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071 Form 990 OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2014 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947 ( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private foundations) Department of the Treasury ' Do not enter social secunty numbers on this form as it may be made public. Internal Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www. lrs.gov11brm990. w., A For the 2014 calendar year , or tax year beginning , 2014, and ending B Check if applicable C D Employer identification number Address change Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Name change Greater Bay Area E Telephone number Initial return 575 Market Street #2125 415-764-4822 Final return/ terminated San Francisco, CA 94105 Amended return G Gross receip ts $ 232,912. F1 Application pending F Name and address of principal officer Ted Ting IH (a) Is this a group return for subordmates7 Yes 4 NO Same As C Above H(b) Are all subordinates included Yes U No If 'No,' attach a list (see instructions) Tax-exempt status 501 (c)(3) X 501( c) ( ).l (Insert no .) 1 4947(a)(1) or 527 6 J Website : www. aaba-ba y . eom H (c) Group exemption number K Form of organization X Corporation Trust Association 11 Other L Year of formation 1984 M State of legal domicile CA mart 1 1 ' - - Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities . MB_A exists to rovide Asian Pacific d American jAPAZ attorneys in the Bav Area a vehicle to-express_opinions on matters- of concern to-all Asian Pacific Americans_LAPA),_t_o encourage_and promote the ----------- E professional growth of its _members , and to serve the APAand minority communities. 2 Check this box 11 n If the oroanlzatlon discontinued its oaeratlons or dlsoosed of more than 25% of its net assets. 45 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) 3 13 °d 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 4 13 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 0 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0. b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0. Prior Year Current Year ID 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 3 C 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 55 , 008. 57 , 362. m 10 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 18. 20. cc 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 115 691. 63 , 203. 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 170 717. 120 , 585. 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 25 , 250. 15 , 000. 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) q 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) a+ 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e) b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ;,i . >' < <- y , 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), IInes 1la-lid, 11f-24e) . 116 804. 135 937. 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, c umn N ED 142 054. 150 , 937. 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 28 , 663. -30 , 352. ap Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) V 4 2015 r 195 369. 169 , 192. 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) f 0. 4 , 175. z11 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 0 195 369. 165 , 017. Part 11 Sinnatrrrp Rlnck r Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign CignaL^e omcer - Here (1 -. fVl j Y i Gt ret {C I ryi , Tr Type or print name and title Printrrype preparer ' s name Pr siignahi rei , Paid Adele Kaneda /f\ Preparer Firm's name ' Crosby & Kaneda, CPAs Use Only Firm's address ' 1970 Broadway STE 930 Oakland CA 94612 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (s BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instrl

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Form 990 OMB No 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2014Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Department of the Treasury ' Do not enter social secunty numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Internal Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www. lrs.gov11brm990. w.,

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2014, and ending

B Check if applicable C D Employer identification number

Address change Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598Name change Greater Bay Area E Telephone number

Initial return 575 Market Street #2125 415-764-4822Final return/ terminated

San Francisco, CA 94105

Amended return G Gross receip ts $ 232,912.F1

Application pending F Name and address of principal officer Ted Ting IH(a) Is this a group return for subordmates7 Yes4

NO

Same As C AboveH(b) Are all subordinates included Yes U No

If 'No,' attach a list (see instructions)

Tax-exempt status 501 (c)(3) X 501(c) ( ).l (Insert no .) 1 4947(a)(1) or 5276

J Website : ► www. aaba-bay . eom H(c) Group exemption number ►K Form of organization X Corporation Trust Association 11 Other ► L Year of formation 1984 M State of legal domicile CA

mart 1 1'-- Summary1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities . MB_A exists to rovide Asian Pacific

d American jAPAZ attorneys in the Bav Area a vehicle to-express_opinions on matters-of concern to-all Asian Pacific Americans_LAPA),_t_o encourage_and promote the-----------

E professional growth of its _members , and to serve the APAand minority communities.2 Check this box 11 n If the oroanlzatlon discontinued its oaeratlons or dlsoosed of more than 25% of its net assets.

45 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) 3 13°d 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 4 13

5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 06 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6

7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0.

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0.

Prior Year Current Year

ID8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

3C 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 55 , 008. 57 , 362.

m10 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 18. 20.

cc 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 115 691. 63 , 203.12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 170 717. 120 , 585.13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 25 , 250. 15 , 000.14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)

q15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)

a+ 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e)

b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ► ;,i . >' < <- y ,

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), IInes 1la-lid, 11f-24e) . 116 804. 135 937.

