Tarrant County Bar Foundation is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Tarrant County 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 12/2023, Tarrant County Bar Foundation generated $210.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $370.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Tarrant County Bar Foundation has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $311,587. 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:
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THE TARRANT COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FORMED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE TARRANT COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION. THE TARRANT COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND ITS COMMITMENTS TO JUSTICE, SERVICE, AND PROFESSIONALISM BY FUNDING IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE CRUCIAL LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY CITIZENS AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHERS TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING THE FACILITY, UNDERWRITING THE COSTS, (INCLUDING TCBA STAFF), AND VOLUNTEERS FOR VARIOUS LEGAL AND CHARITABLE PROJECTS: LEGALLINE, A FREE CALL-IN SERVICE FOR BASIC LEGAL INFORMATION; NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY; AND PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HOSTS AND PERFORMS VARIOUS SERVICES TO AID THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING BLOOD DRIVES AND THE PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUITION OF THE ELDER LAW HANDBOOK.
TEXAS LAWYERS FOR TEXAS VETERANS (TLTV) IS A PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO VETERANS AND/OR WIDOWS OF VETERANS WHOSE INCOME IS NO MORE THAN 200% OVER THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
TARRANT COUNTY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY SERVICES (TVAS) IS A PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES BY ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS TO CITIZENS WHOSE INCOME IS NO MORE THAN 200% OVER THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES EXCEPT FOR ADOPTIONS WHICH IS 400%.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kayla Dailey Sec/exec Dir | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Lisa Jamieson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andy Sims Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brad Parker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brittani Rollen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Keltner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $35,340 |
Fundraising events | $45,275 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,647 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,262 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19,271 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $53,164 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,954 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $4,633 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $210,069 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,595 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,495 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,847 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $124,656 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,834 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $50,623 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,400 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,374 |
Insurance | $18,163 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $370,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,853 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $677,088 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $31,022 |
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 | $851,105 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,745,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,859 |
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 | $18,859 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,471,824 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $254,385 |
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 | $1,745,068 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tarrant County Bar Foundation has awarded $22,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ELDON B MAHON INN OF COURT PURPOSE: HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL GRANT | $12,000 |
FAMILY PATHFINDERS OF TARRANT COUNTY PURPOSE: OPERATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |