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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3108887

SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27707

Financials

$182K$161K2023$195K$161K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$194,902$160,713$34,189$483,922$0$483,922
December 31, 2023990$182,081$160,604$21,477$449,733$0$449,733
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,718
Membership dues
$53,718
Program service revenue
$133,394
Investment income
$7,790
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$28,000
Other salaries and wages
$32,855
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$65,510
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$762
Program services (functional)
$124,126
Management and general (functional)
$36,587

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$449,733
Total assets, end of year
$483,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$483,922
Net assets without donor restrictions
$483,922
Gross receipts
$194,902
Employees
8
Volunteers
75
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSS WEAVEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$28,000
JOAN HEMINWAYCOPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Officer
2$7,500
SUSAN KUOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GARY MYERSVICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LOUIS VIRELLIPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS METZLOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHARLES RHODESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LUCAS OSBORNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY DIAMONDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CAPRICE ROBERTSDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSS WEAVEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$25,000
CAPRICE ROBERTSDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$5,000
LOUIS VIRELLIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RONALD KROTOSZYNSKIPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN KUOVICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS METZLOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KATHY CERMINARASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLES RHODESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN HEMINGWAYCOMPLIANCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENJAMEN SPENCERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LUCAS OSBORNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1026 WESTWOOD DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-1564
In care of
% LINDA JELLUM MU SCHOOL OF LAW
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PROFESSOR THOMAS METZLOFF, 1026 WESTWOOD DRIVE, DURHAM, NC 27707
Signed the 990
PROFESSOR THOMAS METZLOFF, TREASURER
Phone
(919) 606-5255
Return prepared by
JONES AND KOLB

Mission

SEALS IS A REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS THAT HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDED BY FACULTY AND STAFF OF MEMBER AND AFFILIATE SCHOOLS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION HELD A WEEK-LONG CONFERENCE WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 REGISTRANTS. SPEAKERS PRESENTED SCHOLARLY RESEARCH(WORK IN PROGRESS AND PUBLISHED RESEARCH), AND DISCUSSED TEACHING TECHNIQUES. NEW FACULTY MEMBERS PRESENTED WORKS-IN-PROCESS FOR CRITICAL FEEDBACK FROM SENIOR FACULTY MENTORS. DURING 2024, THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE MARRIOTT HARBOR BEACH RESORT & SPA IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDED AN INCENTIVE TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR HAVING THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE THERE BASED ON NUMBER OF ROOMS THAT WERE USED. IN THE YEAR, THE ASSOCIATION EARNED $11,116 IN ADDITIONAL REVENUE.
    Expenses $120,035 · revenue $133,394
  • MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING WEBSITE WHICH COMMUNICATES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ON THE ANNUAL MEETING AND THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. WEBSITE INCLUDES A BLOG THAT COMMUNICATES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND DETAILS IMPORTANT SESSION SUMMARIES.
    Expenses $4,091

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-3108887
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B02)
Assets (IRS master file)
$483,922
Income (IRS master file)
$194,902

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$194,902$160,713$483,922XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$182,081$160,604$449,733IRS
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$159,414$145,775$428,256IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3108887).

Questions about SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC is 20-3108887.
Is SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PROFESSOR THOMAS METZLOFF.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,000 (RUSS WEAVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $194,902, expenses of $160,713 and total assets of $483,922 at year end.

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