18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, c umn N ED 142 054. 150 , 937.19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 28 , 663. -30 , 352.

ap Beginning of Current Year End of Year

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) V 4 2015 r 195 369. 169 , 192.21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)

f0. 4 , 175.

z11 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 0 195 369. 165 , 017.Part 11 Sinnatrrrp Rlnck r

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, andcomplete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge

Sign CignaL^e omcer -

Here (1 -. fVl j Y i Gt ret {C I ryi , TrType or print name and title

Printrrype preparer ' s name Pr siignahirei,

Paid Adele Kaneda /f\Preparer Firm's name ' Crosby & Kaneda, CPAsUse Only Firm's address ' 1970 Broadway STE 930

Oakland CA 94612May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (s

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 2a Statement of Program ervide Accomplis hments

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 111 n

1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission-

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2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior

Form 990 or 990-EZV Yes FR No

If 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0

3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services? n Yes No

If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule 0

4 Describe the organization 's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services , as measured by expenses.Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others , the total expenses,and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code. ) (Expenses $ 35, 680. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 24, 578. )Our other-committees,-including but not limited to Education, _JudiciarY...........---------------------Newsletter/Website, and Public Law, provide ahost ofmrograms and services for our-------------------- -----------------members and AsianPacific American legal professionals and law students.

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4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 35, 556. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 25, 906. )

Our Social Committee,-Employment Committee and Mentorship_Committees host_numerous _ _ _networking,_ career development, business development, and mentorinc programs for-our- _------ --------- - ------- ----members and Asian Pacific American legal professionals and law students.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 19, 695. including grants of $ 15, 000. ) (Revenue $ 6, 878. )Our Community-Service-Committee and Civil -Rights Committees provide opportunities_for_--------- ------------------ -------- --- -- ---attorneys_and_law_students to-engage the community through oro ool_ community _ _ _ _ _ _serviej and civil rights activities and/or educational opportunities, including ....----- -- ---------- ------------ --mo

---nt--hly pro bono clinics in Oakland and San Francisco through_a partnership with API _-- ---------------------------------- - --- ---

LecZal_Outreach__In 20141_174_volunteers engaged in the clinics and 10 other-------------------------community_:erv_iceevents- _ The clinics served more than 160 individuals in the areas _

In additon, AABA provides funds to AABAH immigration, family law, and housiaQ._ _- - -------- -- - - -------- ----------

Law Foundation for summer-law-clerk grants for law students in public_interest-------------- ------ - - - - - -internshi s.

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4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0 )

(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4e Total program service expenses ► 90, 931.

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Form 990 (2014) As ian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 3Checklist of Re uired 'Schedules

Yes No

1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule A 1 X

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates• for public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 1 3 X

4 Section 501 (cX3 organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) electionin effect during t e tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 11 4

5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part Ill 5 X

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the rightto provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D,Part l 6 X

7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, theenvironment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part 11 7 X

8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule D, Part IlL 8 X

9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodianfor amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiationservices? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments,permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X

11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX,or X as applicable.

a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes,' complete ScheduleD, Part VI .. 11 a X

b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part Vll 11b X

c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part Vlll 11c X

d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reportedin Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X 11le X

f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addressesthe organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X 11 f X

12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule D, Parts XI, and XI! 12a X

b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' andif the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and XII is optional 12b X

13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(n)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E 13 X

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valuedat $100,000 or more? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for anyforeign organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts 11 and IV 15 X

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance toor for foreign individuals? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV 16 X

17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,lines lc and 8a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part 11 18 X

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule G, Part Ill 19 X

20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H 20 X

b If 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20 b

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21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization ordomestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and 11

22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX,column (A), line 2' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill .

23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's currentand former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule J

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002' If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d andcomplete Schedule K. If 'No, 'go to line 25a

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a'refunding escrow at any time during the year to defeaseany tax-exempt bonds?

d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

25a Section 501(cX3), 501(cX4), and 501 (cX29) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefittransaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part

b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person

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in a prior year, andthat the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule L, Part I

26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current orformer officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons?If 'Yes', complete Schedule L, Part /1

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantialcontributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family memberof any of these persons? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part Ill

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IVinstructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)-

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee' If 'Yes,' completeSchedule L, Part IV

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee , or key employee (or a family member thereof) was anofficer , director, trustee , or direct or indirect owner? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets , or qualified conservationcontributions ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M

31 Did the organization liquidate , terminate , or dissolve and cease operations ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part t

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets' If 'Yes,' completeSchedule N, Part ll

33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections301.7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part I .

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part 11, Ill, or IV,and Part V, line 1

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)'' .

b If 'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlledentity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)'' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2

36 Section 501(cX3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable relatedorganization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that istreated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19'Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 5Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule 0 conta ins a response or note to any line in this Part V n

1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1 a

b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line I a. Enter -0- if not applicable 1 b

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming(gambling) winnings to prize winners?

2 a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax State-ments, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2 a

b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to a-file (see instructions)

3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?

b If 'Yes' has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No'to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0

4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, afinancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country

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EN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

c If 'Yes,' to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?

