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Nonprofit · EIN 73-0977884

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC

Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74136

Financials

$2.3M$2.4M2023$2.3M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,264,077$2,359,105-$95,028$703,942$805,139-$101,197
December 31, 2023990$2,275,691$2,359,599-$83,908$817,323$836,864-$19,541
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,072,807
Investment income
$18,656
Royalties
$7,065
Net income from sales of inventory
$106,569
Other revenue
$172,614

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$171,556
Other salaries and wages
$636,768
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,055,933
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$975
Occupancy
$74,693
Travel
$176,024
Depreciation
$32,923

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$817,323
Total assets, end of year
$703,942
Total liabilities, end of year
$805,139
Net assets, end of year
-$101,197
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,424
Publicly traded securities
$351,478
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$101,197
Gross unrelated business income
$44,302
Gross receipts
$2,292,607
Employees
17
Volunteers
76
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
OK

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VANESSA FINLEYCEO
Officer
35$163,156$8,400
CHERYL NODARSEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
PEONCA GRIERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
VICKI KASPERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
DEBBY SAWYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
MELISSA KLIMPELAFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS DI
Trustee or director
10$0$0
CLAIRE SMITHAREA 1 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
LISA STONEAREA 2 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KRISTINE CUSTODIO SUEROAREA 3 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JEANNE ELLIOTTAT LARGE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BRIDGET STUHRAT LARGE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JENNIFER DEVINECERTIFYING BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JENNIFER SALISBURYCONTINUING EDUCATION COUNC
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ADRIENNE BERRYPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT C
Trustee or director
5$0$0
TERRI WALTERSDIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLU
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VANESSA FINLEYCEO
Officer
35$159,340$8,201
DEBRA OVERSTREETPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
CHERYL NODARSEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
DEBBY SAWYERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
PEONCA GRIERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
SHARON JONESAFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS DI
Trustee or director
10$0$0
DANA WELCKERAREA 1 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANGELA OBERLEAREA 2 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
VICKI KASPERAREA 3 DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JEANNA ELLIOTTAT LARGE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BRIDGET STUHRAT LARGE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
LISA STONECERTIFYING BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DEANA WATERSCONTINUING EDUCATION COUNCIL CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KELLY ELDERPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KRISTINE CUSTODIODIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6450 S LEWIS AVE STE 250, TULSA, OK 74136-1260
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VANESSA E FINLEY, 6450 S LEWIS AVE SUITE 250, TULSA, OK 74136
Signed the 990
VANESSA E FINLEY, CEO
Phone
(918) 587-6828
Return prepared by
HOGANTAYLOR LLP

Mission

EQUIPPING PARALEGALS FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE THROUGH CERTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE SESSION FOR MEMBERS: 853 ATTENDED THE 2024 NALA CONFERENCE. MEETINGS & CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO PARALEGALS.
  • CERTIFYING BOARD: 1,111 PARALEGALS PARTICIPATED IN THE CERTIFIED PARALEGAL PROGRAM IN 2024 AND 443 ENROLLED IN ADVANCED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION.

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
73-0977884
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$703,942
Income (IRS master file)
$2,292,607

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,264,077$2,359,105$703,942XML
990December 2023$2,275,691$2,359,599$817,323XML
990December 2022$2,106,218$2,510,069$1,110,447IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 73-0977884).

Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC is 73-0977884.
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1975.
Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VANESSA E FINLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,156 (VANESSA FINLEY, CEO).
How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,264,077, expenses of $2,359,105 and total assets of $703,942 at year end.

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