Texas Access To Justice Foundation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (I11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Texas Access To Justice 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, Texas Access To Justice Foundation generated $15.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Texas Access To Justice Foundation has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $36,867,129. 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:
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THE TEXAS ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED AS A FUNDING SOURCE FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT TEXANS IN CIVIL MATTERS. THE FUNDING PRIMARILY GENERATED BY INTEREST EARNED ON LAWYERS' TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) THROUGHOUT TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING 2021, TAJF MADE GRANTS TOTALING $ 11,616,870 TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Betty Balli Torres Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $195,329 |
Jonathan Vickery Associate Director | 40 | $157,155 | |
Lisa Melton Special Projects Manager | 40 | $107,520 | |
Terry O Tottenham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah G Hankinson Chair | Officer | 3 | $0 |
G Joseph Barrientos Vice Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $533,475 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,143,856 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $161,284 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,838,615 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $419,321 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,772 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,260,660 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,535,872 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $80,998 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $529,191 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $302,711 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $358,276 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,528 |
Other employee benefits | $157,646 |
Payroll taxes | $56,627 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,987 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,224 |
Fees for services: Other | $129,066 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $52,009 |
Information technology | $56,276 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $120,164 |
Travel | $15,794 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,424 |
Insurance | $17,665 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,370,094 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $248,458 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,133,178 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $260,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,573,035 |
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 | $3,674 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,631 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $40,620,726 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $49,857,702 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,055 |
Grants payable | $1,737,122 |
Deferred revenue | $105,000 |
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 | $2,219,177 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $45,341,339 |
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 | $49,857,702 |
Over the last fiscal year, Texas Access To Justice Foundation has awarded $11,159,768 in support to 29 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LONE STAR LEGAL AID | | | $2,225,861 |
Mercedes, TX | | $2,038,300 |
LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS | | | $964,463 |
Austin, TX | | $591,580 |
El Paso, TX | | $522,508 |
Houston, TX | | $477,951 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Texas Access To Justice Foundation has recieved totaling $74,271.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $31,880 |
United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $18,800 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE GALA, 2021 COMMUNITY GIFT/PROJECT | $7,500 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91 |
Beg. Balance | $1,074,439 |
Earnings | $27,531 |
Ending Balance | $1,101,970 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Texas Access To Justice Foundation Austin, TX | $49,857,702 | $15,260,660 |
The 100 Club Inc Houston, TX | $45,717,899 | $6,376,454 |
Ach Landowner Ii Fort Worth, TX | $13,333,139 | $628,598 |
Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol Citizens Support Group Fort Worth, TX | $126,308 | $304,385 |
Nottingham Country Fund Inc Houston, TX | $1,089,114 | $702,485 |
Boys And Girls Country Of Houston Endowment Fund Inc Hockley, TX | $22,934,881 | $742,620 |
Arkansas State Police Foundation Little Rock, AR | $6,651,973 | $5,876,678 |
Wichita County Sheriffs Office Citizens Alumni Association Wichita Falls, TX | $80,719 | $0 |
Victoria Hundred Club Victoria, TX | $1,394,938 | $117,577 |
Fulshear Police Foundation Fulshear, TX | $239,505 | $0 |
Santa Fe Classic Theater Inc Santa Fe, NM | $26,712 | $0 |
Texas District And County Attorneysfoundation Austin, TX | $1,474,579 | $201,513 |