TY 2021 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)

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

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 200-20
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
Jonathan B Amarilio President	2.00	0
Marron Mahoney Vice President	2.00	0
Catherine Wieler Secretary	2.00	0
Seth Horvath Treasurer	2.00	0
Amelia Buragas Director	2.00	0
Andrew Mertzenich Director	1.00	0
Richard Chase Director	1.00	0
Laura Ieremia Director	1.00	0
Ronald Menna Director	1.00	0
Alexander Muntges Director	1.00	0
Sonthonax SaintGermain Director	1.00	0
Joshua Vincent Director	1.00	0
Scott L Howie 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 Revenue.1	Other $135
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $79
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1478
Other Expenses.1	Luncheon $6714
Other Expenses.2	Website & Technology $4663
Other Expenses.3	PAYPAL FEES $1617
Other Expenses.4	Moot Court Expense $1265
Other Expenses.5	Supplies $779
Other Expenses.6	Other expenses $657
Other Expenses.7	Telephone $603
Other Expenses.9	Survey Monkey $384
Other Expenses.10	CLE Provider fees $330
Other Expenses.11	Plaques/certificates $173
Other Expenses.12	Bank and credit card fees $77
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $825
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $355 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4360
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $11725 Deferred Revenue - Ending $17040

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Other $135

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $79

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1478

Other Expenses.1

Luncheon $6714

Other Expenses.2

Website & Technology $4663

Other Expenses.3

PAYPAL FEES $1617

Other Expenses.4

Moot Court Expense $1265

Other Expenses.5

Supplies $779

Other Expenses.6

Other expenses $657

Other Expenses.7

Telephone $603

Other Expenses.9

Survey Monkey $384

Other Expenses.10

CLE Provider fees $330

Other Expenses.11

Plaques/certificates $173

Other Expenses.12

Bank and credit card fees $77

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $825

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $355 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4360

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $11725 Deferred Revenue - Ending $17040

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	17,240
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	39,315
4	Investment income ....................................	4	53
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	135
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	56,743

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	5,638
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	111,994
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	117,632

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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	31,692
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	594
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	18,819
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	51,105