TY 2019 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Appellate Lawyers Association

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1717 N Naper Blvd
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Naperville, IL60563

D Employer identification number

36-3020220

E Telephone number

(630) 416-1166

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

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 ALA is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts. The mission is to:1-systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness and comprehensiveness. 2-facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases, the appellate bench and the legislature. 3-improve the standards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal. 4-exchange ideas and techniques, resolve common problems, and discuss matters of mutual interest to those focused on this field.
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 Conducted meetings throughout Illinois for educational purposes benefitting both appellate lawyers and judges. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Prepared and disseminated publications including a summary of pending cases. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 Maintained a website and electronic newsletter concerning organizational events and items of interest for the benefit of members. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
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-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Gretchen Harris Sperry President	2.00	0
John M Fitzgerald Vice President	2.00	0
Scott L Howie Secretary	2.00	0
Jonathan B Amarilio Treasurer	2.00	0
John Gabala Director	1.00	0
Kimberly Glasford Director	1.00	0
Jacob Goldstein Director	1.00	0
Susan Horner Director	1.00	0
Carson Griffis Director	1.00	0
Ronald D Menna Jr Director	1.00	0
Richard C Harris Director	1.00	0
Hon Clare J Quish Imed Past Pres	1.00	0

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.1001	Advertising and Promotion $500
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $789
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1478
Other Expenses.1	Food & Beverage $14290
Other Expenses.2	Moot Court Expense $5668
Other Expenses.3	Website $3089
Other Expenses.4	Bank and credit card fees $1596
Other Expenses.5	Board activities $1403
Other Expenses.6	Meeting room & audio visual $1387
Other Expenses.7	Photographer $1340
Other Expenses.8	Holiday party expenses $1237
Other Expenses.9	Brown bag expenses $1079
Other Expenses.10	Telephone $500
Other Expenses.11	Gifts $453
Other Expenses.13	Supplies $443
Other Expenses.14	CLE $325
Other Expenses.15	Sponsorship $250
Other Expenses.16	Plaques/certificates $142
Other Expenses.17	Photocopies $76
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $660 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $1000 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1000
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $8034 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $107
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $8745 Deferred Revenue - Ending $14075

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $500

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $789

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1478

Other Expenses.1

Food & Beverage $14290

Other Expenses.2

Moot Court Expense $5668

Other Expenses.3

Website $3089

Other Expenses.4

Bank and credit card fees $1596

Other Expenses.5

Board activities $1403

Other Expenses.6

Meeting room & audio visual $1387

Other Expenses.7

Photographer $1340

Other Expenses.8

Holiday party expenses $1237

Other Expenses.9

Brown bag expenses $1079

Other Expenses.10

Telephone $500

Other Expenses.11

Gifts $453

Other Expenses.13

Supplies $443

Other Expenses.14

CLE $325

Other Expenses.15

Sponsorship $250

Other Expenses.16

Plaques/certificates $142

Other Expenses.17

Photocopies $76

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $660 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $1000 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1000

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $8034 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $107

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $8745 Deferred Revenue - Ending $14075

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	31,215
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	41,270
4	Investment income ....................................	4	331
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	72,816

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	5,444
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	87,033
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	92,477

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Software ID:	19009920
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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
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	30,876
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	451
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	36,045
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	67,372