TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The Topeka Bar Association was established to promote the common interests of lawyers in the Topeka/Shawnee County, Kansas, area. It is devoted to the improvement of business conditions for lawyers in the area.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MEMBER MEETINGS: Each month (except April and June) the organization conducts a luncheon meeting for its members. During the meeting, there is a speaker on some topic of interest, usually in the field of law. In April, the organization holds its Annual Meeting which is a dinner meeting open to all members and their guests. Directors and Officers are elected, awards are presented, and accomplishments during the past year are reviewed. Periodically, there are meetings of various groups within the membership, such as Government Lawyers and Committees. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 MEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS: Periodically, the organization sponsors golf tournaments, picnics, a Thanksgiving Dinner (Turkey Shoot), and similar social events which are open to all members. These provide opportunities for members to become better acquainted away from the office/courtroom setting. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 CONTINUING EDUCATION: To assist members in meeting their continuing education requirements to maintain their licenses to practice law in Kansas, the organization sponsors several low-cost programs each year. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
BOARD LUNCHEONS: The Board of Directors meets monthly for lunch to conduct its business. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
KANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION "BAR SHOW": Annually, the Kansas Bar Association conducts its Annual Meeting. Every three years the meeting is held in Topeka. To provide entertainment one evening for attendees and their guests, the Topeka Bar Association presents a musical review called the "Bar Show." Performers are volunteers from the Topeka legal community, but there are out-of-pocket expenses for costumes, scenery, musicians, etc. The Kansas Bar Association provides a stated sum to help defray these costs. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
LAW DAY: Annually in May, the TBA recognizes national "Law Day" with various activities in local schools and, in recent years, an "ad" in the local newspaper and a 5K run. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
LAURA GRAHAM PRESIDENT ELECT	0	0
JAMES McENTIRE Director	0	0
JIM RANKIN President	0	0
MARK BENNET Director	0	0
DIANE BELLQUIST Secretary	0	0
TIFFANY FISHER Executive Direc	30.00	47,475
GLENDA CAFER Director	0	0
VINCE COX Director	0	0
AMANDA VOGELSBERG Director	0	0
C DAVID NEWBERY Treasurer	0	0
KYLE MEAD Director	0	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

LAURA GRAHAM

PRESIDENT ELECT

JAMES McENTIRE

Director

JIM RANKIN

President

MARK BENNET

Director

DIANE BELLQUIST

Secretary

TIFFANY FISHER

Executive Direc

30.00

47,475

GLENDA CAFER

Director

VINCE COX

Director

AMANDA VOGELSBERG

Director

C DAVID NEWBERY

Treasurer

KYLE MEAD

Director

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $2620
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $1495
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1564
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $350
Other Expenses.1	MEMBER SOCIALS $15135
Other Expenses.2	MEMBER MEETINGS $9615
Other Expenses.3	CONTINUING EDUCATION $8111
Other Expenses.5	DONATIONS $1592
Other Expenses.6	MISCELLANEOUS $1365
Other Expenses.7	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $827
Other Expenses.8	BOARD LUNCHES $817
Other Expenses.9	COMMITTEE EXPENSES $600
Other Expenses.10	LAW DAY $250
Other Expenses.11	PROFESSIONAL DUES $125
Other Expenses.12	FORM 990-T TAX & ESTIMATES $83
Other Expenses.13	KANSAS CORP. INC. TAX $62
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $25 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $25

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $2620

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1495

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1564

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $350

Other Expenses.1

MEMBER SOCIALS $15135

Other Expenses.2

MEMBER MEETINGS $9615

Other Expenses.3

CONTINUING EDUCATION $8111

Other Expenses.5

DONATIONS $1592

Other Expenses.6

MISCELLANEOUS $1365

Other Expenses.7

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $827

Other Expenses.8

BOARD LUNCHES $817

Other Expenses.9

COMMITTEE EXPENSES $600

Other Expenses.10

LAW DAY $250

Other Expenses.11

PROFESSIONAL DUES $125

Other Expenses.12

FORM 990-T TAX & ESTIMATES $83

Other Expenses.13

KANSAS CORP. INC. TAX $62

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $25 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $25

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	61,622
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	66,316
4	Investment income ...........................	4	75
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	128,013

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	51,556
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,600
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	5,285
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	4,688
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	44,611
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	109,740

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	18,273
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	81,245
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20	-599
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	98,919

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