International Society of Barristers Inc
Promoting ethics and civility in the trial bar, preserving the jury trial system and the adversary system of justice, and encouraging young lawyers to enter the field of trial advocacy.
International Society of Barristers Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $584,099
- -43.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $955,970
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $7,054
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,382,917
- +63.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Society of Barristers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $8K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intl Society Barristers Fdn Durham, NC | Operational Support | $5,063 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $584,099 | $955,970 | $1,382,917 | — | — | $7,054 |
| 2024 | $1,035,672 | $873,653 | $846,040 | — | — | $11,739 |
| 2023 | $1,028,182 | $845,456 | $661,296 | — | — | $7,840 |
| 2022 | $844,847 | $720,917 | $1,087,875 | $5,063 | 1 | $718 |
| 2021 | $1,209,351 | $710,743 | $590,459 | $8,271 | 1 | $1,101 |
| 2020 | $1,092,516 | $680,187 | $316,813 | $5,442 | 1 | $-1,637 |
About International Society of Barristers Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Society of Barristers Inc is a public charity, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $584K in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Society of Barristers Inc is led by David D. Powell Jr., President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David D. Powell Jr.
President
Second Vice President → First Vice Presidet, 2024
First Vice Presidet → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald H. Beskind
Administrator Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Christopher P. Wesierski
Immediate Past President
First Vice Presidet → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J Dunn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn M. Parsons
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Vacura
Second Vice President
Board Member → Secretary Treasurer, 2024
Secretary Treasurer → Second Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Flowers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Scott Costantino
First Vice Presidet
Secretary Treasurer → Second Vice President, 2024
Second Vice President → First Vice Presidet, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Frazer Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Ryan Langley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Cartmell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S. Tomasik
Secretary Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S. Trecek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Nastri
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Petersen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Capern
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Govett
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Whitman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Schoenberger
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carin O'Donnell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hofer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: James P. Frickleton (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Leslie C. Packer (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine D. Spagnoli (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher A. Seeger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Flynn Peterson (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: W. Ray Persons (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Bruce A Montoya (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: J Kenneth McEwan (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Leann Sanders (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen H Kupperman (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Donald H Beskind (Admin Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about International Society of Barristers Inc
How large is International Society of Barristers Inc?
International Society of Barristers Inc reported $584K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $956K.
Where does International Society of Barristers Inc operate?
International Society of Barristers Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is International Society of Barristers Inc's EIN?
International Society of Barristers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0707247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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