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6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organizationsolicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts werenot tax deductible? 6b X

7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods andservices provided to the payor 7 a

b If 'Yes,' did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to fileForm 8282' 7c

d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f

g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899as required?

h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file aForm 1098-C? 7Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring

organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a

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b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainst amounts due or received from them.) 11 b

12a Section 4947(aXl) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041'

b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b

13 Section 501(cX29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state2

Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0.

b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states inwhich the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 113b

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c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No,' pro vide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b

b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person' 9b

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Part VI Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora 'No' response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes inSchedule 0. See instructions.Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Vl

Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

1 a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax yeas 1 a 13If there are material differences in voting rights among membersof the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broadauthority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. i$ ^ •^

b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, above, who are independent 1 b 13

2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relations hip with any otherofficer, director, trustee, or key employee? See Schedule 0 2 ){

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervisionof officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X

4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents

since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 X

6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X

7 a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or moremembers of the governing body? 7a X

b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b X

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year bythe following

a The governing body' 8a X

b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X

9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at theorganization's mailing address? If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 X

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10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure theiroperations are consistent with the organization ' s exempt purposes? 10b

11 a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X

b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. See Schedule 012a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No,' go to line 13 12a X

b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give riseto conflicts? 12b

c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy ? If 'Yes,' describe inSchedule 0 how this was done 12c

13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X

14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independentpersons , comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

a The organization 's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X

If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b , describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions).

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with ataxable entity during the year? 16a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate itsparticipation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law , and take steps to safeguard theorganization ' s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b

Section C . Disclosure17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ► CA

------------------------------18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 it applicable), 990, and 990 -T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only) available

for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply

11Own website F1 Another's website a Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0)

19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether ( and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents , conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available tothe public during the tax year. See Schedule 0

20 State the name , address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization ' s books and records

Holland-Parlette Associates 575 Market St., #2125 San Francisco CA 94105 415-764-4822

BAA TEEA01061- 11/13/14 Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598Part VII Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, Highest Compensated Empl

Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII q

Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within theorganization's tax year.

• List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount ofcompensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

• List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of 'key employee• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)

who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from theorganization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of theorganization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order. Individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees; officers, key employees; highest compensatedemployees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee

(C)

(A) (B)Position (do not check morethan one box, unless person (D) (E) (F)

Name and Title Average is both an officer and a Reportable Reportable Estimatedhoursper

director/trustee) compensation fromthe or anization

compensation fromrelated or anizat ons

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-(3)- Eumi-Lee 5Vice President .5 X X 0. 0. 0.

Treasurer 25 X X 0. 0. 0.(5)Miriam Kim 5

Secreta 1 X X 0. 0. 0.3 _

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.(7)Marina SarmientoFeehan 3--

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.(8)John Hamasaki 3--

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0 X 0. 0. 0.(9) Charles ung

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.(10) Jennifer Lee 3

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.(11)Darren Teshima 3

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.(12)David Tsai 3

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.UY - --- --- -----------

Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.ert Uy---------------

Board Member X 0. 0. 0.BAA TEEA0107L 02/27/14 Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 8

Part VII Section A. Officers , Dlrector!§ , Trustees , Ke Employees , and Highest Compensated Emp loyees (continued)(B) (C)

(A) AveragePosition

(do not check more than one(D) (E) (F)

Name and title hoursperweek

box, unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

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(15)-David Yoshida------------------------ 3--Board Member 0 X 0. 0. 0.

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1 b Sub-total 0. 0. 0.

c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A ' 0 . 0. 1 0.

d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 0. 0 . 0.2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation

from the organization ► 0

Yes I No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employeeon line 1a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X

4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation fromthe organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes' complete Schedule J forsuch individual 4 X

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual -for services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such person 5 X

Section B. Independent Contractorst Complete this table tor your rive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of

t f th t R rt t f th I d d th th h t' tcompensa ion iom a organlza ion. epo compensa Ion or a ca en ar year en mg wl or wl in t e organiza ions ax year.

(A)Name and business address

BDescription of services

CCompensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than

$100,000 of compensation from the organization ► 0

BAA TEEA0108L 03/09/15 Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 9Part VIII Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII F]

Ae

(B)r

DTotal r venue Related or Un elated Revenue

exempt business excluded from taxfunction revenue under sectionsrevenue 512-514

1 a Federated campaigns la

o b Membership dues 1 ba

c Fundraising events 1c

d Related organizations 1 d

r= e Government grants (contributions) 1 e

f All other contributions, gifts, grants, andr similar amounts not included above if

-0 g Noncash contributions included in lines la-If- $

j h Total . Add lines la-1fBusiness Code

rg 2a Event ___ __ _Fees 32 , 895 . 32 895._ _ __-___ ___ _b Membership 24 , 467. 24 , 467._ _ _

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f All other program service revenue

a g Total . Add lines 2a-2f 57,362.

