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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1065404

DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25322

Financials

$169K$167K2023$163K$182K2024$179K$152K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$178,765$151,988$26,777$70,829$6,008$64,821
December 31, 2024990-EZ$162,664$181,538-$18,874$38,349$305$38,044
December 31, 2023990-EZ$168,778$166,733$2,045$56,979$61$56,918
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$80,642
Program service revenue
$97,086
Investment income
$1,037

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$67,500
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,959
Printing, publications and postage
$1,343
Other expenses
$68,686
Program services (functional)
$151,988

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$38,349
Total assets, end of year
$70,829
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,008
Net assets, end of year
$64,821
Cash, savings and investments
$63,329
Gross receipts
$178,765

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PEGGY L SCHULTZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$67,500
BERNARD S VALLEJOSPRESIDENT1$0
JEFFREY VAN VOLKENBURGVICE PRESIDENT1$0
FAZAL A SHERETREASURER1$0
SUSAN ROMAINESECRETARY1$0
MYCHAL SCHULZIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT1$0
AUSTIN ROGERSDRI STATE REP1$0
CANDICE HARLOWBOARD MEMBER1$0
CRYSTAL BOMBARD-CUTRIGHTBOARD MEMBER1$0
CY HILLBOARD MEMBER1$0
ERIC KINDERBOARD MEMBER1$0
ERIC SALYERSBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PEGGY L SCHULTZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$49,063
MONTE LEE WILLIAMSIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT1$0
MYCHAL SCHULZPRESIDENT1$0
BERNARD S VALLEJOSVICE PRESIDENT1$0
JEFFREY VAN VOLKENBURGTREASURER1$0
MICHELLE BALDWINBOARD MEMBER1$0
LAURIE C BARBE1ST PAST PRESIDENT1$0
KATRINA BOWERSBOARD MEMBER1$0
MATT ELSHIATYBOARD MEMBER1$0
LEE MURRAY HALLBOARD MEMBER1$0
CANDICE HARLOWBOARD MEMBER1$0
JUSTIN HARRISONBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PEGGY L SCHULTZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$68,303
SUSAN R SNOWDENIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT1$0
MONTE LEE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT1$0
MYCHAL SCHULZVICE PRESIDENT1$0
BERNARD S VALLEJOSTREASURER1$0
MICHELLE BALDWINBOARD MEMBER1$0
LAURIE C BARBE1ST PAST PRESIDENT1$0
PATRICIA BELLOBOARD MEMBER1$0
KATRINA BOWERSBOARD MEMBER1$0
MATT ELSHIATYBOARD MEMBER1$0
LEE MURRAY HALLBOARD MEMBER1$0
JANE HARKINSBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 527, CHARLESTON, WV 25322-0527
Signed the 990-EZ
PEGGY SCHULTZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(304) 552-7794
Return prepared by
BROWN EDWARDS & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO BRING TOGETHER BY ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNICATION ATTORNEYS IN WEST VIRGINIA WHO DEVOTE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL TIME TO THE DEFENSE OF LITIGATING CASES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, IDEAS, PROCEDURAL TECHNIQUES AND COURT RULINGS REGARDING THE HANDLING OF LITIGATION; TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF CIVIL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS; TO ELEVATE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADVERSARY SYSTEM OF JURISPRUDENCE; TO WORK FOR THE ELIMINATION OF COURT CONGESTION AND DELAYS IN CIVIL LITIGATION; IN GENERAL TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES WHICH THE LEGAL PROFESSION RENDERS TO THE CITIZENS OF WEST VIRGINIA; AND TO WORK WITH AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR ANNUAL MEETING PROVIDES CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO OUR MEMBERS AND OTHER ATTENDEES. OUR SEMINARS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION. OUR NEWSLETTER PROVIDES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS ON LEGAL TOPICS.
    Expenses $151,988

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1065404
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$70,829
Income (IRS master file)
$178,765

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$178,765$151,988$70,829XML
990-EZDecember 2024$162,664$181,538$38,349IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$168,778$166,733$56,979XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 31-1065404).

Questions about DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA

What is the EIN of DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA is 31-1065404.
Is DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1984.
Are donations to DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,500 (PEGGY L SCHULTZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL OF WEST VIRGINIA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $178,765, expenses of $151,988 and total assets of $70,829 at year end.

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