2026-08-10T15:18:14-04:00 2025-09-30 264694278 GOLDIN GROUP LLC 4500 EAST-WEST HWY 710 BETHESDA MD 20814 990 2024-10-01 237268143 JUDGE DAVID L BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW JUDG 2024675730 1101 15TH ST NW SUITE 205 WASHINGTON DC 20005 HOLLY O'DONNELL PRESIDENT & CEO 2024675730 2026-08-10 true false SVITLANA KERNIZAN P00939991 3019130008 2026-08-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z HOLLY O'DONNELL 1101 15TH ST NW SUITE 205 WASHINGTON DC 20005 5108843 false X WWW.BAZELON.ORG X 1972 DC THE OBJECTIVES OF THE BAZELON CENTER ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT. 20 19 11 19 0 3149668 1466068 930989 111896 571957 1022369 0 4652614 2600333 0 0 1294027 1379128 0 281179 626116 729009 1920143 2108137 2732471 492196 9509195 10303424 863026 784583 8646169 9518841 X OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT. false false 712478 LITIGATION - THE BAZELON CENTERS LAWYERS ENGAGE IN CUTTING-EDGE LITIGATION TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LITIGATION GENERALLY USES AND IS FOUNDED UPON LAWS THAT PROTECT AND BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY), THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (SPECIAL EDUCATION), AND THE MEDICAID ACT (HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE). THE BAZELON CENTER FILES CLASS ACTIONS CASES, AMICUS ("FRIEND OF THE COURT") BRIEFS IN IMPORTANT APPELLATE CASES AND REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS IN CASES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BROAD IMPACT. THE BAZELON CENTER PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ADVOCATES, LARGE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS, AND OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW GROUPS. 596119 POLICY ADVOCACY - THE BAZELON CENTER PURSUES A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH POLICY AGENDA, PARTICULARLY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REFORM SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE BAZELON CENTERS STAFF PROMOTE THESE GOALS IN FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, POLICY ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. RECENTLY, THE BAZELON CENTERS POLICY ADVOCACY HAS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVERTING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROTECTING UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, AND TECHNOLOGY AND AI. 92619 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION - THE BAZELON CENTER PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ATTORNEYS AND OTHER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE THE LAW AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICES SYSTEMS. THE BAZELON CENTER PUBLISHES MATERIALS ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND FOSTER CARE. THE BAZELON CENTER HAS SOME CONTRACT WORK, USUALLY FROM LARGER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON DISABILITY LAW. 8520 LOBBYING - ADVOCATING FOR THE BAZELON CENTER'S PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH FEDERAL POLICY AND STRATEGIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT. THE BAZELON CENTER ALSO COMMUNICATES THROUGH DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS AND ALERTS AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. 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THIS WAS PRIMARILY DUE TO ORGANIZATIONAL STAFF CHANGES THAT RESULTED IN REDUCED POLICY CAPACITY AND THE ABSENCE OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE LEVEL OF LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONDUCTED IN PRIOR YEARS. AS A RESULT, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. 1999442 415553 78000 2336995 1533053 544389 78000 1999442 1389254 221799 78000 1533053 1762522 -295268 78000 1389254 1586765 253757 78000 1762522 false false 93544 91086 2458 2458 OPERATING LEASE 603186 SECURITY DEPOSIT 24003 FINANCING LEASE 14751 641940 OPERATING LEASE NET OF CURRENT PORT 583926 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 80282 FINANCE LEASE NET OF CURRENT PORTION 9189 FINANCING LEASE LIABILITY 5562 678959 X 2980809 443129 443129 2537680 62653 62653 2600333 2108137 2108137 2108137 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X PT X, LINE 2: THE BAZELON CENTER RECOGNIZES ANY POTENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT IMPACT OF A TAX POSITION ONLY IF THE TAX POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGMENT HAS EVALUATED THE BAZELON CENTER'S TAX POSITION AND CONCLUDED THAT THE BAZELON CENTER HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT HAVE ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED AND NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES WAS REQUIRED FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 OR 2024. NONE OF THE BAZELON CENTER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION. PT V, LINE 4: INVESTMENT EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR USE ACCORDING TO THE SPENDING GUIDELINES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. X X X false false false false false false false false false MEGAN SCHULLER LEGAL DIRECTOR 163156 1500 32455 197111 HOLLY O'DONNELL PRESIDENT & CEO 175000 9483 1438 185921 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LOBBYING - ADVOCATING FOR THE BAZELON CENTER'S PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH FEDERAL POLICY AND STRATEGIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT. THE BAZELON CENTER ALSO COMMUNICATES THROUGH DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS AND ALERTS AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE BAZELON CENTER URGES PEOPLE TO CONTACT THEIR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES THROUGH THESE COMMUNICATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 EILEEN BAZELON JILL BAZELON TRUSTEE TRUSTEE PARENT AND DAUGHTER FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DRAFT 990 IS CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TREASURER AND DISCUSSED WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND OTHER PARTIES, AS NECESSARY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FINAL PROPOSED 990. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED THE FINAL PROPOSED 990, BRIEFED ON IT, AND OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 AT THE FALL BOARD MEETING. A FINAL BRIEFING IS PROVIDED AS NECESSARY BEFORE THE SUBMISSION OF THE RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CENTER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT COVERS ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES. EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING ANY TRANSACTIONS FROM WHICH A PERSON MIGHT BENEFIT AS WELL AS RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND/OR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ASKED TO UPDATE RESPONSES FOR CHANGES AS THEY OCCUR. THE BOARD CHAIR & THE PRESIDENT & CEO REVIEW ALL RESPONSES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CEO REVIEWS SALARIES, COMPENSATION, AND OTHER BENEFITS OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND LOCATION TO HELP DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OFFERED TO KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER OFFICERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS SALARIES, COMPENSATION, AND OTHER BENEFITS OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND LOCATION TO HELP DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OFFERED TO KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER OFFICERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT INCUR ANY LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. THIS WAS PRIMARILY DUE TO ORGANIZATIONAL STAFF CHANGES THAT RESULTED IN REDUCED POLICY CAPACITY AND THE ABSENCE OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE LEVEL OF LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONDUCTED IN PRIOR YEARS. AS A RESULT, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.