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest and,. other similar amounts) 20. 20.4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds.

5 Royalties(i) Real (ii) Personal

6a Gross rents

b Less rental expenses

c Rental income or (loss)

d Net rental income or (loss)

7a Gross amount from sales of(i) Securities (ii) Other

assets other than inventory

b Less: cost or other basisand sales expenses

c Gain or (loss)

d Net gain or (loss)

8a Gross income from fundraising events(not including $of contributions reported on line lc).

See Part IV, line 18 a 175 , 030,b Less: direct expenses b 112 327.c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 62 703. 62 703.

S a Gross income from gaming activitiesSee Part IV, line 19 a

b Less: direct expenses b

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities

Oa Gross sales of inventory, less returnsand allowances a

b Less- cost of goods sold b- - -- - -- -- - --- - - - - -

c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory- - - --- - - -

Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code

1a Miscellaneous - - - - ----------- - 500. 500.- -b--------------- ---

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d All other revenue

e Total . Add lines 11a-11d 500.12 Total revenue . See instructions 120 585. 57 362. 0. 1 63 , 223.

BAA TEEA0109L 11/13/14 Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 10

J=a R Statement of Functional ExpensesSection 501(c) (3) and 501 (c) (4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX X

Do not include amounts reported on lines(A)

Total expenses Program^service Management and Fundraising6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part Vlll. expenses general expenses expenses

1 Grants and other assistance to domesticorganizations and domestic governmentsSee Part IV, line 21 15 , 000.

2 Grants and other assistance to domesticindividuals. See Part IV, line 22

3 Grants and other assistance to foreignorganizations, foreign governments, and for-eign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees 0.6 Compensation not included above, to

disqualified persons (as defined undersection 4958(f)(1)) and persons describedin section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0.

7 Other salaries and wages

8 Pension plan accruals and contributions(include section 401(k) and 403(b)employer contributions)

9 Other employee benefits

10 Payroll taxes

11 Fees for services (non-employees):

a Management

b Legal . 1 , 545.c Accounting 2 , 242.d Lobbying

e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17

f Investment management fees

g Other. (If line l lg amt exceeds 10% of line 25, column(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)SCh 40 , 750.

12 Advertising and promotion

13 Office expenses 1 , 588.

14 Information technology 6 , 965.15 Royalties

16 Occupancy

17 Travel

18 Payments of travel or entertainmentexpenses for any federal, state, or localpublic officials

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 7,338.20 Interest

21 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

23 Insurance 495.24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not

covered above (List miscellaneous ex ensespin line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10%of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e

C - ^_ •.

expenses on Schedule O)

a Committee Programs _ 50 , 415.. _ _ - _ _ _ _ _

b Social Committe & Special Evts 20 , 275.

c Fees, dues1 taxes 2 , 562._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

d Micellaneous - 1 . 762.------------ --------e All other expenses

25 Total functional expenses Add lines 1 through 24e 150,937.

26 Joint costs. Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B)joint costs from a combined educationalcampaign and fundraising solicitationCheck here 1, R if followingSOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

BAA TEEAO110L 05128/14 Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 11

Part X Balance SheetCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X 11

(A)Beginning of year

)Endo year

1 Cash - non-interest-bearing 195, 369. 1 168, 477.2 Savings and temporary cash investments 2

3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3

4 Accounts receivable, net 4

5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees CompletePart It of Schedule L 5

_

6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined undersection 4958(0(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributingemployers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees'beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L 6

7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7

8 Inventories for sale or use 8

Q 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9

10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis.Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a

b Less: accumulated depreciation. 10b 10c

11 Investments - publicly traded securities 11

12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12

13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13

14 Intangible assets 14

15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 15 715.

16 Total assets . Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 195 369. 16 169 , 192.17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17

18 Grants payable 18

19 Deferred revenue 19

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . 2021 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21

22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,highest compensated employeeskey employees and disqualified persons, ,

Complete Part II of Schedule L 22

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24

25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties,and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D 25 4 , 175.

26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 through 25 0. 26 4 , 175.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ► and complete

lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

C 27 Unrestricted net assets 195 369. 27 165 , 017.a 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 289 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here

and complete lines 30 through 34.

30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30

31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31

32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32

33 Total net assets or fund balances 195 369. 33 165 , 017.34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 195 369. 34 169 , 192.

BAA Form 990 (2014)

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Form 990 (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 12Part '1 Reconciliation of Net Assets'

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line i n this Part Xl

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 120 , 585. -2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 150 , 937.3 Revenue less expenses . Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 -30 , 352.4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33 , column (A)) 4 195 369.5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .. 5

6 Donated services and use of facilities 6

7 Investment expenses 7

8 Prior period adjustments 8

9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 0.

