NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS PROMOTES FAIRNESS, INTEGRITY, AND BEST PRACTICES IN ADMISSION TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION FOR THE BENEFIT AND PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC. WE SERVE ADMISSION AUTHORITIES, COURTS, THE LEGAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY, AND CANDIDATES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY ASSESSMENT PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RESEARCH; CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS; AND INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$187.0M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$176K
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$176K
+20.0% YoY
About National Conference of Bar Examiners
Based on IRS filings
National Conference of Bar Examiners is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $187.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $31.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $186,979,104 | $174,971,696 | $157,781,401 |
| Revenue | $65,143,798 | $37,723,783 | $33,256,303 |
| Expenses | $42,539,619 | $34,408,316 | $28,767,641 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31,431,719 | $4,353,804 | $2,854,681 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from National Conference of Bar Examiners
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Council on Legal Education Opportunity Inc ($176,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY INC ALEXANDRIA, VA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WHICH DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY HELPING MINORITY, LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO LAW SCHOOL, SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND PASS THE BAR EXAM. | $176,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH GUNDERSEN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 37.5 | $489,007 |
| DARIN SCHEER | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| AUGUSTIN RIVERA JR | CHAIR ELECT | 6 | — |
| ANN SCOTT TIMMER | SECRETARY | 6 | — |
| JOHN MCALARY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 6 | — |
| SCOTT BALES | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| ARLENE COLEMAN ROMEO | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| TIMOTHY DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| SHELLIE PARK-HOAPILI | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| LISA PERLEN | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| SOLOMON OLIVER JR | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| MARY RUSSELL | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| ANTHONY SIMON | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| VICKI MILLARD | CFO | 37.5 | $226,892 |
| MARILYN WELLINGTON | CHIEF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS OFFICER | 37.5 | $292,132 |
| ANDREAS ORANJE | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS | 37.5 | $165,539 |
| ROSEMARY RESHETAR | DIR. OF PSYCHOMETRICS & OPERATIONS | 37.5 | $295,973 |
| ANDREW MROCH | PRINCIPAL RESEARCH PSYCHOMETRICIAN | 37.5 | $177,893 |
| BETH DONAHUE | DIR. OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS INITIATIVES | 37.5 | $200,751 |
| DOUGLAS RIPKEY | DEPUTY DIR. OF PSYCHOMETRICS | 37.5 | $209,270 |
| CHERRY BETH HILL | SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR, PRODUCT | 37.5 | $203,028 |
| BRAD GILBERT | CHIEF ADMIN & HR OFFICER | 37.5 | $204,128 |
| KENT BYRE | FORMER DIRECTOR OF IT | — | $180,339 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Conference of Bar Examiners?
National Conference of Bar Examiners is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $187.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is National Conference of Bar Examiners?
As of 2025, National Conference of Bar Examiners holds $187.0M in total assets with $65.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $176K in 2025.
Where does National Conference of Bar Examiners operate?
National Conference of Bar Examiners has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does National Conference of Bar Examiners award?
In 2025, National Conference of Bar Examiners awarded 1 grants totaling $176K — an average of about $176K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Conference of Bar Examiners's EIN?
National Conference of Bar Examiners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2472009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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