2026-02-16T12:07:39-06:00 2025-06-30 371335003 ECK SCHAFER & PUNKE LLP 227 S Seventh Street Springfield IL 62701 990 2024-07-01 366116621 DuPage County Bar Association DUPA 6306537779 126 S County Farm Road Wheaton IL 60187 ROBERT RUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6306537779 2026-01-21 1 0 Jason D Jones P01025214 2175251111 2026-01-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Aaron Ruswick 126 S County Farm Road Wheaton IL 60187 1421907 0 X WWW.DCBA.ORG X 1879 IL ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF LAW & PROMOTE THE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE & EDUCATION 18 18 7 75 565361 209512 0 0 1237141 1271884 15144 38842 112863 111181 1365148 1421907 75000 75000 0 0 538994 561192 0 0 0 966882 969981 1580876 1606173 -215728 -184266 1476341 1371270 415779 453425 1060562 917845 DCBA SERVES THE ATTORNEYS, JUDICIARIES, AND CITIZENS OF DUPAGE COUNTY, IL IN PROVIDING LEGAL EDUCATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND BENEFIT OUT MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNTY, WHILE UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF CIVILITY 0 0 107 COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR ATTORNYES IN DUPAGE COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESSED A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS AND ALLOWED ASSOCIATION MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THE NECESSARY EDUCATIONAL CREDITS TO MAINTAIN LICENSURE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT. 2,100 ATTORNYES ATTENDED AND CLAIMED CREDIT FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THESE COURSES. FURTHER, SIX ISSUES OF THE ASSOCIATION'S LAW REVIEW WERE PUBLISHED. THIS COLLABORATION WITH THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PROVIDES ACCREDITED NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SAFETY COURSES TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER COURT SUPERVISION FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES. COURSES ARE OFFERED IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO 4,100 STUDENTS. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (LRS) IS A PROGRAM THAT REFERES THOSE IN LEGAL NEED TO AN ATTORNEY WHO PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF LAW WHERE THEY NEED ASSISTANCE. WITH ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT THE ASSOCATION OFFICES, BY PHONE AND ONLINE, EACH INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING A REFERRAL RECIEVES A COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION. VULUNTEER ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVDE ASSISTANCE IN THE COURTHOUSE TO SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS WHO NEED HELP WITH ORDERS OR HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING COURT PROCEDURES. 5,600 REFERRALS WERE INSSUED IN FY 23. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Robert Rupp 6306537779 126 S County Farm Road Wheaton IL 60187 KAREN R MILLS PRESIDENT 8.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES H WENTWORTH PRESIDENT-ELECT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 HAROLD W CONICK 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK J COLLINS 3RD VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD J VEENSTRA PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AARON E RUSWICK SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARISSA N SPENCER ASSIST. TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ORAN D CART DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID M GOWER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JODI L HENNINGER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA M IARIA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD D MENNA JR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 AZAM NIZAMUDIDN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANE NAGLE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN J PCOLINSKI JR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARTHUR W RUMMLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA L DEFINO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RICK ROBERTS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT RUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 5.00 X 144300 0 14618 MICHAEL J SCALZO GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN E KETTER ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00 X 0 0 0 144300 0 14618 1 0 1 0 0 DRIVER EDUCATION SCHOO 900099 394205 394205 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FE 900099 332521 332521 SOCIAL EVENTS 900099 205195 205195 LAWYER REFERRALS 900099 99067 99067 I.D. CARDS 900099 89535 89535 151361 69740 81621 1271884 38842 38842 3866 3866 92400 0 92400 92400 92400 AFFINITY PROGRAM 900099 14915 14915 14915 1421907 706523 565361 150023 75000 144300 310175 11714 59280 35723 151187 477016 46130 8547 BUILDING AND MAINTENANC 87153 INCOME TAXES 71115 SUPPLIES 60461 PRINTING 29592 38780 1606173 225734 225950 195186 10032 19741 12991 71907 42916 1773814 1278979 454557 494835 509216 584546 1476341 1371270 108672 156166 274676 270825 32431 26434 415779 453425 X 1060562 917845 1060562 917845 1476341 1371270 -184266 41549 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 0 1 0 150000 150000 1376259 1096043 280216 247555 182936 64619 494835 26434 26434 X 1463456 41549 41549 1421907 0 1421907 1606173 0 1606173 0 1606173 Part X, Line 2: The Association follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America related to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which sets a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Tax positions for the open year as of June 30, 2025 were reviewed and it was determined that no provision for an uncertain tax position is required. 1 Dupage Legal Assistance Foundation 126 S County Farm Road Wheaton IL 60187 510189412 501 (c) (3) 75000 0 To help fund the legal aid program which assists the indigent of DuPage County with legal representation, primarily in the area of family law. 1 Part I, Line 2: The DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation must include its financials with each year's grant application. 0 0 0 ROBERT RUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 144300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14618 0 158918 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a Professionalism. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 KAREN MILLS AND ANGELA IARIA ARE PARTNERS AT THE FIRM OF ARONBERG GOLDGEHN. CHRISTIAN KETTER AND MARISSA SPENCER ARE ATTORNEYS AT THE FIRM OF OTTOSEN DINOLFO HASENBALG & CASTALDO, LTD. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Association has a membership base of Attorneys in DuPage County, Illinois. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 MEMBERS PAY DUES AND RECEIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, MEMBERSHIP DESIGNATIONS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: ATTORNEY, SENIOR, AFFILIATE, INSTITUTIONAL, STUDENT, HONORARY, AND JUDICIAL (DUES PAYING AND NON-DUES PAYING). ATTORNEY, SENIOR, AND DUES PAYING JUDICIAL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AND/OR BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a ONLY ATTORNEY, SENIOR, AND DUES PAYING JUDICIAL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AND/OR BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE FINANCIAL MANAGER AND SECRETARY/TREASURER, IF TIMING PERMITS, ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY PRIOR TO FILING, OTHERWISE THEY RECEIVE A COPY AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FILING DATE, Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THIS IS OF PRIMARY CONCERN WHEN THE BOARD IS CONSIDERING PROJECTS OR PURCHASES AND CONFLICTS AND DISCLOSURE ARE FOCUSED ON MOST DURING THESE TIMES. THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN THE POLICY EVERY YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 All employment contracts are reviewed annually by the President's Cabinet which approves the Executive Director's contract and compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Robert Rupp - Executive Director - 630-653-7779 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND RELATED POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. DUPAGE COUNTY FOUNDATION 126 S COUNTY FARM ROAD WHEATON IL 60187 364108615 GRANT MAKING IL 501(C)(3) Line 12a, I N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0