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)

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

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

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C Name of organization
INTER-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1889 F Street NW 4th F
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WASHINGTON, DC20006

D Employer identification number

53-0088262

E Telephone number

(202) 466-5944

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? To establish & maintain relations among organizations of lawyers, national and local, in the Americas.
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 The Association's primary purpose is to establish and promote relations and fellowship among bar associations and individual lawyers, promoting the Rule of Law and administration of justice and networking amoung lawyers. Every twelve months, the organization holds an international conference in one othe the countries of Americas during which time special seminars on legal topics are presented. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (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
Diego Peralta Secretary	3.00	0
Lourdes Escaffi-Venes Sec-General	4.00	0
Maria Alejandra Pasquest Gen. Rapporteur	3.00	0
Judd L Kessler President	5.00	0
Rene De Sola Director	0	0
Roberto Flores de la Rosa Past President	6.00	0
Mark W Atwood Treasurer	3.00	0
Marco A Garcia Claros Director	2.00	0
Fernando Fragoso Vice President	2.00	0
Maria del Pilar Callizo Director	2.00	0
Mabel Solano Director	2.00	0
Carmen Luz Consuegra Director	2.00	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

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


Name of organization INTER-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION	Employer identification number 53-0088262
Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)


Name of organization INTER-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION	Employer identification number 53-0088262
Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2021)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $522
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $6877
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $4821
Other Expenses.1	Organizing Comm. Conference $14221
Other Expenses.2	Lexis/Nexus Award $10000
Other Expenses.3	Website Related $5420
Other Expenses.4	Credit Card Merchant Fees $5338
Other Expenses.5	Telephone & Internet $3692
Other Expenses.6	Computer Consultants $3317
Other Expenses.7	Miscellaneous Expenses $1856
Other Expenses.8	Subscriptions & Annual S/W $1603
Other Expenses.9	Payroll Processing Fees $1420
Other Expenses.11	Office Supplies $1172
Other Expenses.12	Bank Service Charges $1045
Other Expenses.13	Plaques/Frames $981
Other Expenses.15	Computer & Printer Repairs $570
Other Expenses.16	ID Cards $212

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $522

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $6877

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $4821

Other Expenses.1

Organizing Comm. Conference $14221

Other Expenses.2

Lexis/Nexus Award $10000

Other Expenses.3

Website Related $5420

Other Expenses.4

Credit Card Merchant Fees $5338

Other Expenses.5

Telephone & Internet $3692

Other Expenses.6

Computer Consultants $3317

Other Expenses.7

Miscellaneous Expenses $1856

Other Expenses.8

Subscriptions & Annual S/W $1603

Other Expenses.9

Payroll Processing Fees $1420

Other Expenses.11

Office Supplies $1172

Other Expenses.12

Bank Service Charges $1045

Other Expenses.13

Plaques/Frames $981

Other Expenses.15

Computer & Printer Repairs $570

Other Expenses.16

ID Cards $212

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	10,689
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	84,429
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	49,864
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1
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	144,983

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	2,009
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	2,384
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	4,393

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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	53,935
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,750
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	20,058
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	2,164
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	63,067
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	142,974


Name of organization INTER-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION			Employer identification number 53-0088262
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.