10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,column (B)) 10 165 017.

Pa Xll Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII

Yes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 • X Cash [ Accrual11

Other

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other ,' explainin Schedule 0

2 a Were the organization ' s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2 a X

If 'Yes ,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on ase arate basis, consolidated basis , or bothn Separate basis [Consolidated basis F]Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X

If 'Yes ,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separatebasis , consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis [Consolidated basis []Both consolidated and separate basis

c If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,review , or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year , explainin Schedule 0. EME

3 a As a result of a federal award , was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the SingleAudit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required aud itor audits , explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b

BAA Form 990 (2014)

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SCHEDULE C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities(Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations'Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

Complete if the organization is described below. ► Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Department of the Treasury Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and it instructionsInternal Revenue Service i5 at www.%rs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014

If the organization answered Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV , line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then

• Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C.• Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.• Section 527 organizations- Complete Part I-A only.

If the organization answered Yes; to Form 990, Part IV , line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI , line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then

• Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.• Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B Do not completePart II-A.

If the organization answered Yes; to Form 990, Part IV , line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see instructions) or Form 990-EZ , Part V, line 35c(Proxy Tax) (see instructions), then• Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations- Complete Part 111.

Name of organization Employer identification number

®Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c) or is a section 527 organization.

1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV

2 Political expenditures ► $

3 Volunteer hours

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX3).1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 . ► $

2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ► $

3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?

4 a Was a correction made?

b If 'Yes,' describe in Part IV.

Yes []No

11Yes DNo

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c), except section 501(cx3).

1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities $

2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exemptfunction activities iii. $

3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL,line 17b ► $

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?11 Yes No

5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filingorganization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter theamount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separatesegregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filingorganization's funds If

none, enter -0-

(e) Amount of politicalcontributions received and

prompt)y and directlydelivered to a separatepolitical organization If

none, enter -0-

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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice . see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 2

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (cX3) and filed Form 5768 (election undersection 501(h)).

A Check ► F1 if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name,

address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).

B Check ► if the filing organization checked box A and 'limited control' provisions apply

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (a) Filing (b)Affiliated

(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurred .) organization 's totals group totals

1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying)

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)

c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1 a and 1 b)

d Other exempt purpose expenditures

e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1 c and 1 d)

f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table inboth columns

If the amount on line le, column ( a) or (b ) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e.

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000.

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line If)

h Subtract line lg from line 1a If zero or less, enter -0-

i Subtract line if from line lc If zero or less, enter -0-

j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 h or line 11, did the organization file Form 4720 reportingsection 4911 tax for this year?

11Yes []No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five

columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (or fiscalyear beginning in)

(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total

2a Lobbying non-taxableamount

b Lobbying ceilingamount (150% of line2a, column (e))

c Total lobbyingexpenditures

d Grassroots nontaxableamount

e Grassroots ceilingamount (150% of line2d, column (e))

f Grassroots lobbyingexpenditures

BAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 3Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (cX3) and has NOT filed Form 5768(election under section 501(h)).

'(a) (b)

response to lines la through 1 l below, provide in Part IV a detailed descriptionFor each 'Yesof the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or locallegislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum,through the use of:

a Volunteers?

b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)?

c Media advertisements?

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public?

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements?

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?

i Other activities?

j Total. Add lines 1 c through 1 L

2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)?

b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912

c If 'Yes,' enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912

d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?

p^> Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX4), section 501(cX5), orsection 501(cx6).

Yes No

1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 X2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 X

3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 X

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (cX4), section 501(cX5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered ' No,' OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, isanswered 'Yes.'

1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1

2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of politicalexpenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

a Current year 2 ab Carryover from last year 2 bc Total 2c

3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3

4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excessdoes the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and politicalexpenditure next year. 4 0.

5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 0.

SuDalemental InformationProvide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and2 (see instructions); and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

BAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2014

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SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements(Form 990) ► Complete if the organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990,

Part IV , lines6 , 7,8,9,10,11a,11b , 11c,11d,11e,11f , 12a,or12b► Attach to Form 990.

