named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dutchess County Bar Association Endowment Fund
Provides annual grants to support access to legal services and awards two scholarships: the Joseph H. Gellert Scholarship for law students and the Ben Allen Breslow Award for mock trial participants.
Law Day Free Legal Clinic
Annual free legal clinic offering 15–20 minute consultations to the public, held each spring in Poughkeepsie and at other community events.
Lawyer Referral Service
Connects members of the public with qualified attorneys in Dutchess County based on their legal needs; receives over 3,000 calls annually.
Lawyers in the Classroom
Program that connects volunteer attorneys with schools and civic organizations to provide legal education presentations.
Mock Trial Competition for Dutchess County High Schools
Yearly mock trial tournament for high school students, promoting civic education and legal understanding through experiential learning.
Seminar Series
Public educational seminars on legal topics such as wills and identity theft prevention, with recordings available online.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 2 activities
- Conduct public legal education initiativesHosts public legal education seminars on topics such as estate planning, with recorded sessions available online; operates an annual free legal clinic in honor of Law Day offering short legal consultations to community members; provides volunteer attorneys to speak in classrooms and civic organizations to enhance public understanding of the law.
- Sponsor youth legal education programsSponsors an annual mock trial competition for high school students in Dutchess County to promote legal education and engagement among youth.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Award grants and scholarshipsProvides annual grants and awards two scholarships to support law students and participants in the organization's mock trial program.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host member networking and professional eventsHosts monthly luncheons from September through March, an Annual Dinner in May, and other networking events throughout the year to support professional growth and collegiality among legal professionals.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Offer advertising and sponsorship opportunitiesProvides advertising space in its quarterly newsletter and on its website for businesses, services, events, and professional opportunities; offers annual advertising packages including placement in all four issues and a 12-month website listing; provides classified ads for employment and office space, free for members (one per issue) and $25 per issue for non-members.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Operate lawyer referral serviceConnects individuals with attorneys based on their legal needs; receives over 3,000 calls annually and provides guidance by directing callers to appropriate legal resources or contacts.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute legal publicationsProduces and distributes a quarterly publication titled "The Advocate" in PDF format to provide resources and information to the legal community; also makes content available online.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide continuing legal education (CLE) programsOffers accredited CLE courses on various topics throughout the year at reduced cost for members; hosts in-person CLE events, produces and owns CLE materials, and provides financial aid and fee waivers for solo practitioners and unemployed attorneys based on income level.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$3K4%
Program service revenue$15K20%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANNA WHEARTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $56K |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- DC BarCF Partner — Advertiser in The Advocate publication
- DCBA Partner — Advertiser in The Advocate publication
- Division of Court Modernization Partner — Co-presented a CLE event on courthouse technology with the Dutchess County Bar Association.
- Flickr Partner — Photo credit source for website image
- Greg Dajewski Partner — Photographer credited for image used on website
- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Partner — Refers individuals who cannot afford an attorney to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley for potential assistance.
- MSP Artwork Partner — Advertiser in The Advocate publication
- New York State Courts Government — Collaborates with the Dutchess County Bar Association to provide access to court forms, mediation resources, matrimonial information, and judicial voter education.
- New York State Unified Court System Government — Provides court interpreter opportunities and official court resources in partnership with the Dutchess County Bar Association.
- Queen City Partner — Advertiser in The Advocate publication
- Square Partner — Processes online payments for annual dues on behalf of the Dutchess County Bar Association.
- The Community Foundation of Dutchess County Partner — Administers the DCBA Endowment Fund, including grantmaking and scholarship programs.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts a video linked from the website
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Legal Services and Professional Developmentmethodology: integrated_bar_association_servicesBy combining client referral services, continuing legal education, and professional networking within a single association structure, the organization increases access to legal services and enhances attorney capacity, because integrated infrastructure strengthens both public access and professional standards.
- Need-Based Access to Legal Educationmethodology: need_based_cle_accessBy providing financial aid for continuing legal education based solely on financial need, the organization increases equitable participation in professional development, because removing cost barriers enables broader attorney engagement regardless of practice resources.