Dallas Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $10.4m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- dallas, TX
- Founding
- 11/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7410031
Organization Overview
Dallas Bar Foundation is located in dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Dallas Bar Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $717.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Dallas Bar Foundation has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $1,358,838. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SPONSOR RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, FORUMS ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIPS & PRESERVE HISTORICAL STRUCTURES; SUPPORT LEGAL AID TO THE INDIGENT; PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS PROGRAMS ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW: 1. THE SARAH T. HUGHES DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THE DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION. ESTABLISHED IN 1981, THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO OUTSTANDING MINORITY STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO REMAIN IN DALLAS UPON GRADUATION FROM ONE OF THE 3 AREA LAW SCHOOLS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY IN THE DALLAS / NORTH TEXAS AREA. THE SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH COVER A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE COST OF TUITION EXPENSE FOR THE STUDENTS, ALLOW THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON ACADEMICS WITHOUT THE WORRY OF INCURRING HUGE DEBTS AND WITHOUT THE WORRY OF HAVING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ATTEND AND COMPLETE LAW SCHOOL. IN MANY CASES, LAW SCHOOL SIMPLY IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES. THERE WERE 7 HUGHES SCHOLARS ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL IN THE SPRING SEMESTER AND 8 HUGHES SCHOLARS ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL IN THE FALL SEMESTER. 2. COLLINS CLERKSHIPS: THIS PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 1989, PROVIDES SIX WEEK SUMMER CLERKSHIPS TO MINORITY LAW STUDENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, THE 5TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS, THE 14TH AND 68TH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTS, THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. THE STUDENTS ARE MENTORED BY EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, ARE GIVEN ASSIGNMENTS THAT CHALLENGE THE STUDENT TO LEARN, AND ARE PROVIDED EXPOSURE TO WORK EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ADD VALUE TO THEIR JOB PROSPECTS UPON GRADUATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE NORTH TEXAS LEGAL COMMUNITY SO THE STUDENT MUST BE INTERESTED IN PRACTICING IN THE DALLAS METROPLEX. CHIEF JUSTICE CAROLYN WRIGHT INTERNSHIP AT THE FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS IS AWARDED TO A MINORITY LAW STUDENT. COVID-19 AFFECTED THE NUMBER OF CLERKSHIPS THAT COULD BE AWARDED IN 2021 AS MANY OFFICES WERE STILL CLOSED AND STAFF WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT A STUDENT. 3. THE STEPHEN H. PHILBIN, II, AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL REPORTING HAS BEEN AWARDED EACH YEAR SINCE 1983. JOURNALISTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS ARE ABLE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY WHICH MEETS THE CRITERIA OF THE AWARD. IT IS THE ONLY SUCH AWARD IN TEXAS. THE DBF GRANTS FOR 2021 INCLUDE: 1. ANNUAL GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DBA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM AND THE DBA TEXAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IN 2021 INVOLVED 1,400 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LAW FOCUSED EDUCATION. 143 TEAMS COMPETED IN THE STATE COMPETITION. THE WINNING TEAM PLACED 5TH IN THE NATIONAL COMPETITION. 2. DALLAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES RECEIVED A GRANT TO HELP FUND THE COSTS OF SCREENING NEW ADVOCATES WHO WILL REPRESENT THE CHILDREN, UNDER THE CARE OF DALLAS CASA, IN COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE GOAL OF RECRUITING 350 NEW VOLUNTEERS WAS MET. 3. ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION (ACT) RECEIVED A GRANT TO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE OF A CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY THE PRO BONO ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING UNDERSERVED CLIENTS OF ACT TO USE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN FIGHTING CRIME IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND TO HOLD PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES OF ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES. 4. GENESIS WOMEN'S SHELTER RECEIVED A GRANT FOR THEIR EMERGENCY LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM. FUNDS ARE USED TO COVER COURT COSTS AND OTHER LEGAL EXPENSES FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE CLIENTS NEEDING TO FILE RESTRAINING ORDERS, ETC. 5. THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION RECEIVED A GRANT FOR THE MINORITY ATTORNEY PROGRAM FOR A ONE DAY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SOLO, SMALL MINORITY AND FEMALE LAW OFFICES. 70 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN A VIRTUAL EVENT WITH 30 ATTENDING IN PERSON. 6. DBA CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS RECEIVED A GRANT TO HELP FUND THE COSTS TO UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY. THE NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL ENABLE THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO BE PROVIED IN A HYBRID SETTING TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY DUE TO THE AFFECTS OF COVID-19 LIMITING IN PERSON ATTENDANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim J Askew Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Talmage Boston Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bradley Weber Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Joel Crouch Grants Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tricia Deleon Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Gabriel Vazquez Grants Committee Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $103,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,201,064 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,304,314 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $67 |
| Investment income | $55,829 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $319,062 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,480 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,699,792 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,823 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,227 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,891 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,961 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,740 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $10,648 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $140 |
| Information technology | $1,849 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $374,834 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $717,454 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $660,731 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,212 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,946,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,757,055 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,369,497 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,146,570 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,222,927 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,369,497 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Dallas Bar Foundation has awarded $111,249 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Legal education scholarship | $51,654 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: LEGAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LAWYERS | $40,750 |
UNT DALLAS COLLEGE OF LAW PURPOSE: LAW EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | $18,845 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Dallas Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert A And Marianne S Gwinn Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SEE ATTACHED | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $191,594 |
| Earnings | $47,768 |
| Other Expense | $31,218 |
| Ending Balance | $208,144 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Municipal Police Association Austin, TX | $6,854,692 | $9,600,312 |
Louisiana State Bar Association New Orleans, LA | $19,973,495 | $7,641,647 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $4,129,164 | $7,532,684 |
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Metairie, LA | $6,217,030 | $5,618,915 |
State Bar Of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $6,272,489 | $3,577,386 |
Texas District & County Attorneys Association Austin, TX | $6,808,089 | $3,693,642 |
Louisiana District Attorneys Association Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $3,122,787 | $2,735,817 |
Dallas Bar Association Dallas, TX | $6,369,597 | $3,181,357 |
Justice Of The Peace & Constables Association Of Texas Inc Granbury, TX | $3,058,438 | $3,424,201 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $3,687,413 | $2,936,012 |
Louisiana Association For Justice Baton Rouge, LA | $2,769,823 | $2,084,389 |
Houston Bar Association Houston, TX | $6,229,031 | $2,533,712 |