Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0090652
Organization Overview
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program 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 12/2021, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF HARRIS COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYERS (HVL) IS A NON-PROFIT SERVICE OF THE HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION. HVL PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME HOUSTONIANS FACING CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS (E.G., FAMILY LAW, PROBATE, LANDLORD/TENANT) SERVING DIVERSE POPULATIONS (E.G., U.S. VETERANS, IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, ETC.). HVL HAS A SCREENING PROCESS FOR EXTENDED REPRESENTATION SERVICES THROUGH WHICH APPLICANTS ARE CONNECTED WITH A PRO BONO LAWYER IN PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR THE LIFE OF THEIR LEGAL PROBLEM. HVLP PLACED 859 CLIENT MATTERS WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION DURING 2021. IN ADDITION, IN 2021, HVL PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE LEGAL ADVICE OR BRIEF SERVICES TO 3,654 CLIENTS WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS, DELIVERING LEGAL ADVICE AND BRIEF SERVICES TO MOST OF THESE INDIVIDUALS. SEE SCHEDULE O.OVERALL, IN 2021 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED PRO BONO SERVICES OF $8,721,724.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Chandler Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $156,962 |
Barbara Cochran Staff Attorney | 40 | $103,170 | |
Keri Brown Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Harrell Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Popov Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Greg Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,170 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,100,000 |
| Government grants | $114,666 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,750,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,845 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,971,663 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $571 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,683 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,989,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,525 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,660,307 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,525 |
| Other employee benefits | $190,622 |
| Payroll taxes | $133,357 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,042 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $69,788 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,054 |
| Office expenses | $24,122 |
| Information technology | $113,168 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $306,887 |
| Travel | $3,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,525 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,884 |
| Insurance | $13,740 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,920,438 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,614,225 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,244 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,209,843 |
| 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 | $104,220 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $206,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,136,981 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,099 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $771,186 |
| 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 | $2,244 |
| Total liabilities | $903,529 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,060,464 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,172,988 |
| 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 | $3,136,981 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc has recieved totaling $440,277.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Texas Access To Justice Foundation Austin, TX | | $250,238 |
Lone Star Legal Aid Houston, TX PURPOSE: FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED | $190,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Lubbock Private Defenders Office Inc Lubbock, TX | $2,268,732 | $17,386,529 |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation Hammond, LA | $4,598,868 | $9,950,082 |
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette, LA | $6,508,596 | $9,259,979 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Texas Legal Services Center Inc Austin, TX | $7,326,715 | $7,857,008 |
Center For Child Protection Austin, TX | $10,895,714 | $7,709,768 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Travis County Austin, TX | $4,626,722 | $6,493,856 |
Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc Austin, TX | $16,615,199 | $5,134,586 |
Center For Arkansas Legal Services Inc Little Rock, AR | $2,236,862 | $4,841,366 |
Legal Aid Of Arkansas Rogers, AR | $1,860,196 | $4,247,782 |
Pacific Justice Institute - Usa Dallas, TX | $8,838,693 | $10,720,920 |