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Nonprofit · EIN 42-6089297

POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50309

Financials

$202K$246K2023$214K$223K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$213,648$222,536-$8,888$276,343$0$276,343
December 31, 2023990$202,255$245,926-$43,671$285,231$0$285,231
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$193,317
Membership dues
$186,750
Program service revenue
$17,815
Investment income
$8,202
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,686
Other revenue
-$5,686

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$62,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$97,189
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,139
Accounting fees
$1,665
Program services (functional)
$222,536

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$285,231
Total assets, end of year
$276,343
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$276,343
Net assets without donor restrictions
$276,343
Gross receipts
$245,366
Employees
4
Volunteers
120
Year formed
1960
State of legal domicile
IA

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
Erin C LainPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Drew J GentschPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Joseph F MoserVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ryan SheahanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Debra A Hockett-ClarkGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Nicholas O CooperGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Amy K DavisGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Laura J LockwoodDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nathan A OlsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Stephanie L MarettGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
K Dwayne Vande KrolDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Elizabeth Kellner-NelsonGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Adam D ZenorGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
William J MillerGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia RyboltGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hon David NelmarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Corrin N HatalaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Kathryn OverbergGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristy R RogersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Travis SheetsGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stacie M CodrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Erin C LainPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Drew J GentschVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Joseph F MoserTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ryan SheahanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Debra A Hockett-ClarkGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Nicholas O CooperGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Amy K DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Laura J LockwoodDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nathan A OlsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Stephanie L MarettGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
K Dwayne Vande KrolDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
William J MillerGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Adam D ZenorGovernor
Trustee or director
0$0
Elizabeth Kellner-NelsonGovernor
Trustee or director
0$0
Cynthia RyboltGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Hon David NelmarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Corrin N HatalaGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Kathryn OverbergGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristy R RogersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Travis SheetsGovernor
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
625 E COURT AVE STE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2007
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Erin C Lain, 625 East Court Avenue 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Signed the 990
Drew J Gentsch, Current President
Phone
(515) 243-3904
Return prepared by
NYEMASTER GOODE PC

Mission

The purpose of the Polk County Bar Association is to advance the science of jurisprudence, the promotion of reform in the law, the facilitation of the administration of justice, and the elevation of the standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Providing a means and service to members to assist them in improving and maintaining knowledge and skills in their profession; development of goodwill among members and with the general public; all for the welfare of the general public.
    Expenses $222,386 · revenue $211,132
  • Continuing legal education is provided to lawyers in Polk County, Iowa.
    Expenses $150

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
42-6089297
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$276,343
Income (IRS master file)
$245,366

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$213,648$222,536$276,343XML
990December 2023$202,255$245,926$285,231XML
990December 2022$231,597$208,816$328,902IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 42-6089297).

Questions about POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is 42-6089297.
Is POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1985.
Are donations to POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does POLK 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 POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Erin C Lain.
Who are the officers and directors of POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $213,648, expenses of $222,536 and total assets of $276,343 at year end.

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