Department of the Treasury ► Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.Internal Revenue Service

Asian American Bar Association of theGreater Bay Area

OMB No 1545-0047

1 2014Open to Public

94-2981598part f Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)

3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised fundsare the organization's property , subject to the organization ' s exclusive legal control? [ Yes [ No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees , donors , and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used onlyfor charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor , or for any other purpose conferringimpermissible p rivate benefi t ? [ Yes [ No

Part II Conservation Easements.Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) HPreservation of a historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on thelast day of the tax year

Held at the End of the Tax Year

a Total number of conservation easements 2a

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2 b

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2 c

d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historicstructure listed in the National Register 2d

3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the

tax year ►4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located '

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations,and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? [ Yes [ No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year111-

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(I)and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? [Yes [ No

9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, andinclude, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting forconservation easements.

part Ill Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1 a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide,in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide thefollowing amounts relating to these items

(i) Revenue Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ► $

(ii) Assets Included in Form 990, Part X $

2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the followingamounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items.

a Revenue Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ► $

b Assets Included in Form 990, Part X ► $

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 . TEEA3301L 10/28/14 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598or Other similar

3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collectionitems (check all that apply)

a Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs

b Scholarly research e Other

c Preservation for future generations

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose inPart XIII.

5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assetsto be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection' 11 Yes No

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV,line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian, or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not includedon Form 990, Part X'. F] Yes r] No

b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:

c Beginning balance

d Additions during the year

e Distributions during the year

f Ending balance

2 a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial ac

b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided i

Amount

1c

1d

1e

1f

count liability? Yes

i Part XIII HNo

a Endowment Funds . Comp lete if the or anizatlon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

1 a Beginning of year balance

b Contributions

c Net investment earnings, gains,and losses

d Grants or scholarships

e Other expenditures for facilitiesand programs

f Administrative expenses

g End of year balance .

(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column (a)) held as

a Board designated or quasi-endowment

b Permanent endowment ► %

c Temporarily restricted endowment ► %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for theorganization by. Yes No

(i) unrelated organizations 3a(i)

(ii) related organizations 3a(i)

b If 'Yes ' to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b

4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. -

fParffi/1 Land , Buildings , and Equipment.Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV , line 11 a. See Form 990, Part X , line 10.

Description of property (a) Cost or other basis(investment)

(b) Cost or otherbasis (other)

(c) Accumulateddepreciation

(d) Book value

1 a Land a

b Buildings

c Leasehold improvements

d Equipment

e Other

Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c) ► 0.

BAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 3

'Pa #'VIIi Investments - Other . Securities. N/AComplete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV , line 11 b. See Form 990 , Part X , line 12.

(a) Description of security or category ( including name of security) (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of -year market value

(1) Financial derivatives

(2) Closely-held equity interests

(3) Other----------------------

(A)--------------------------

(B)-------------------------

(C)

(D)-------------------------

(E)--------------------------

(F)----------------------------(G)--------------------------

(H)--------------------------

(I)

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 12.)

P ullt Investments - Proaram Related. N/A-- - Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)(8)

(9)(10)

Total. (Column (b) mustsequal Form 9Part X column (B) line 13. ) 2A;_ -' _ ;

!Pa" IX Other Assets. - N/AComplete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(7)(8)

Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 15.) 0.1

Par_'X_ "_ Other Liabilities.Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV, line lie or 11f. See Form 990 , Part X , line 25

(a) Description of liability (b) Book value(1) Federal incometaxes '°" r'

O Other 4 , 375 -(3)

(5)

(6)

Total (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 25 ) 0.1 4,175.12. Liability for uncertain tax positions . In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertaintax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII - F]

BAA TEEA3303L 08/25/14 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. N/A

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12

a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2 a

b Donated services and use of facilities 2 b ram„c Recoveries of prior year grants 2 c

d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7h 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XI 11.) 4b l

c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 12) 5

8art_ •11 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. N/AComplete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990 , Part IX, line 25:

a Donated services and use of facilities 2a

b Prior year adjustments 2bc Other losses 2cd Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3

4 Amounts included on Form 990 , Part IX, line 25 , but not on line 1

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIII) 4b

c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c

5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 18) 5

Provide the descriptions req uired for Part II, lines 3 , 5, and 9 , Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV , lines lb and 2b , Part V,line 4; Part X , line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information

BAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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SCHEDULE G(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming ActivitiesComplete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17 , 18, or 19 , or if the

organization entered more than $15 , 000 on Form 990-EZ , line 6a.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545.0047

1 2014

Name of the organization Asian American Bar Association of the Employer idenbfcation number

Greater Bay Area 194-2981598

MMFundraising Activities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.Form 990 - EZ filers are not required to complete this part

1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply

a [] Mail solicitations e F] Solicitation of non - government grants

b LI Internet and email solicitations f F] Solicitation of government grants

c 0 Phone solicitations g F] Special fundraising events

d F1 In-person solicitations

2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual ( including officers, directors , trustees or keyemployees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? []Yes QNo

b If 'Yes,' list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers ) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to becompensated at least $5 , 000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individualor entity (fundraiser)

(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiserhave custody or control

of contributions ?

(iv) Gross receiptsfrom activity

(v) Amount paid to(or retained by)

fundraiser listed incolumn (i)

(vi) Amount paid to(or retained by)organization

Yes No

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Total 0 ,3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration

or licensing.

