GEORGIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GEORGIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN 58-1156021 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)

What they do

THE Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Has Worked In The Legislative, Political and Media Arenas Since 1956 to Ensure That Georgians Know and Understand The Importance of Their Right to Trial By Jury and The Vital Role of The Civil Justice System, and to Make Certain That These Rights Are Safeguarded and Protected.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $87.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

96.74%of revenue went to mission work87.8% of expenses · Program services

$110.24spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

13.50%of revenue went to management and office costs12.2% of expenses

$0.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $358,976 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $545,660 for CAROLINE MCLEAN (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,504,099

Mission workProgram services$3,389,89396.74% of revenue87.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$473,18213.50% of revenue12.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$3,863,075110.24% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 87.8% mission · 12.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.24% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 88.8% mission · 11.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 112.22% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 85.6% mission · 14.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.36% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 15.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.18% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 95.8% mission · 4.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 67.68% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,504,099

Expenses$3,863,075

Annual shortfall $358,976 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$3,389,893 · 87.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$473,182 · 12.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,504,099

Expenses$3,863,075

Assets$1,590,392

Income$3,504,099

Contributions$14,160

Mission work (program services)$3,389,893

Management and general$473,182

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CAROLINE MCLEANCEO · 40 hrs/week $545,660Base $495,000 · Other $50,660

DANIEL SNIPESLEG. COUNSEL · 40 hrs/week $227,960Base $190,000 · Other $37,960

JOURDAN K OLDSTEIN-READLEG. COUNSEL · 40 hrs/week $175,571Base $155,000 · Other $20,571

SHEILA SELLCOO · 40 hrs/week $171,233Base $137,500 · Other $33,733

MECIALA KINGPAC ASSIST & LOBBY · 40 hrs/week $139,221Base $122,500 · Other $16,721

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

CAROLINE MCLEANCEO

DANIEL SNIPESLEG. COUNSEL

JOURDAN K OLDSTEIN-READLEG. COUNSEL

SHEILA SELLCOO

MECIALA KINGPAC ASSIST & LOBBY

LAURA VOGHTGOVERNOR

XAVIER CARTERMINORITY CAUCUS

STEVE LOWRYSTATE DELEGATE

ROB HAMMERSGOVERNOR

REBEKAH COOPERSTATE DELEGATE

NATALIE WOODWARDTREASURER

MIKE PRIETOGOVERNOR

MAGGY RANDELSWOMENS CAUCUS

MADELEINE SIMMONSPAST PRESIDENT

ALAN HAMILTONVICE PRESIDENT

JOSH CARROLLPRESIDENT-ELECT

JOHN BEYSECRETARY

JASON BRANCHPRESIDENT

CALE BRICECAUCUS DELEGATE

BRIAN ROGERSGOVERNOR

BRANDON PEAKPARLIMENTARIAN

ALYSSA BASKAMGOVERNOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1975
Location: 101 MARIETTA ST CENTENNIAL TOWER 33, ATLANTA, GA 30303-2720
County: Fulton
In care of: SHEILA SELL
Primary officer: SHEILA SELL, COO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailadmin@gtla.org Phone(404) 522-8487

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FULTON & KOZAK LLC
NTEE classification: Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
IRS tax category: Professional Athletic Leagues