2016-07-11T09:49:25-05:00 2015-12-31 521853933 RIBIS JONES & MARESCA PA 10500 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY SUITE 770 COLUMBIA MD 21044 990 2015-01-01 010656156 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY FOUNDATION AMER 7039346133 PO BOX 249 STANARDSVILLE VA 22973 MARTHA EM KOPACZ TREASURER 7039346133 2016-06-21 1 DAVID JONES P01361002 4108440220 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z MARTHA EM KOPACZ PO BOX 249 STANARDSVILLE VA 22973 541984 0 X WWW.AMERCOL.ORG X 2002 VA TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY. 20 20 0 50 0 0 509460 539537 0 0 3828 2447 0 0 513288 541984 326812 325337 0 0 3800 0 0 0 652 24621 28828 355233 354165 158055 187819 1211197 1402481 0 3465 1211197 1399016 TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY. 0 0 325337 325337 THE FOUNDATION'S MISSIONS, WHICH ARE FOCUSED IN THE AREAS OF BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY, INCLUDE: SPONSORSHIP AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND FORUMS; ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA AND DOCUMENTS FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH; AND FOSTERING THE INSTITUTION AND MAINTENANCE OF LEGAL AID FACILITIES FOR THE INDIGENT. 325337 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 VA X ARMSTRONG AND ASSOCIATES INC 4349396001 224 BLUE JAY WAY STANDARDSVILLE VA 22973 X MARK D BLOOM CHAIR 0.50 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS E LUMSDEN TREASURER 0.50 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIEL R MURRAY SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 PAUL P DALEY DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 CRAIG GOLDBLATT DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 RICHARD G MASON DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 NORMAN L PERNICK DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 CLAUDIA Z SPRINGER DIRECTOR 0.30 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ST PATRICK BAXTER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 STEVEN ZELIN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 JOHN D PENN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 COLLETTE GIBBONS DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 HON SHERI BLUEBOND DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 SCOTT J GOLDSTEIN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DEBRA GRASSGREEN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA NELSON DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DAVID LETA DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 PATRICK DARBY DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 RICHARD P CARMODY DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 G CHRISTOPHER MEYER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 SHARI A BEDKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00 20.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 539537 539537 2447 2447 541984 0 0 2447 325337 325337 7200 7200 7216 7216 4062 3410 652 6170 6170 3680 3680 LICENSES 500 500 354165 325337 28176 652 294222 235370 911211 1164980 3200 200 1322 1242 1931 1211197 1402481 3465 0 3465 X 1211197 1399016 0 0 1211197 1399016 1211197 1402481 187819 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X X 1 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY 521759771 9 1 325337 0 1 325337 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B: ON JUNE 8, 2016, THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED A REVIEW OF REVENUE FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS TO CONFIRM THAT AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, SATIFIES THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY (THE "COLLEGE") BY AWARDING GRANTS TO FUFILL THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE COLLEGE. ALL RECIPIENTS OF SUCH GRANTS ARE CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 541984 0 541984 0 541984 354165 0 354165 0 354165 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED. 1 ALAMEDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 1000 BROADWAY STE 480 OAKLAND CA 94607 942963695 501(C)(3) 10000 FOR PRO BONO BANKRUPTCY SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFERING OF THREE LEGAL CLINICS: BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 7 CLINIC, BANKRUPTCY FORM COMPLETION CLINIC, AND BANKRUPTCY POST-FILING CLINIC. BANKRUPTCY LAW EDUCATIONAL SERIES (BLES) FOUNDATION 390 N ORANGE AVE SUITE 1500 ORLANDO FL 32801 461771673 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORT ATTORNEY TRAINING SESSIONS, TO INCLUDE