EIN 36-2472009

National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
157
Year formed
1931
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
The National Conference of Bar Examiners is a non-profit organization that develops and provides tests and services to bar examining boards and state supreme courts across the nation.
Total revenues
$37,723,783
2024
Total expenses
$34,408,316
2024
Total assets
$174,971,696
2024
Num. employees
157
2024

Program areas at NCBE

Exam services: ncbe develops and produces the licensing and professional responsibility tests used by most us jurisdictions for admission to the Bar, including the multistate Bar exam, multistate essay exam, multistate performance test, and multistate professional responsibility exam. Ncbe supports jurisdictions by supplying scoring services, research services, and education and training for admissions staff, boards, and graders. Ncbe supports applicants by maintaining their ncbe accounts throughout their legal careers and providing score services upon request. Ncbe supports law schools by supplying mpre aggregate score reports and Bar passage reports. Ncbe also offers candidates and law schools low-cost study aids with authentic Bar exam and mpre practice questions. 221,587 Bar examinees served.
Education services: ncbe provides education and training specifically designed for courts, Bar Examiners, and Bar admissions staff. Education includes publications, website resources, webinars, and in-person conferences; ncbe subsidizes a major portion of the travel expenses so that every jurisdictions' representatives can attend in-person conferences. Ncbe provides financial, professional, and technical support to the council of Bar admission administrators (cbaa). Ncbe also creates educational communications and events for legal educators. We work with organizations that support students preparing for law school and the Bar, advancing our shared goals, and building foundations for the future of the legal profession. 653 individuals educated.
Investigative services: the Conference conducts character and fitness investigations on behalf of jurisdictions as required for admission to the Bar. 13,747 Bar applicants served.

Grants made by NCBE

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)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.$146,666

Personnel at NCBE

NameTitleCompensation
Judith GundersenPresident and Chief Executive Officer$407,760
Vicki MillardChief Financial Officer$189,583
Brad GilbertChief Administration Officer$170,246
Kellie EarlyCheif Strategy Officer / Chief Strategy Officer / Chief Operating Officer$217,191
Andrew MrochPrincipal Research Psychometrician$158,115
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for NCBE

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,276,922
Program services$32,093,057
Investment income and dividends$4,132,680
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$221,124
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$37,723,783

Form 990s for NCBE

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-31990View PDF
2023-062023-10-06990View PDF
2022-062022-10-18990View PDF
2021-062021-11-11990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsSchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCommunity improvementCrime and lawBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
302 S Bedford St
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
ncbex.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
36-2472009
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1931
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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