EIN 74-1916260

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
60
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
NACDL's mission is to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime, foster the integrity, independence and expertise of the criminal defense profession & promote the proper and fair administration of criminal justice.
Total revenues
$9,671,069
2023
Total expenses
$10,225,706
2023
Total assets
$10,011,176
2023
Num. employees
60
2023

Program areas at NACDL

Nacdl, "liberty's last champion," is advancing due process and pursuing a rational and humane Criminal legal system across the full spectrum of the Criminal Defense agenda: forensics reform, death penalty repeal, discovery reform, drug law reform; eyewitness identification reform, public Defense, juvenile justice, National security, post-conviction rights restoration, problem-solving courts, recording interrogations, sentencing reform, protection of privacy rights in the digital age, clemency and early release advocacy. This is accomplished through groundbreaking research and reporting as well as advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. Nacdl also offers a resource center to provide practice support and access to training to the many small and solo practitioners across the country.
"the champion magazine" offers timely, informative articles written for the Defense bar and others interested in the Criminal legal system authored by Criminal Defense Lawyers and other professionals working in the field. The articles address the latest developments in all areas related to the nation's Criminal legal system on the federal, state and local levels, including myriad cutting-edge issues related to practice and policy in the Criminal legal process. The publication seeks to elevate standards of practice throughout the Criminal Defense bar and promote systemic reforms that address a wide range of issues including protection of first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and fourteenth amendment rights, promoting a fair, rational, and humane Criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism.
Nacdl's cle institute offers cutting edge continuing legal education (cle) programming both in live format as well as a wide variety of content delivery methods for acquiring self-study cle. Unlike any other cle providers focused on Criminal Defense, nacdl garners its quality advantage as a result of its ability to attract nationally-recognized faculties consisting of the nation's greatest legal minds, high-profile figures, and experts in a variety of specializations. These faculties translate into the production of premiere cle programming which addresses the most current and relevant issues in the Criminal Defense community.

Who funds National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nacdl Foundation for Criminal JusticeImprove the Criminal Justice System$2,676,329

Personnel at NACDL

NameTitleCompensation
Steven LoganChief Operating Officer$132,724
Rally KamenovaChief Financial Officer
Kyle O'DowdDeputy Director$181,568
Lisa WayneExecutive Director$291,790
Elizabeth BlackwoodCounsel and Project Director$127,520
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for NACDL

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,037,426
Program services$2,174,362
Investment income and dividends$195,513
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$138,138
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$99,092
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$24,813
Miscellaneous revenues$1,725
Total revenues$9,671,069

Form 990s for NACDL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-06-25990View PDF
2022-092023-08-09990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-13990View PDF
2019-092020-09-30990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,676,329 from Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice
April 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Crime and lawHuman servicesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarships
General information
Address
1660 L St NW 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
nacdl.org/ 
Phone
(202) 872-8600
Facebook page
NACDL 
Twitter profile
@nacdl 
IRS details
EIN
74-1916260
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I03: Crime and Legal-Related Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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