MATERIALS, SPACE, LUNCH, PUBLICITY SESSIONS. ATLANTA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOUNDATION 235 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1750 ATLANTA GA 30303 581364400 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORT TO FORMALIZE AND EXPAND THE LICAP (LOW-INCOME CREDITORS ASSISTANCE PROJECT) PILOT. BIRMINGHAM BAR VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM 2021 2ND AVE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 134270862 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORT TO TRAIN VOLUNTEERS AND ADMINISTER THE BANKRUPTCY CLINIC AND HELP DESK, INVEST IN SOFTWARE TO MORE EFFICIENTLY COMPLETE CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CASES, INCLUSION OF SPECIAL BANKRUPTCY SECTION ON BBVLP'S NEW WEBSITE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO 721 NORTH LASALLE BLVD 4TH FLOOR CHICAGO IL 60054 362170821 501(C)(3) 10000 ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CLINIC IN SPRING 2015. CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE PROJECT 718 ARCH ST STE 200N PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 232694116 501(C)(3) 6550 FOR CBPA'S PILOT PROJECT TO IDENTIFY, ENCOURAGE & DEVELOP PRO BONO VOLUNTEERS FROM CORPORATE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL DEPTS. IN PHILADELPHIA. DC BAR PRO BONO CENTER 1101 K STREET NW STE 200 WASHINGTON DC 20005 521574217 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR TWO BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS. DADE LEGAL AID-PUT SOMETHING BACK 123 NW FIRST AVE MIAMI FL 33128 590711420 501(C)(3) 10000 TO EXPAND BANKRUPTCY TAILORED SERVICES TO ELDERLY AND VETERANS; PRESENT TWO MAJOR CLE TRAININGS TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS; EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LAW FIRMS AND LAW SCHOOLS; AND TO UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY TO ALLOW CLIENTS ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL SERVICES ONLINE. LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC 1741 N PALAFOX STREET PENSACOLA FL 32501 510197090 501(C)(3) 10000 TO CREATE A PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PRO BONO ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICE, AND FULL REPRESENTATION IN CHAPTERS 7 & 13 FOR LITIGANTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD REPRESENTATION. MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE 201 NORTH CHARLES ST STE 1400 BALTIMORE MD 21201 521225979 501(C)(3) 10000 TO CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE US BANKRUPTCY COURT IN MD WITH VOLUNTEER CLIENT SCHEDULING, DATA COLLECTION, AND REPORTING AT ITS PRO SE DAP CLINIC. MID-SHORE PRO BONO INC 8 SOUTH WEST STREET EASTON MD 21601 161779280 501(C)(3) 10000 FOR THE DEBTOR ASSISTANCE PROJECT (DAP), WHICH WAS FORMED BY THE US BANKRUPTCY COURT TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO SELF-FILING LOW-INCOME DEBTORS. AFTER FEDERAL SEQUESTRATION IN LATE 2013, THE COURT IS NO LONGER SUPPORTING THE DAP. GRANT IS FOR SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE DAP IN ITS CURRENT 2 COUNTIES AND EXPAND SERVICES TO AN ADDITIONAL 3 COUNTIES. MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROJECT 2005 MARKET ST STE 1930 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 454154294 501(C)(3) 7500 FOR 3 COMPUTERS, PLUS TABLET FOR VISITING CLIENTS UNABLE TO COME TO THE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, AS WELL AS FOR MULTI-USER LICENSE FOR CHAPTER 7 SOFTWARE. NATIONAL CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY RIGHTS CENTER 1501 THE ALAMEDA SAN JOSE CA 95126 273191132 501(C)(3) 10000 TO CONTINUE TO RECRUIT PRO BONO COUNSEL AT THE CIRCUIT COURT LEVEL AND TO SEEK TO FURTHER THE ABILITY TO RECRUIT AND REFER CASES SPECIFICALLY TO EXPERIENCED SUPREME COURT COUNSEL, AS IT IS EXPECTED THE SUPREME COURT TO CONSIDER A HIGHER NUMBER OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CASES. PUBLIC LAW CENTER 601 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST SANTA ANA CA 92701 953709253 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT WORK IN THE CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CLINICS AND IN REAFFIRMATION CLINICS HELD IN THE SANTA ANA COURTHOUSE. THE PRO BONO PROJECT 615 BARONNE ST STE 203 NEW ORLEANS LA 70115 721194167 501(C)(3) 10000 ALLOW CONTINUATION OF SERVICES AND EXPANSION INTO NEW PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOODS IN NEW ORLEANS. PUBLIC SERVICE LAW CORPORATION 4129 MAIN STREET STE 101 RIVERSIDE CA 92501 953739865 501(C)(3) 10000 FOR BANKRUPTCY CLINIC ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL SALARIES AT REDUCED RATE (IMPORTANCE OF GUARANTEED BLINGUAL ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL EMPHASIZED). RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - CAMDEN 217 N FIFTH STEET CAMDEN NJ 08102 226001086 501(C)(3) 10000 THE LAW SCHOOL PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO CAMDEN RESIDENTS. FUNDING IS FOR ATTORNEY TRAINING, SOME SALARY & TRAVEL EXPENSES. VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NETWORK 600 NICOLLET MALL STE 390A MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 410988459 501(C)(3) 10000 TO CONTINUE WORK OF THE JUDGE NANCY C. DREHER BANKRUPTCY FELLOWSHIP. ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FELLOWSHIP POSITION ARE: COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS; DEVELOP TRAINING MATERIALS/RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS; RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS; PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS STAFFING THE BANKRUPCTY ADVICE CLINIC. BROOKLYN VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT 44 COURT STREET SUITE 1206 BROOKLYN NY 11021 113155182 501(C)(3) 10000 TO TRANSLATE CLIENT TRAINING MODULES INTO AT LEAST 3 COMMON LANGUAGES AND TO DEVELOP ASL MODULES FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CLIENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE TECH EQUIPMENT THAT WILL ALLOW STAFF TO TAKE VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICE WITH THEM TO MEETINGS OUTSIDE THE OFFICE; VLP STAFF TIME ALSO DIRECTED TO BUILING RELATIONSHIPS WITH DEAF/HARD OF HEARING SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. CITY BAR JUSTICE CENTER 42 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10036 136003018 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES (CENTS) 1200 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 700 SEATTLE WA 98101 912061723 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. GEORGIA STATE UNIV RESEARCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 3999 ATLANTA GA 30302 581845423 501(C)(3) 7569 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC 151 N DELAWARE STREET SUITE 1850 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 356059654 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. KING COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION 1200 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 700 SEATTLE WA 98101 911079173 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OREGON 520 SW 6TH AVENUE SUITE 1130 PORTLAND OR 97204 930635480 501(C)(3) 7000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI 215 E NINTH STREET SUITE 200 CINCINNATI OH 45202 310536673 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. METROPLEX MILITARY CHARITABLE TRUST 3510 RANKIN STREET DALLAS TX 75205 756413738 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. NH PRO BONO REFERRAL PROGRAM 2 PILLSBURY STREET SUITE 300 CONCORD NH 03301 030336884 501(C)(3) 9218 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. NW CONSUMER LAW CENTER 520 E DENNY WAY SEATTLE WA 98122 452407686 501(C)(3) 7500 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. PUBLIC COUNSEL 610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90005 237105149 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - NEWARK 123 WASHINGTON STREET NEWARK NY 07102 226001086 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. SJ QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW 332 SOUTH 1400 EAST SALT LAKE CITY UT 84112 876000525 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. 32 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REPORT. A PRO BONO COMMITTEE SCREENS APPLICATIONS, MAKES GRANTS, AND MONITORS REPORTS FROM GRANTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT, WEBSITE, CLERICAL AND FINANCE SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE SERVICES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL INC.'S PERFORMANCE UNDER THE CONTRACT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER. ONCE IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED, IT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOLLOWS UP FOR COMPLIANCE AND COMPLETION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINACNIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT DURING THE TAX YEAR. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY PO BOX 249 STANARDSVILLE VA 22973 521759771 TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF BANKRUPTCY. VA 501(C)(6) N/A N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1