2017-05-15T16:26:57-05:00 2016-06-30 461379281 FRIERSON SOLA SIMONTON & KUTAC PLLC 801 TRAVIS SUITE 1900 HOUSTON TX 77002 990 2015-07-01 760029594 Houston Bar Foundation HOUS 7137591133 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 Kay Sim Executive Director 7137591133 2017-05-15 1 Frank H Simonton Jr P00418405 7136589755 2017-05-15 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Kay Sim 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 1786514 0 X www.hba.org X 1982 TX Charitable - Furtherance of Justice 11 10 0 0 0 0 1127967 1235480 0 0 324588 23531 0 0 1452555 1259011 1090538 1192829 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101801 117084 1192339 1309913 260216 -50902 12700584 12231704 701800 583035 11998784 11648669 X Charitable - Furtherance of Justice through education and assistance. 0 0 1047005 1047005 Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program - The Houston Bar Association established the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program in 1981 to provide pro bono legal services in civil matters to low-income Houstonians who are the "working poor." They may have low-paying jobs, but do not qualify for federally-funded legal aid programs and in reality cannot afford even basic legal services. Eight years ago, the HBA established a new Equal Access to Justice Champions Program with the goal of increasing the number of pro bono cases handled by the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program (HVLP) by at least 25%. To date more than 100 law firms, corporate legal departments and individuals have become "Equal Access Champions" by renewing commitment forms to handle a certain number of cases each year, for the next five years. HVLP has been able to more than double its representation in pro bono cases. In 2015, HVLP provided in-person, one-on-one legal advice to more than 4,000 applicants at no charge. The organization referred more than 1,000 cases to pro bono attorneys for long-term representation and assisted more than 7,000 pro se litigants at the Harris County Family Courthouse Booth. HVLP also screens applicants for eligiblity, conducts initial interviews, provides counsel and advice, trains volunteers, provides mentoring services and monitors the status of cases. HVLP accepts and refers to volunteers in the areas of family law, property law, consumer law, tort law that is not fee generating, probate law and IRS tax controversies and US Tax Court representation.The HBA's HVLP continues its outreach to the Chinese and Vietnamese communities through legal clinics. The Consumer Law Task Force continues to provide advice and counsel and pro bono legal representation to families facing foreclosure, bankruptcy, credit problems and other consumer issues in tough economic times. Other special projects include the AIDS Unit, the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, the Disability and Elder Law Unit, and the Verterans Legal Initiative. During this year, an additional $104,000 grant was given to HVLP for Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans and spouses of deceased Veterans at the Michael DeBakey VA Hospital in Houston's medical center. 61755 61755 Donation to Habitat for Humanity for community outreach. 57830 57830 The John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run promotes healthy physical activity among the attorneys and encourages community service, while providing a way to generate funds to donate and support The Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. The Center provides opportunities which promote individual choice, personal growth, and community involvement so that the individuals may achieve their maximum potential. Two locations within Texas require the support of 266 employees and more than 250 volunteers to respond to the needs of the people The Center serves. 8869 8869 "Now You Are 18" - The Texas Lawyers' Auxiliary published this educational booklet each year. The Houston Bar Auxiliary receives funds yearly to purchase and distribute the booklets. The books are updated and books are purchased and distributed each school year. 17370 17370 Small Projects including a donation to HAWC, Clothing Drive, Lawyers Against Waste, the Hay Center, The Harris county Scholarship Fund and the Law Day Essay/Poster Contest. 26239 26239 1192829 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X Kay Sim 7137591133 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 William R Buck Chair 2015 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeffrey Kaplan Vice Chair 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Eddie Williams Jr Immediate Past Chair 2014 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Godbold Treasurer, 2014-2016 Director 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Timothy S McConn Director 2014-2016 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Denise Scofield Chair-Elect 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kay Sim HBA Secretary -Ex Officio 1.00 40.00 X X 0 257731 57115 Michael Donaldson Director 2015-2017 0.00 X 0 0 0 Veronica H Foley Director 2015-2017 0.00 X 0 0 0 Travis Sales Director 2015-2017 0.00 X 0 0 0 M Carter Crow HBA President 2016 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 257731 57115 0 0 1 0 0 884207 351273 1235480 293479 293479 269948 -269948 -269948 -269948 257555 884207 257555 0 1259011 0 0 23531 1184529 1184529 8300 8300 61727 61727 24416 24416 30301 30301 640 640 1309913 1192829 117084 0 758566 660302 645579 627473 119 11279173 10941397 17266 2413 12700584 12231704 16262 20905 152731 531500 561063 1307 1067 701800 583035 X 11998784 11648669 11998784 11648669 12700584 12231704 -50902 -299213 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 1142191 1255639 1077696 1127967 1235480 5838973 1142191 1255639 1077696 1127967 1235480 5838973 5838973 224973 479032 996785 324588 -23531 2001847 7840820 0.74470 0.68000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1306 240 1066 1 X 0 1217351 -299215 257555 -41660 1259011 0 1259011 1567468 257555 257555 1309913 0 1309913 Part IV, Line 2b: The Houston Bar Association collects and pays over donations for the Harris County Courthouse Restoration Project. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Fund Raising Events 257,555. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Fund Raising Events 257,555. Harvest Party 763464 627122 136342 103940 32402 John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run 87102 57830 29272 800 28473 8 291196 199255 91941 91940 1141762 884207 257555 800 103940 152815 257555 0 1 Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program 712 Main 27th Floor Houston TX 77002 760090652 501(c)(3) 1047005 This grant provides pro bono legal assistance in civil matters to Harris County citizens who would otherwise have no access to the legal system. Habitat for Humanity 3750 N McCarty Houston TX 77029 760207084 501(c)(3) 61755 This grant helps build affordable housing for those who could not afford it. The Center 3550 W Dallas St Houston TX 77019 741272417 501(c)(3) 57830 This grant helps provide for and educate adults with learning disabilities. The HAY Center (Harris County Childrens Protective Services Fund) 1906 Cohran Street Houston TX 77009 760203100 501(c)(3) 2375 Only cash value of items purchased new and given directly to clients valued New purchases and donations of diapers, air mattresses, strollers, play yard This grant is a partnering grant to help foster children become successful productive adults. It was used to purchase gifts for clients of the Hay Center. Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Charitable Fund Inc 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 760023477 501(c)(3) 8869 This grant helps to educate young adults about their new rights, priviledges and responsibilies as adults. Harris County 1201 Franklin 7th Flr Houston TX 77002 760454514 Govenment Agency 5000 The Scholarship Program provides continuing education in Harris County. It provides a yearly two day educational program for all Harris County Clerks and Court Coordinators. Children's Court Services of Houston Area Women's Center 1010 Waugh Dr Houston TX 77019 742029166 501(c)(3) 1000 To provide education, support and witness preparation to children who are victims/witnesses to physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence and other crimes. Law Day Essay/Poster Contest provides an opportunity for school children to complete for prizes by writing essays, photography, or making posters that relate to Law Day. Awards are given to both winners and teachers of the first place winners. Solicitations are made to 26 school districts and private schools in Harris County 5150 X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kay Sim HBA Secretary -Ex Officio 0 257731 0 0 0 0 0 5000 0 52115 0 314846 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Executive Director reviews the return for completeness and accuracy before signing and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Houston Bar Association 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 740692895 Furtherance of the Legal Profession TX 501(c)(6) Houston Bar Association 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Houston Bar Association P 20000 Cash Houston Bar Association C 70000 Cash