Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 23-7225110

PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CARLISLE, PA 17013

Financials

$383K$930K2023$670K$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$669,800$1,477,347-$807,547$764,285$5,914$758,371
December 31, 2023990$382,624$929,893-$547,269$1,553,811$0$1,553,811
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$550,703
of which government grants
$550,203
Program service revenue
$81,557
Investment income
$37,540
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$437,156
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$497,383
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$750
Accounting fees
$235,692
Program services (functional)
$1,353,698
Management and general (functional)
$123,589
Fundraising (functional)
$60

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,553,811
Total assets, end of year
$764,285
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,914
Net assets, end of year
$758,371
Net assets without donor restrictions
$508,371
Net assets with donor restrictions
$250,000
Gross receipts
$669,800
Employees
5
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
PA

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
SARA JACOBSONEXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$126,504
CARRIE ALLMANASST. SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JULIA BURKEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PHILLIP CLABAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON GINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL HALKIASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AUTUMN JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICOLE SLOANE KONDRLIKASST. TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM MAKOULBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG NESTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN SCHENKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMIN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE SPRINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER TALLARICOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS WELSHVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARA JACOBSONEXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$121,496
CARRIE ALLMANASST. SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JULIA BURKEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PHILLIP CLABAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID CROWLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRANDON GINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHEN GREEWALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AUTUMN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE SLOANE KONDRLIKASST. TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GREG NESTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN SCHENKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMIN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE SPRINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER TALLARICOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS WELSHVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, CARLISLE, PA 17013-3323
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIA BURKE, PO BOX 42014, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Signed the 990
SARA JACOBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(215) 360-7240
Return prepared by
THOMAS J SCHWABENLAND PC

Mission

THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA IS A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS DEDICATED TO SECURING A FAIR JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ENSURING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PEOPLE FACING LOSS OF LIFE, FREEDOM OR FAMILY ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TOOLS, STRATEGIES, MUTUAL SUPPORT, TRAINING AND INFORMATION TO PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICES IN PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE THE VOICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN LEADERSHIP, MANAGMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN PENNSYLVANIA

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE HIGH STANDARDS FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE INDIGENT ACCUSED OF CRIME OR DELIQUENCY; TO PROMOTE AND INTER-CHANGE OF IDEAS AND EXPERIENCE CONCERNING FUNCTIONS IN THE FIELD OF CRIMAL DEFENSE THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC RELATIVE THERETO, TO FOSTER SOUND LEGISLATION IN SUCH FIELD; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF PERSONNEL AND WORK; TO COOPERATE WITH THE JUDICIARY, THE BAR AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUTICE; AND TO PARTICIPATE AS AMICUS CURIAE IN IMPORTANT APPELLATE CRIMINAL CASES.
    Expenses $1,353,698 · revenue $81,557

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

IRS record

EIN
23-7225110
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$764,285
Income (IRS master file)
$669,800

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
March 12, 2018
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$669,800$1,477,347$764,285XML
990December 2023$382,624$929,893$1,553,811XML
990December 2022$2,296,548$329,243$2,073,775IRS
990December 2021$281,486$204,086$112,264IRS

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 23-7225110).

Questions about PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA

What is the EIN of PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA is 23-7225110.
Is PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2017.
Are donations to PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JULIA BURKE.
Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,504 (SARA JACOBSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $669,800, expenses of $1,477,347 and total assets of $764,285 at year end.

Other nonprofits in CARLISLE

All nonprofits in CARLISLE · Pennsylvania · Community improvement and capacity building