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 12/2021, Tarrant County Bar Foundation generated $197.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Tarrant County Bar Foundation has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $275,537. 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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CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE FURTHERANCE OF JUSTICE; LEGAL AID FACILITIES FOR THE INDIGENT OR WORKING POOR AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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.
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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Rebecca Eaton Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Andy Sims Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dee Kelly Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Artie Errisuriz Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lisa Jamieson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kayla Dailey Secretary/executive Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,840 |
Fundraising events | $33,757 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,903 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,904 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $38,949 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$943 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $197,376 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50 |
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 | $7,345 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $86,512 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $35,406 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,934 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $676 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,985 |
Insurance | $16,820 |
All other expenses | $50 |
Total functional expenses | $229,078 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $137,036 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $750,455 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $152,958 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,925 |
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 | $6,038 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $878,943 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,950,355 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,946 |
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 | $48,946 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,260,618 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $640,791 |
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 | $1,950,355 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tarrant County Bar Foundation has awarded $43,100 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $38,050 |
Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIALS | $5,050 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Tarrant County Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $67,383.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Texas Access To Justice Foundation Austin, TX | | $66,758 |
Once Upon A Time Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $625 |
Beg. Balance | $1,139,589 |
Earnings | $7,593 |
Net Contributions | $70,635 |
Other Expense | $57,909 |
Ending Balance | $1,159,908 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Louisiana Bar Foundation New Orleans, LA | $18,538,909 | $13,471,847 |
Texas Bar Foundation Austin, TX | $36,380,732 | $5,314,157 |
Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation San Antonio, TX | $519,988 | $609,567 |
Christys Hope For Battered Women And Children Inc San Antonio, TX | $126,437 | $353,101 |
Arkansas Bar Foundation Little Rock, AR | $5,737,907 | $82,392 |
Tarrant County Bar Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $1,950,355 | $197,376 |
Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition Fort Davis, TX | $14,297 | $0 |
Reentry Mediation Institute Of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $37,501 | $0 |
San Antonio Bar Foundation San Antonio, TX | $1,250,217 | $135,722 |
Tulsa County Bar Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,049,748 | $158,061 |
Police Foundation - Arlington Tx Arlington, TX | $501,040 | $66,868 |
Bell County Sheriffs Department Foundation Belton, TX | $166,924 | $0 |