Berks County Bar Association
The mission of the Berks County Bar Association is to support the legal profession by promoting professional excellence, encouraging collegiality and exercising advocacy on its behalf. The association also strives to support the community by publishing the Berks county law journal, providing educational programs for the public, assuring access to justice and protecting the integrity of the legal system in Berks county.
Berks County Bar Association at a glance
In short: Berks County Bar Association gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,420,090
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Berks County Bar Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Bar Association ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Berks County Bar Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Bar Association Harrisburg, PA | Support of the Association's Legislative Department | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,420,090 | $977,772 | $901,871 | $7,500 | 1 | $95,051 |
| 2023 | $4,111,936 | $772,763 | $893,510 | $7,500 | 1 | $10,442 |
| 2022 | $3,774,065 | $85,789 | $904,104 | $7,500 | 1 | $-668,276 |
| 2021 | $4,498,743 | $424,212 | $824,942 | $7,500 | 1 | $-303,324 |
| 2020 | $4,004,583 | $438,535 | $698,642 | $10,000 | 1 | $-232,537 |
About Berks County Bar Association
Based on IRS filings
Berks County Bar Association is a public charity, based in Reading, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $95K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berks County Bar Association is led by Kori Walter, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kori Walter
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Karen H. Cook Esq.
President
Vice President → President - Elect, 2022
President - Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory E. Scott Esq.
President of Yls
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren M. Marks Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark E. Zimmer Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay M. Kurtz Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah R. Haines Clipp Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Cortes Esq.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse C. Leisawitz Esq.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela G. Raful Esq.
Immediate Past President
President - Elect → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel C. Nevins Esq.
President - Elect
Vice President → President - Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew F. Fick Esq.
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelin M. Hamer Esq.
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter F. Schuchman Jr. Esq.
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: James Smith Esq. (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Amy J. Litvinov Esq. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nikolas D. Capitano Esq. (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paul F. Troisi Esq. (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tonya A. Butler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Buttersworth Esq. (2022–2023) — President of Yls
- Former: John E. Reigle Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Justin D. Bodor Esq. (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Thad M. Gelsinger Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kourtney E. Bernecker (2021) — President of Yls
- Former: Amy B. Good Esq. (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Andrea E. Mertz Esq. (2020) — Director
- Former: Eden R. Bucher Esq. (2020) — President
- Former: Jeffrey A. Franklin Esq. (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jeffrey D. Bukowski Esq. (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer L. Grimes Esq. (2020) — Director
- Former: Jordan Fegley (2020) — President of Yls
- Former: Michael C. Wieder Esq. (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert R. Kreitz Esq. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Kori Walter (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Berks County Bar Association
How much does Berks County Bar Association give each year?
Berks County Bar Association gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Berks County Bar Association?
Berks County Bar Association reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $978K.
Where does Berks County Bar Association operate?
Berks County Bar Association has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Berks County Bar Association's EIN?
Berks County Bar Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1489314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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