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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1976370

THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · CONCORD, MA 01742

Financials

$629K$541K2022$645K$540K2023$680K$597K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$680,490$597,101$83,389$685,451$9,174$676,277
June 30, 2024990$644,700$540,206$104,494$615,452$22,564$592,888
June 30, 2023990$628,797$541,226$87,571$500,957$12,563$488,394
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$377,918
Program service revenue
$299,275
Investment income
$3,297
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$207,530
Other salaries and wages
$235,841
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$503,103
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$480
Accounting fees
$11,550
Travel
$20,094
Program services (functional)
$320,307
Management and general (functional)
$139,209
Fundraising (functional)
$137,585

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$615,452
Total assets, end of year
$685,451
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,174
Net assets, end of year
$676,277
Net assets without donor restrictions
$662,571
Net assets with donor restrictions
$13,706
Gross receipts
$680,490
Employees
4
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1996
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Fiona S Trevelyan EsqPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$173,748$19,355
Skip HorneVice President for Engagement
Highest-paid employee
40$100,243$12,194
Jennifer C ManderyVice President for Research
Highest-paid employee
40$103,935$8,026
Tacy F Flint EsqChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
John C Reich EsqSecretary/Treasurer
Officer
1$0$0
Francis J Aquila EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Manuel G Berrelez EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James BoyleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tammy W Brennig EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carin C Carithers EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Howard L Ellin EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Distinguished Professor of Law EmerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Chris GuthrieTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jon R Jay Harris Jr EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Stacey Kielbasa EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew PhDTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Byron J McLain EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
William O'Neil EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
James F Owens EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Cynthia M Patton EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Holly Hawkins Saporito EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Lande Spottswood EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dean Emeritus Leigh H TaylorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Fiona Trevelyan Hornblower EsqPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$180,850$10,293
Jennifer C ManderyVice President for Research
Highest-paid employee
40$105,850$7,341
Skip HorneVice President for Engagement
Highest-paid employee
40$106,850$521
William ONeil EsqChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
John C Reich EsqSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Francis J Aquila EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tammy W Brennig EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie D Crisp EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Howard L Ellin EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tacy F Flint EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Distinguished Professor of Law EmerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Chris GuthrieTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jon R Jay Harris Jr EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Ian HollowayTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Stacey Kielbasa EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew PhDTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Byron J McLain EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James F Owens EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cynthia M Patton EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer S QueenTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Emeritus Leigh H TaylorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Charlotte L Wager EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Fiona Trevelyan Hornblower EsqPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$162,950$9,241
Jennifer C ManderyVice President for Research
Highest-paid employee
40$104,450$7,111
William ONeil EsqChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
John C Reich EsqSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Francis J Aquila EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Manuel G Berrelez EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tammy W Brennig EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie D Crisp EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Howard L Ellin EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tacy F Flint EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Distinguished Professor of Law EmerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Chris GuthrieTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jon R Jay Harris Jr EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Ian HollowayTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Stacey Kielbasa EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew PhDTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Byron J McLain EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James F Owens EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cynthia M Patton EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Elizabeth A Price EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer S QueenTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dean Emeritus Leigh H TaylorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Charlotte L Wager EsqTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
60 THOREAU ST, CONCORD, MA 01742-2456
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Fiona S Trevelyan, 60 Thoreau Street 112, Concord, MA 01742
Signed the 990
Fiona S Trevelyan, CEO and President
Phone
(617) 877-8975
Return prepared by
Kathrine E Brugger

Mission

The NALP Foundation works to improve the legal profession through independent research, programming, and partnerships that drive meaningful change. We enable organizations to make actionable progress in legal education, preparation for practice, recruitment, retention, professional development, and career progression.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • For over 25 years, The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education has conducted unique benchmark research, and delivered exceptional educational programming and publications based on this research. The Foundations research includes recurring studies such as the Law School Alumni Employment & Satisfaction Study and the Update on Associate Attrition, and episodic ones on issues of concern to the profession, such as Should I Stay or Should I Go: Key Factors Driving Law Firm Associate Retention. The NALP Foundation also conducts educational programs including the annual Hiring Partner Conference, and regularly presents at numerous conferences and symposia. The Foundations work is utilized by law firms and other legal employers, as well as by law schools and researchers in the legal profession, and the Foundations work is regularly featured in the legal and general media.
    Expenses $320,307 · revenue $308,275

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1976370
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$685,451
Income (IRS master file)
$680,490

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$680,490$597,101$685,451XML
990June 2024$644,700$540,206$615,452XML
990June 2023$628,797$541,226$500,957XML
990June 2022$691,380$469,081$418,753IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 52-1976370).

Questions about THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

What is the EIN of THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION is 52-1976370.
Is THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 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 NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 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 THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 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 THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Fiona S Trevelyan.
Who are the officers and directors of THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,748 (Fiona S Trevelyan Esq, President & CEO).
How much revenue does THE NALP FOUNDATION FOR LAW CAREER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $680,490, expenses of $597,101 and total assets of $685,451 at year end.

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