Houston Junior Forum Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $772.5k
- Investments
- $1.6k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1956
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 74-6049008
Organization Overview
Houston Junior Forum Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Houston Junior Forum Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Junior Forum Inc 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 05/2023, Houston Junior Forum Inc generated $772.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.9k during the year ending 05/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Houston Junior Forum Inc has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $437,303. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM, INC. PROVIDES CHARITABLE SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, WOMEN, AND SENIOR ADULTS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HJF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: HOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM, INC. ESTABLISHED ITS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN MARCH 1976, BENEFITING THE BEST-QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO ATTENDED PRE-SCHOOL AT THE HJF COMMUNITY HOUSTON PRESCHOOL. THE PRESCHOOL CLOSED IN MAY OF 2009, HOWEVER, HJF CONTINUES TO GRANT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING FORMER HJF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS. QUALIFIED STUDENTS RECEIVE GRANTS UP TO $3,000 FOR EACH ACADEMIC YEAR TO USE TOWARDS TUITION, BOOKS, CLOTHING, OR LIVING EXPENSES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O HJF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MEMBERS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH EACH RECIPIENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $917,000 TO STUDENTS. FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR, 18 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTES SUPPLIES, STUDY SNACKS AND GIFT CARDS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $2,500 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS DURING EXAM PERIODS, TO RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND UPON GRADUATION.
HJF RESALE SHOP PROGRAM: HOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM, INC. MEMBERS SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS OPERATING THE SHOP 6 DAYS PER WEEK. THE SHOP EARNINGS SUPPORT HJF PROGRAMMING AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH. ADDITIONALLY, THE RESALE SHOP SPACE PROVIDES A COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING PAINTING, DECORATING, GARDENING, ETC.
HJF COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM: HOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM, INC. AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER GREATER HOUSTON AREA NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES TO POPULATIONS THAT HJF SUPPORTS INCLUDING SENIOR ADULTS, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. THESE GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY AWARDED TO OTHER NON-PROFITS THAT ARE ALSO APPROVED SERVICE SITES WHERE HJF VOLUNTEERS MAY PROVIDE SERVICE HOURS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Wasmuth President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Susan Rosenbaum President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Betsy Blakeman 1st VP Membership | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sharon Cook 2nd VP Service | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Julia Heller 3rd VP Facilities | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Linda West VP Financial Resources | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $83,418 |
| Related organizations | $75,191 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $415,226 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $283,648 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $573,835 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,730 |
| Investment income | $40,609 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,491 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,078 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $81,804 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $772,547 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $172,877 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $84,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $88,966 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,090 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,087 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,231 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,542 |
| Office expenses | $22,095 |
| Information technology | $3,946 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,315 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $13,638 |
| Insurance | $21,282 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $468,866 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $380,922 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,659 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $75,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $300 |
| 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 | $2,847 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $392,289 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,425,009 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,577 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,960 |
| Total assets | $2,568,563 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,508 |
| Grants payable | $84,000 |
| 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 | $113,508 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,443,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,011,719 |
| 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 | $2,568,563 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Houston Junior Forum Inc has awarded $153,000 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRIDGE LITERACY NOW PURPOSE: Reading intervention program supplies | $10,000 |
NEHEMIAH CENTER PURPOSE: Pre-kindergarten program support | $10,000 |
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER PURPOSE: Back-to-school program support | $10,000 |
THIRD AGE LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: Lunch program, Lifelong Learning Program funding | $10,000 |
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOR GREATER HOUSTON PURPOSE: Meals for vulnerable, homebound seniors | $10,000 |
KIDS MEALS PURPOSE: 2023 children's delivery project - funding more than 9,000 meals | $30,000 |