Houston Bar Foundation
- Assets
- $21.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 11/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 76-0029594
Organization Overview
Houston Bar Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, 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. Houston 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 06/2021, Houston Bar Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Houston Bar Foundation has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $9,863,359. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HOUSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING OF OUR LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY OF THE HOUSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYERS, WHICH IS THE PRO BONO SERVICE ARM OF THE HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION. THE HOUSTON BAR FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS PROGRAMMING OF THE HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH ITS HBA'S MISSION TO SERVE HOUSTON LAWYERS AND FOSTER THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Polly Fohn Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jim Hart Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Greg Heath Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Bickley Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mindy Davidson Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Christian Garza Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $968,579 |
| Related organizations | $47,620 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $298,201 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,314,400 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $400,827 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $289,686 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,688 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,024,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,534,177 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,300 |
| 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 | $18,470 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,530 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $112,346 |
| Fees for services: Other | $900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,240 |
| Office expenses | $16,241 |
| Information technology | $389 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,722 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,735,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,339 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $583,188 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $744,644 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,259 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,214,096 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $21,838,526 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,179 |
| Grants payable | $550,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $492,633 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,177 |
| 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 | $95,411 |
| Total liabilities | $1,148,400 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,707,208 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,982,918 |
| 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 | $21,838,526 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Houston Bar Foundation has awarded $1,523,741 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Pro Bono Legal Services | $1,250,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Veterans Legal Aid Program | $180,096 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program Support | $73,645 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Houston Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $47,438.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT | $25,750 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $9,188 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Anne And Don Fizer Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
Haynes And Boone Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: KAY SIM ENDOWMENT DONATION - 2ND PAYMENT | $2,000 |
Haynes And Boone Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: KAY SIM ENDOWMENT DONATION - 3RD PAYMENT | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,549,289 |
| Earnings | $167,018 |
| Admin Expense | $32,000 |
| Net Contributions | $9,902 |
| Ending Balance | $1,694,209 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Municipal Police Association Austin, TX | $6,854,692 | $9,600,312 |
Louisiana State Bar Association New Orleans, LA | $19,973,495 | $7,641,647 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $4,129,164 | $7,532,684 |
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Metairie, LA | $6,217,030 | $5,618,915 |
State Bar Of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $6,272,489 | $3,577,386 |
Texas District & County Attorneys Association Austin, TX | $6,808,089 | $3,693,642 |
Louisiana District Attorneys Association Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $3,122,787 | $2,735,817 |
Dallas Bar Association Dallas, TX | $6,369,597 | $3,181,357 |
Justice Of The Peace & Constables Association Of Texas Inc Granbury, TX | $3,058,438 | $3,424,201 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Austin, TX | $3,687,413 | $2,936,012 |
Louisiana Association For Justice Baton Rouge, LA | $2,769,823 | $2,084,389 |
Houston Bar Association Houston, TX | $6,229,031 | $2,533,712 |