Nonprofit · EIN 36-6116621
DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,421,907 | $1,606,173 | -$184,266 | $1,371,270 | $453,425 | $917,845 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,365,148 | $1,580,876 | -$215,728 | $1,476,341 | $415,779 | $1,060,562 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,350,626 | $1,390,802 | -$40,176 | $1,654,134 | $414,186 | $1,239,948 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,271,884
- Investment income
- $38,842
- Royalties
- $3,866
- Net rental income
- $92,400
- Other revenue
- $111,181
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,300
- Other salaries and wages
- $310,175
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $561,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $46,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,476,341
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,371,270
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $453,425
- Net assets, end of year
- $917,845
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $494,835
- Publicly traded securities
- $584,546
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $917,845
- Gross unrelated business income
- $565,361
- Gross receipts
- $1,421,907
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1879
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT RUPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,300 | $14,618 |
| KAREN R MILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES H WENTWORTH | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD W CONICK | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J COLLINS | 3RD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J VEENSTRA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON E RUSWICK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA N SPENCER | ASSIST. TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORAN D CART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M GOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI L HENNINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M IARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD D MENNA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AZAM NIZAMUDIDN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J PCOLINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W RUMMLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA L DEFINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SCALZO | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN E KETTER | ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT RUPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,000 | $13,690 |
| KAREN R MILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES H WENTWORTH | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD W CONICK | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J COLLINS | 3RD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J VEENSTRA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON E RUSWICK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA N SPENCER | ASSIST. TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORAN D CART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M GOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI L HENNINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M ARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD D MENNA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AZAM NIZAMUDIDN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J PCOLINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W RUMMLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L DEFINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SCALZO | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN E KETTER | ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT RUPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,000 | $13,130 |
| RICHARD J VEENSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MILLS | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES G WENTWORTH | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD W CONICK | 3RD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL M TRAUB | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON E RUSWICK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA SPENCER | ASSIST. TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI HENNINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORAN D CART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD W CONICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK L EDGERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M IARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD D MENNA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J PCOLINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W RUMMLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L DEFINO | NEW LAWYER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISSA C VERSON | NEW LAWYER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J COLLINS | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SCALZO | ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 S COUNTY FARM ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60187-4597
- In care of
- % ROBERT RUPP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Aaron Ruswick, 126 S County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT RUPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (630) 653-7779
- Website
- WWW.DCBA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ECK SCHAFER & PUNKE LLP
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6116621
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,371,270
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,421,907
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,421,907 | $1,606,173 | $1,371,270 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,365,148 | $1,580,876 | $1,476,341 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,350,626 | $1,390,802 | $1,654,134 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,273,155 | $1,321,030 | $1,676,070 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-6116621).
Questions about DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is 36-6116621.
- Is DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1945.
- Are donations to DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Aaron Ruswick.
- Who are the officers and directors of DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,300 (ROBERT RUPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,421,907, expenses of $1,606,173 and total assets of $1,371,270 at year end.
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