Montgomery Bar Association
The mission of the Montgomery Bar Association is to promote professional excellence,facilitate access to justice and protect the integrity of hte legal system through service to our members and community. Montgomery Bar Association embraces its responsibility to provide access to justice for all, empower members to exhibit the highest ethical conduct, civility, and technical competence, and work cooperatively with the judiciary in addressing emerging legal issues in Montgomery county.
Montgomery Bar Association at a glance
In short: Montgomery Bar Association gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,011
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,506
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,506
- Total assets
- $2,804,639
- -8.9% 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.
How to apply to Montgomery Bar Association
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Montgomery Bar Association
MBF Grants to Community Partners
Montgomery Bar Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Honorable Louis D. Stefan Law Enforcement Award
Montgomery Bar Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Honorable Milton O. Moss Public Service Award
Montgomery Bar Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Montgomery Bar Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montgomery County Legal Aid ($20K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Montgomery Bar Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). 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 $35K (2024) to $47K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Legal Aid Norristown, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project Norristown, PA | General Support | $15,011 |
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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 | $2,804,639 | $1,803,078 | $1,999,404 | $35,011 | 2 | $94,579 |
| 2023 | $3,080,134 | $1,917,911 | $2,150,675 | $35,311 | 2 | $110,316 |
| 2022 | $3,236,244 | $1,899,975 | $2,034,603 | $47,341 | 2 | $106,439 |
| 2021 | $3,805,202 | $1,849,760 | $1,967,949 | $39,776 | 2 | $179,169 |
| 2020 | $3,743,511 | $1,512,043 | $1,742,079 | $36,010 | 2 | $158,652 |
About Montgomery Bar Association
Based on IRS filings
Montgomery Bar Association is a public charity, based in Norristown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $95K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Montgomery Bar Association is led by Denise Vicario, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Vicario
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Lisa A. Shearman
President
Vice President → President- Elect, 2023
President- Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Mathias
Director Marketing
Director Mar → Director Marketing, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Justin A. Bayer
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Sallen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron D. Weems
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Kelm
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth D. Wilson
President Elect
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin J. O' Boyle
Vice President
Secretary → Treausrer, 2023
Treausrer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Seth
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary B. Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Downey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James G. Schu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy C. Chong
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Han
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph P. Walsh
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Menzano Fazzini
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laueren A. Hughes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Fischer Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randi L. Rubin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca A. Hobbs
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Early
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Feldman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Murawsky
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sebia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharron L. Rex
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Knowles
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Sarinia Feinman (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Emily Greer Hippler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ethan R. O'Shea Esq. (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark D. Turetsky (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrice M. Turenne (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Edwards (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aimee L. Kumer Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Frank A. Mazzeo Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline M. Reynolds Esq. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John A. Zurzola Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan T. Hoffman Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leno P. Thomas Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marguerite Mary Nocchi Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marilou Watson Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael J. Lyon Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick J. Kurtas Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Phillip D. Press Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Levin Esq. (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Nemeroff Esq. (2021) — Board Member
- Former: George E. Cardenas (2020) — Information
- Former: Gerald L. Shoemaker Jr. Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory R. Gifford Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph A. McNeilis III Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsay H. Childs Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Ann Iacobucci Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy R. Paul (2020) — Executive Di
- Former: Obadiah G. English Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha A. Magee Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William G. Roark Esq. (2020) — Board Member
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 $175K, to Denise Vicario (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Bar Association
How much does Montgomery Bar Association give each year?
Montgomery Bar Association gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Montgomery Bar Association?
Montgomery Bar Association reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
Where does Montgomery Bar Association operate?
Montgomery Bar Association has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Montgomery Bar Association's EIN?
Montgomery Bar Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0888123. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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