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014TEEA3701L 09/16/14

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 2

Part II Fundraisin Events . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reportedmore than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b.List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events

Annual Dinner None(add column (a)

R (event type) (event type) (total number)through column (c))

VENUE

D

RECT

EXPENSES

1 Gross receipts 175,030.

2 Less Contributions

3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 175 , 030.

4 Cash prizes

5 Noncash prizes

6 Rent/facility costs 5 , 500.

7 Food and beverages 86,225.

8 Entertainment 1 , 900.

9 Other direct expenses 18,702.

175,030.

75,030.

5,500.

86,225.

1,900.

18,702.

10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) 112 , 327.11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d) 62 , 703.

1Fart,U[ Gaming . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant (c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming

Ebingo/progressive (add column (a)

v bingo through column (c))ENUE

1 Gross revenue

2 Cash prizesE

D X

PR E 3 Noncash prizesE NC ST E

s4 Rent/facility costs

5 Other direct expenses

Yes % Yes % Yes %

6 Volunteer labor 1H No No No

7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ►

8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ►

9 Enter the state (s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities

a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states ? Yes Nob If 'No ,' explain

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------10a Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes No

b If 'Yes,' explain---------------------------------------------------------

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94- 2981598 Page 3

11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers Yes No

12 Is the organization a grantor , beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed toadminister charitable gaming? F] Yes [ No

13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in-

a The organization's facility 13a %

b An outside facility 13b %

14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records-

Name 11

Address

15a Does the organization have a contact with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? [Yes Nob If 'Yes,' enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization " $ and the amount

-----------of gaming revenue retained by the third party ► $

-----------c If 'Yes,' enter name and address of the third party-

Name------------------------------------------------------------ l

Address-----------------------------------------------------------

16 Gaming manager information

Name

Gaming manager compensation 11 $

Description of services provided------------------------------------------------

Director/officer [ Employee [ Independent contractor

17 Mandatory distributions

a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain theF]

qstate gaming licenses Yes No

b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the

organization's own exempt activities during the tax yea r 11 $

"V Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v)and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additionalinformation (see instructions).

BAA TEEA3703L 09/16/14 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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SCHEDULE 1 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations , OMB No . 1545-0047

(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States 2014Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Part IV , line 21 or 22.

Department of the Treasury1, Attach to Form 990. Open Public

Internal Revenue Service ► Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. In915ebtionName of the organization Employer Identification number

Asian American Bar Association of the 1 94-2981598General Information on Grants

1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, andthe selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? X Yes No

2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. See Part IV

Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' toForm 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name and address of organizationor government

(b) EIN (c) IRC sectionrf applicable

(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cashassistance

(f) Method of valuation(book , FMV, appraisal ,

other)

(9) Description ofnon-cash assistance

(h) Purpose of grantor assistance-

(1) API Legal Outreach

_ _ 1121 Mission St_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _San Francisco, CA 94103 94-2583284 501(c)(3) 10,000. 0.

Staffing free

legal clinics(2)------------------

--------------------

(3)------------------

--------------------

(4)------------------

--------------------

(5)------------------

--------------------

(6)------------------

--------------------

m --------------------------------------

(8)--------------------

2 Enter total number of section 501 (c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table , , ► 13 Enter total number of othe r o rga ni zat i ons li sted i n the line 1 table , , ► 0

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . TEEA3901L 06/19/14 Schedule I (Form 990) (2014)

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Schedule I (Form 990) (2014) Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 2

FPar".t'IIG "' Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part IIIcan be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number ofrecipients

(c) Amount ofcash grant

(d) Amount ofnon -cash assistance

(e) Method of valuation book,(FMV, appra i sal, other)

(f) Description of non-cash assistance

2

3

4 -

5

6

7

:Pai ly Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, col umn (b), and any other additional information.

Part I, Line 2 - Procedures for Monitoring Use of Grants Funds in U.S.

Directors serve as liaisons to the Community Service Committee, which works with API

Legal Outreach to host the two free legal clinics that take place each month. In

addition, each year, the Board asks API Legal Outreach to provide it with a summary

of the activities, number of clients, number of volunteers, types of cases, and so

forth.

BAA Schedule I (Form 990) (2014)

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SCHEDULE 0(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZComplete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.► Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

► Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions isat www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014O,^pen Ito publ(c

Name of the organization Employer identification numberAsian American Bar Association of theGreater B^ Area 194-2981598

Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission

AABA exists to provide Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys in the Bay Area a

vehicle to express opinions on matters of concern to all Asian Pacific Americans

(APA), to encourage and promote the professional growth of its members, and to serve

the APA and minority communities.

Form 990 , Part VI , Line 2 - Business or Family Relationship of Officers , Directors, Etc.

