Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $493.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Founding
- 11/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 72-1115393
Organization Overview
Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project is located in Shreveport, LA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project 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, Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project generated $493.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE & EDUCATION CONCERNING LEGAL MATTERS TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, CHARITABLE GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OPERATION OF THE SHREVEPORT BAR CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SBF PROVIDES PRO BONO ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO PERSONS AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME LEVEL. RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THESE CLIENTS IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS, SUCCESSIONS, & UNCONTESTED DIVORCES; A FREE ASK-A-LAWYER CLINIC EACH MONTH AT THE SHREVEPORT BAR CENTER, A BUILDING OWNED AND OPERATED BY SBF; A PRO SE LIBRARY THAT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR A SAFE AND PRIVATE ENVIRONMENT TO RESEARCH LEGAL ISSUES WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SBF STAFF. IN ADDITION, SBF OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CADDO PARISH JUVENILE COURT AND FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LEGAL AID OF NORTH LA, NORTHWEST LA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER AND PROJECT CELEBRATION INC. TO ACCEPT REFERRALS FOR REPRESENTATION OF THEIR CLIENTS FOR CASES INVOLVING SUCCESSIONS, UNCONTESTED DIVORCES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS FOR THE CADDO, BOSSIER AND OTHER PARISHES IN NORTHWEST LA. SBF REGULARLY NETWORKS WITH SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER RESCUE MISSION, BOSSIER PARISH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE, SALVATION ARMY AND CADDO PARISH VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.IN 2021, A TOTAL OF 45 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED 660 HOURS OF LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST 825 CLIENTS.
THE BAR CENTER BUILDING IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY SBF, AND SERVES AS HEADQUARTERS FOR THE SHREVEPORT BAR ASSOCIATION, THE SHREVEPORT BAR FOUNDATION AND ITS PRO BONO PROJECT. THIS ALLOWS FOR COORDINATED EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF THE SHREVEPORT BAR FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE BUILDING PROVIDES SPACE FOR SBF TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF JUSTICE BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT ENCHANCE THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY. THE BAR CENTER SERVES AS A PERMANENT LEGAL HUB IN DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT SERVING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE LEGAL COMMUNITY. THE BUILDING IS LOCATED AT 625 TEXAS ST., SHREVEPORT, LA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dana Southern Executive Dir. | Trustee | 10 | $18,404 |
Lawrence W Pettiette President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Andrew Martin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David L White Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Angela Waltman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Williams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $394,255 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,255 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $94,416 |
| Investment income | $5,224 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $493,895 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,404 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,202 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $215,581 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,673 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,955 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,292 |
| Office expenses | $8,635 |
| Information technology | $3,172 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,988 |
| Travel | $526 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $11,019 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,380 |
| Insurance | $1,919 |
| All other expenses | $3,850 |
| Total functional expenses | $402,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,064 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $408,405 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $916,894 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,616 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $1,480,979 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,229 |
| 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 | $243,097 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,581 |
| Total liabilities | $253,907 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,227,072 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,480,979 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project has recieved totaling $111,714.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Louisiana Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM; FOR THE PRO BONO PROJECT; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT | $66,688 |
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICE | $45,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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