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 CASEMAKER 47,598      
b CENTER FOR CIVIL ED EXP 45,882      
c YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION E 45,144      
d CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCAT 34,848      
e CONTRACTED SERVICES 28,480      
f All other expenses 128,265      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 920,666      
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 28 1 36
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 762,764 2 806,256
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3 3,117
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 15,311 9 15,191
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 445,712
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 314,717 131,749 10c 130,995
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 384,938 12 447,011
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)... 1,294,790 16 1,402,606
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .   17  
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 330,906 19 338,553
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..... 31,444 25 55,964
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 362,350 26 394,517
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 ..... 528,687 27 568,754
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 403,753 28 439,335
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 932,440 33 1,008,089
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 1,294,790 34 1,402,606
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
964,352
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
920,666
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
43,686
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
932,440
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
31,963
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
1,008,089
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
 
No
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


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

03-0196809
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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

03-0196809
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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

03-0196809
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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

03-0196809
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
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

03-0196809
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

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










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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

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


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
343,427
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
28,211
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
28,211
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
64,627
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
-36,416
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

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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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

03-0196809
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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 ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   25,000 25,000
b Buildings ................   320,650 229,287 91,363
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   100,062 85,430 14,632
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 130,995
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MUTUAL FUNDS 		447,011 F








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 447,011
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  
PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 3,989
SECURITY DEPOSITS 365
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 6,031
ACCRUED VACATION 21,612
DUE TO GRANTORS 23,967




Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 55,964
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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) .................... 1 964,352
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 920,666
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 43,686
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 31,963
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 31,963
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 75,649
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,007,538
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 31,963
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 11,223
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 43,186
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 964,352
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 964,352
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 931,889
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 11,223
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 11,223
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 920,666
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 920,666
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ASSOCIATION ADOPTED PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD INTERPRETATION NO. 48, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES." THE ASSOCIATION EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 450, "CONTINGENCIES". ACCORDINGLY, A LOSS CONTINGENCY IS RECOGNIZED WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED AS OF THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AMOUNT OF THE LOSS CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE AND MANAGEMENT JUDGMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LIKELY OUTCOME OF EACH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION. THE AMOUNT THAT IS ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION OR FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THE AGGREGATE COULD DIFFER FROM THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED. THE ASSOCIATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT ITS POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX IS REQUIRED FOR 2011.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSES 9,422. LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS 1,801.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSES 9,422. LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS 1,801.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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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
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

03-0196809
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER SHALL BE ELECTED TO SERVE ONE YEAR. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT AT THE END OF THE PRESIDENT'S TERM. THE SAME PERSON SHALL NOT BE ELECTED PRESIDENT-ELECT TWO YEARS SUCCESSIVELY. THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS AFTER THEIR SUCCESSORS TAKE OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   NO ACTION OF A COMMITTEE, SECTION OR DIVISION ESTABLISHES A POLICY OF THIS ASSOCIATION, UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. HOWEVER, A COMMITTEE, SECTION OR DIVISION MAY TAKE A POSITION ON A MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN AND MAY COMMUNICATE SUCH POSITION, WITH PRIOR NOTICE TO THE PRESIDENT, TO A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OR ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OR OTHERS, PROVIDED THAT IT SHALL BE CLEARLY STATED THAT SUCH POSITION IS THAT OF THE COMMITTEE, SECTION OR DIVISION AND NOT OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE RETURN. A COPY IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BOARD OF MANAGERS REVIEWS YEARLY AT BUDGET TIME THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD OF MANAGERS MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION EGARDING SALARY INCREASES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24F SOLO CONFERENCE: TOTAL EXPENSES 25,042. JOURNAL EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 22,798. DIRECTORY EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 14,302. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 13,754. BANK CHARGES: TOTAL EXPENSES 13,656. TELEPHONE: TOTAL EXPENSES 9,571. PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL PROJECTS: TOTAL EXPENSES 6,573. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: TOTAL EXPENSES 6,054. COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS: TOTAL EXPENSES 3,768. NEW ENGLAND BAR ASSOCIATION EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 3,429. SMALL EQUIPMENT: TOTAL EXPENSES 1,967. MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 1,950. MISCELLANEOUS: TOTAL EXPENSES 1,910. PROFESSIONAL DUES: TOTAL EXPENSES 1,874. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND WRITTEN MATERIALS: TOTAL EXPENSES 967. POSTAGE: TOTAL EXPENSES 650.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 31,963.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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