Due to the nature of AABA as a professional organization, several board members are

partners or associates at large law firms and have either directly or indirectly

represented corporations (such as banks) in which other board members are employed.

In addition, the law firms of several board members have provided pro bono

representation to non-profit or community organization in which other board members

are employed.

During the current fiscal year, board members David Sohn and Charles Jung had a

co-counsel relationship in a class action case. Board member Jennifer Lee

represented board member John Hamasaki in a legal matter that was finalized in

January 2014.

Form 990 , Part VI , Line 11 b - Form 990 Review Process

The Form 990 is prepared by the Treasurer in consultation with AABA's.CPA. The

officers are provided with, the underlying information provided to the CPA, and the

governing board is provided with a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing it with the

IRS.

Form 990 , Part VI, Line 19 - Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Governing documents are filed with the California Secretary of State as required.

Policies and financial statements are available upon written or verbal request.

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. TEEA4901L 08118/14 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Name of the organizationAsian American Bar Association of the Employer identification number

Greater Bay Area 194-2981598

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11gOther Fees For Services

2

(A) (B) (C) (D)Program Management Fund-

Total Services & General raising

Administrative Services 40 750.Total 40,750. $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.

BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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MB No 1545.0047

SCHEDULE R Related Organizations and Unrelated PartnershipsO

2014(Form 990) ► Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33 , 34, 35b, 36, or 37.Attach to Form 990.

Department of the Treasury Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.1rs.gov/form990.Internal Revenue Service 5 Orl

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area 94-2981598

j,,aft yam Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a)Name, address, and EIN ( if applicable ) of disregarded entity

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal domicile (stateor foreign country)

(d)Total Income

(e)End-of -year assets

(f)Direct controlling

entity

(1)-------------------------------

---------------------------------

----------------------------------

(2)-------------------------------

---------------------------------

---------------------------------

(3)-------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Partall Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Oraanizations Complete if the oraanlzation answered 'Yes' on Form 990 . Part IV. Imp 34 because it hadone or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)Name , address , and EI of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state

f tExempt Code Public charity status

f 3Direct controlling Sec 512(b)(13)

oreign coun ry)or section section 501 (c)((i )) entity controlled entity?

Yes No(1) AABA Law Foundation--- --------------- ----- ----

575 Market St., #2125---------------------------- AA Bar_ San Francisco, CA 94105 Law Student Assoc/Greater

94-3159500 Scholarship s CA 501c3 9 Ba Area X(2)--------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------

(3)--------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------

(4)--------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . TEEA5001t_ 08122/14 Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 2a^ Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34

because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) (1) 0) (k)Name , address, and EIN of Primary activity Legal Direct Predominant income Share of total Share of Dispropor - Code V-UBI General or Percentagerelated organization domicile controlling ( related , unrelated, income end -of-year tionate amount in box managing ownership

(state or entity excluded from tax assets allocations? 20 of Schedule partner?foreign under sections K-1 (Formcountry) 512 - 514 ) Yes No 1065) Yes No

n)------------

--------------

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(2)------------

--------------

--------------

(3)------------

--------------

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art Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IVI line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. '

(a)Name , address, and EI of related organization

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal domicile(state or foreign

country)

(d)Direct

controllingentity

(e)Type of entity

(C corp, S corp ,or trust)

(f)Share of

total income

(9)Share of end - of-

year assets

(h)Percentageownership

(1)Sec 512( b)(13)

controlled entity?

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 3 .

FP-a-rt-VI With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. Yes No

1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (H) annuities (M) royalties or (m) rent from a controlled entity . . .. 1 a x

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) 1 b X

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . .... 1 c X

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) .. l d

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . 1 e X

f Dividends from related organization(s) ... 1 f x

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . .. 1 g X

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) 1h X

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s). .. 1 i x

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) 1 j X

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) 1 k x

I Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .. 1 1 X

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) 1 m X

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) 1 n X

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) 10 X

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1 p X

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1 q X

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) 1 r x

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) 1 s X

2 If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a)Name of related organization Tra nsaction

type (a-s)Amount involved

d)Method of(determining

amount involved

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94- 2981598 Page 4 If

^PartVl^' Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or grossrevenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships

(a)Name, address, and EIN of entity

(b)Primary activity

(C)Legal domicile(state or foreign

country)

(d)Predominant

income(related, unre-lated, excludedfrom tax under

(e)Are all partners

section501(c)(3)

organizations?

(f)Share of

total income

(g)Share of

end-of-yearassets

(h)Dispropor-tionate

allocations?

(I)Code V-UBIamount in box20 of Schedule

K-1Form (1065)

G)General ormanagingpartner?

(k)Percentageownership

section 512-514) Yes No Yes No Yes No

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Asian American Bar Association of the 94-2981598 Page 5arty' Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

BAA TEEA5005L 08122/14 Schedule R (Form 990) 2014