Nonprofit · EIN 30-0212513
THE NITA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, CO 80027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $975,694 | $750,545 | $225,149 | $13,356,872 | $868,124 | $12,488,748 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,016,756 | $504,092 | $512,664 | $11,343,024 | $804,448 | $10,538,576 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,045,614 | $534,932 | $510,682 | $10,020,530 | $950,358 | $9,070,172 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $949,373
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $26,321
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $736,378
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,671
- Program services (functional)
- $736,378
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,343,024
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,356,872
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $868,124
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,488,748
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,358,135
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,157,705
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,331,043
- Gross receipts
- $975,694
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MCCORMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $254,194 | $44,659 |
| CASSIE FAHRNEY | ASSOCIATE ED, FINANCE Officer | 5 | $0 | $181,567 | $27,388 |
| HON MARK DRUMMOND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $50,394 | $0 |
| MARY JO BARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $8,750 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GINSBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $8,250 | $0 |
| ZELDA B HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $3,325 | $0 |
| LINWOOD C WRIGHT JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON ANN C WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON LEE EDMON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN JOHN U | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA VIGIL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MCCORMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $280,633 | $31,546 |
| CASSIE FAHRNEY | ASSOC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE Officer | 5 | $0 | $181,338 | $24,375 |
| HON MARK DRUMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $46,731 | $0 |
| MARY JO BARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $13,125 | $0 |
| MICHAEL H GINSBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 |
| BEN R RUBINOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $3,150 | $0 |
| LINWOOD C WRIGHT JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $1,305 | $0 |
| HON ANN C WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON LEE EDMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZELDA B HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN JOHN U | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA VIGIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MCCORMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $262,203 | $41,770 |
| CASSIE FAHRNEY | ASSOC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 5 | $0 | $154,567 | $23,622 |
| HON MARK DRUMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $54,408 | $0 |
| MARY JO BARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $32,150 | $0 |
| LINWOOD C WRIGHT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $9,625 | $0 |
| ZELDA B HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $6,205 | $0 |
| MICHAEL H GINSBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 |
| EDWIN JOHN U | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON ANN C WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON LEE EDMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN R RUBINOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA VIGIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 357 MCCASLIN BLVD STE 200, LOUISVILLE, CO 80027-2932
- In care of
- % KAY DRAGON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- WENDY MCCORMACK, 357 MCCASLIN BLVD SUITE 200, LOUISVILLE, CO 80027
- Signed the 990
- WENDY MCCORMACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 953-6800
- Website
- WWW.NITA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE NITA FOUNDATION, A QUALIFIED CHARITY, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O(NITA) WHICH IS ALSO A QUALIFIED CHARITY. IN THE FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, THE NITA FOUNDATION SHALL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AIMED AT IMPROVING AND ASSISTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LAWYERS, PROFESSORS OF LAW, AND LAW STUDENTS. IN PARTICULAR, THE NITA FOUNDATION HELPS FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY (NITA) THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM SERVICES:THE NITA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED FREE OR FOR A REDUCED FEE TO LAWYERS WORKING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CHILD ADVOCACY, DEATH PENALTY DEFENSE, TRIBAL ADVOCACY, LEGAL SERVICES, AND INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A NUMBER OF SCHOLARHIPS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE TO ATTORNEYS WORKING IN THE AREA OF CHILD ADVOCACY AS WELL AS TO THOSE ATTORNEYS WORKING IN DEVELOPING NATIONS TO ADVANCE THE RULE OF LAW. IN ADDITION, BOOKS ARE DONATED TO NEED-BASED LAWYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $483,003 · grants $483,003
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THE NITA FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO DEFRAY THE COST OF TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING A NITA PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED TUITION ASSISTANCE TO ATTORNEYS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO ATTEND A NITA PROGRAM THROUGH SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED TUITION RATES; MISSION AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MOST PUBLIC PROGRAMS.Expenses $253,375 · grants $253,375
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0212513
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,356,872
- Income (IRS master file)
- $975,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $975,694 | $750,545 | $13,356,872 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,016,756 | $504,092 | $11,343,024 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,045,614 | $534,932 | $10,020,530 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,611,835 | $407,601 | $7,837,983 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 30-0212513).
Questions about THE NITA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE NITA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NITA FOUNDATION is 30-0212513.
- Is THE NITA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to THE NITA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does THE NITA FOUNDATION 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 THE NITA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE NITA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NITA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names WENDY MCCORMACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NITA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE NITA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $975,694, expenses of $750,545 and total assets of $13,356,872 at year end.
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