American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation
Donations deductibleAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation's network
23 peoplei23 people on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (23). Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK.The board
23 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations.Time served and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed time served is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 23 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian C Vertz ESQ (also filed as Brian C Vertz Esq) | President | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Brian L Sobol ESQ (also filed as Brian L Sobol Esq) | Asst. Secretary | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Bruce R Steinfeld ESQ (also filed as Bruce R Steinfeld Esq) | Director | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Deborah M Tate ESQ (also filed as Deborah M Tate Esq) | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Elisha D Roy ESQ (also filed as Elisha D Roy Esq) | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Francesca M O'Cathain ESQ (also filed as Francesca M O'Cathain Esq) | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| G John Durward JR ESQ | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Gary M Rosen ESQ (also filed as Gary M Rosen Esq) | President-Elect | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Helen R Davis ESQ (also filed as Helen R Davis Esq) | Asst. Treasurer | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Jacqueline C Kemp ESQ (also filed as Jacqueline C Kemp Esq) | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Joal Cannon Sheridan ESQ (also filed as Joal Cannon Sheridan Esq) | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Julia Swain ESQ (also filed as Julia Swain Esq) | Company secretary | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Lauren E Waddell ESQ (also filed as Lauren E Waddell Esq) | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Lawrence A Moskowitz ESQ (also filed as Lawrence A Moskowitz Esq) | Immediate Past President | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Michele M Bissada ESQ | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Natalia C Wilson ESQ (also filed as Natalia C Wilson Esq) | Treasurer | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Renee R Chernus ESQ (also filed as Renee R Chernus Esq) | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Richard D West ESQ (also filed as Richard D West Esq) | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Robert A Benavente ESQ | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Robert C Brandt ESQ (also filed as Robert C Brandt Esq) | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Susan M Moss ESQ (also filed as Susan M Moss Esq) | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Thomas J Sasser ESQ | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Twilia B Larkin ESQ | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
2 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge M Cestero ESQ | Counsel | 2023 |
| Kimberley Scott | Executive Director | since 2021 |
Pay and hours
year to 31 December 2024iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Scott | Executive Director | 35 | $83k | ||
| Brian C Vertz Esq | President | 3 | $0 | ||
| Gary M Rosen Esq | President-Elect | 2 | $0 | ||
| Lawrence A Moskowitz Esq | Immediate Past President | 5 | $0 | ||
| Natalia C Wilson Esq | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | ||
| Julia Swain Esq | Secretary | 2 | $0 | ||
| Helen R Davis Esq | Asst. Treasurer | 1 | $0 | ||
| Brian L Sobol Esq | Asst. Secretary | 2 | $0 | ||
| Robert A Benavente Esq | Director | 3 | $0 | ||
| Robert C Brandt Esq | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Joal Cannon Sheridan Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Renee R Chernus Esq | Director | 0.25 | $0 | ||
| Michele M Bissada Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jacqueline C Kemp Esq | Director | 0.5 | $0 | ||
| Twilia B Larkin Esq | Director | 0.5 | $0 | ||
| Susan M Moss Esq | Director | 0.5 | $0 | ||
| Elisha D Roy Esq | Director | 0.75 | $0 | ||
| G John Durward Jr Esq | Director | 0.75 | $0 | ||
| Francesca M O'cathain Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Bruce R Steinfeld Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Deborah M Tate Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Lauren E Waddell Esq | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Richard D West Esq | Director | 0.5 | $0 | ||
| Thomas J Sasser Esq | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
About
- Legal name
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation
- EIN
- 363744740
- Address
- 150 N Michigan Ave Ste 1420, Chicago, IL, 60601-7570
- State
- Illinois
- Mission
- To provide financial assistance to organizations by way of grants, in order to help families and children affected by the breakup of the family unit. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- A99Z Arts, culture and humanities
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Size band
- 6 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1990
- Principal officer
- Brian C Vertz Esq (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 March 1992
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 7, latest 2024
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsHelen R Davis ESQ
≥8years on the filingsLawrence A Moskowitz ESQ
≥7years on the filingsBrian C Vertz ESQ
≥7years on the filingsGary M Rosen ESQ
Latest return
year to 31 December 2024iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 31 December 2024. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $3.7m
- Total liabilities
- $10k
- Net assets or fund balances
- $3.7m
- Contributions and grants received
- $598k
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Grants and similar paid out
- $264k
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 32
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $735k | $477k | $257k |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
Grants paid
4 listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Board Volunteer Association | Juvenile court canine companion | $6k |
| Casa of Monmouth County | Casa courtroom advocacy | $6k |
| The Lilac Tree - Center for Divorce Resources | Divorce university online library | $6k |
| Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence | Game changers teen program | $6k |