2015-05-14T13:41:30-05:00 2014-06-30 760260164 Buffington & Company P C 14811 Saint Marys Lane Suite 180 Houston TX 770792947 990 2013-07-01 760029594 Houston Bar Foundation HOUS 7137591133 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 Kay Sim Executive Director 7137591133 2015-05-12 1 Judith Kay Jage P01283658 2819205455 2015-05-12 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Kay Sim 1111 Bagby FLB 200 Houston TX 77002 2319434 0 X www.hba.org X 1982 TX Charitable - Furtherance of Justice 10 10 0 0 0 0 1255639 1077696 0 0 479032 996785 0 0 1734671 2074481 1007915 1084935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119829 105648 1127744 1190583 606927 883898 11016625 12468860 472115 703535 10544510 11765325 X Charitable - Furtherance of Justice through education and assistance. 0 0 908059 908059 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. Seven 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 92 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 2013, HVLP provided in-person, one-on-one legal advice to 4,000 applicants at no charge. The organization referred 1,278 cases to pro bono attorneys for long-term representation and assisted 7,100 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 $60,000 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.During the year ended June 30, 2014, a special grant was also given to the HVLP to relocate their offices. 72055 72055 Donation to Habitat for Humanity for community outreach. 63074 63074 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. 8400 8400 "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. 12000 12000 The Houston Bar Association's Juvenile Justice Mock Trial Program is now in its 38th year of teaching young teens about law and the legal system. As part of social studies, history, or government classes, students at over 40 participating schools in the Houston area work with the law students and HBA staff to learn about the procedures involved in a courtroom trial. Over a five-week period, the students develop their own case story and assume the roles of judge, jurors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, and witnesses. At the end of the unit, the classes travel to the Harris County courthouse complex where they act out their mock trial in an actual courtroom. The program focuses on eighth grade students, but has worked with special classes of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, including classes for hearing-impaired students. The program has reached more than 37,000 students in the Houston area, encouraging respect for the judicial system and discouraging entry into the system in a negative way. 21347 21347 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. 41747 41747 1084935 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 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 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 Robert J McAughan Chair 2012-Past Chari 2013 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas M Roche Treasurer 2012 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Melanie Gray Vice Chair 2012 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Glen A Ballard Jr Chair 2013, Director 2011- 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gegory Ulmer Vice Chair 2013; Director 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Craig Glidden Treasurer 2013; Director 2 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brent Benoit Ex Offico- HBA Pres. 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kay Sim HBA Secretary -Ex Officio 1.00 X X 0 245574 55342 John Eddie Williams Jr Director 2012-2014 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Popov Director 2012-2014 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Arntzen Director 2012-2014 0.00 X 0 0 0 William C Lowrey Immediate Past Chair 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William R Buck Director 2013-2015 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Scofield Director 2013-2015 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Brinley Director 2013-2015 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Chaumette HBA President 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 245574 55342 0 0 1 0 0 769729 307967 1077696 263878 263878 732907 0 732907 732907 732907 244953 769729 244953 0 2074481 0 0 996785 1069435 1069435 15500 15500 66639 66639 8636 8636 27938 27938 2435 2435 1190583 1084935 105648 0 712292 488160 433594 885801 9775850 11042592 94889 52307 11016625 12468860 57262 187144 152731 152731 251000 353250 11122 10410 472115 703535 X 10544510 11765325 10544510 11765325 11016625 12468860 883898 336917 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 836748 918815 1142191 1255639 1077696 5231089 836748 918815 1142191 1255639 1077696 5231089 5231089 23094 573884 224973 479032 996785 2297768 7528857 0.69480 0.77880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 11122 712 10410 1 X 0 2656351 336917 244953 581870 2074481 0 2074481 1435536 244953 244953 1190583 0 1190583 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 244,953. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Fund Raising Events 244,953. Harvest Party 654932 534532 120400 104421 15979 John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run 91049 65099 25950 1727 5851 18372 12 268701 170098 98603 98603 1014682 769729 244953 1727 5851 104421 132954 244953 0 1 Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program 712 Main 27th Floor Houston TX 77002 760090652 501(c)(3) 908059 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) 72055 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) 63074 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) 11798 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) 8400 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. Harris Star Family Drug Court (Harris County) 1201 Franklin 7th Flr Houston TX 77002 760454514 Govenment Agency To promote more effective judicial and public intervention based on changed perceptions of addiction. Children's Court Services of Houston Area Women's Center 1010 Waugh Dr Houston TX 77019 742029166 501(c)(3) To provide education, support and witness preparation to children who are victims/witnesses to physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence and other crimes. Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St Houston TX 77029 742181456 501(c)(3) To provide food for the needy. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive Houston TX 77024 741587880 501(c)(3) To Plant Trees. 6 0 Juvenile Justice Mock Trial Program works thrugh Houston at participating schools, teaching students about and encouraging respect for the judicial system. 12000 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 3500 X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kay Sim HBA Secretary -Ex Officio 0 245574 0 0 0 0 0 5000 0 50342 0 300916 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