Nonprofit · EIN 23-7410031
DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,132,128 | $898,078 | $234,050 | $10,164,242 | $0 | $10,164,242 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $601,629 | $783,900 | -$182,271 | $9,967,281 | $0 | $9,967,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $530,732
- Program service revenue
- $23,675
- Investment income
- $578,101
- Net rental income
- $22,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $431,505
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,380
- Other revenue
- -$380
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $291,269
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,116
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $153,894
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,016
- Depreciation
- $374,834
- Program services (functional)
- $384,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $477,606
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,967,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,164,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,164,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,821,999
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,696,948
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,136,606
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,027,636
- Gross receipts
- $1,264,518
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Philipp | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $0 | $91,089 | $16,748 |
| Bradley Weber | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tricia DeLeon | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry C Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Crouch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Crain | DBF Fellows Chair Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabriel Vazquez | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roco Garca Espinoza | Grants Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Benitez Geisler | Secretary-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Tobey | Grants Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael K Hurst | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Tobin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Culpepper | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Krisi Kastl | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Olesja Cormney | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Camin Murray | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| William Mateja | DBA President Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Karen Washington | DBF Fellows Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Greg Nochese | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Vicki Blanton | DBA President Elect Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Philipp | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $0 | $85,657 | $10,634 |
| Bradley Weber | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tricia DeLeon | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Crouch | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Crain | trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabriel Vazquez | Secretary-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roco Garca Espinoza | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Benitez Geisler | Grants Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aubrey Connatser | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Tobey | Grants Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael K Hurst | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Tobin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Culpepper | DBF Fellows Chair Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Krisi Kastl | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Olesja Cormney | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Camin Murray | DBA President Elect Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mateja | DBA President Elect Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Washington | DBF Fellows Sec-Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 ROSS AVE, DALLAS, TX 75201-2703
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH PHILIPP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- elizabeth philipp, 2101 ROSS AVE, dallas, TX 75201
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH PHILIPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (214) 220-7487
- Website
- www.dallasbarfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- BRUCE E BERNSTIEN & ASSOCIATES
Mission
The purpose or purposes for which the Foundation is organized are educational and charitable, and to that end the corporation is formed to sponsor and encourage research, publications, institutes and forums for the furtherance of justice under the law; to establish scholarships and otherwise promote the study of law and research therein and the continuing education of lawyers; to support legal aid for the indigent; to preserve historical structures, display historical memorabilia and conduct historical observances.
Program accomplishments
- The Dallas Bar Foundation Scholarship and Awards Programs are described below: The Sarah T. Hughes Scholarship is granted by the Dallas Bar Foundation to enable talented law students to obtain a legal education in our community with the purpose of expanding access and opportunity for individuals whose experiences and perspectives are not widely represented in the legal community of North Texas. The Scholarship supports students whose journeys to law school reflect determination, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose by overcoming hardships or difficult paths. The Dallas Bar Foundation encourages applicants who are first in their families to attend higher education; have entered law school after pursuing other careers or after overcoming personal or societal challenges; or who balance work, family, or military service while pursuing their legal education. Collins Clerkships provide six-week summer internships to law students at the Fifth District Court of Appeals, the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, the Dallas County Public Defender's Office, the Dallas City Attorney's Office or the City of Irivng Attorney's Office, a Dallas Court Civil District Court. The Stephen H. Philbin II Fellowship is awarded to law students interested in First Amendment and Media Law. The students complete a six-week fellowship at the First Amendment Clinic at Southern Methodist University School of Law. The Stephen H. Philbin II Award for Excellence in Legal Reporting has been awarded since 1983. Journalists in Texas are able to submit an entry which meets the criteria. It is the only such award in the state. The Intellectual Property Scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating an interest in intellectual property law and who are attending SMU Dedman School of Law, the University of Texas at Dallas College of Law and the Texas A&M University School of Law. Several other summer internships include the Hon. Harlin Hale Fellowship at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Northern District of Texas, the Justice Wright Internship at the Fifth District Court of Appeals, the Hon. Nikki DeShazo and Edward Smith Probate Clerkship at the Dallas County Probate Court, and the Bob Mow judicial internship at the U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas. THE GRANTS FOR 2024 INCLUDE: 1. SPECIAL BOARD APPROVED GRANT OF $50,000 TO THE DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING THE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS OF THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION AND DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION. THE DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND EXHIBITS THE DIVERSE HISTORY OF OUR COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE 150 YEAR HISTORY OF THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF DALLAS AND HAVING THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION'S HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS ARCHIVED AND SECURELY STORED BY THE DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL ALLOW THE "DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION COLLECTION" TO BE AVAILABLE TO SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS. HISTORIANS, BIOGRAPHERS, GENEALOGISTS AND STUDENTS WOULD BE AFFORDED ACCESS TO THE PAPERS IN THE SAME MANNER AS FOR ALL OTHER OF THE DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTIONS. . 2. ANNUAL GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM AND STATE COMPETITION HELD IN DALLAS. THE DBA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM INVOLVED OVER 1600 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INVOLVED IN LAW RELATED EDUCATION. 158 TEAMS COMPETED IN THE STATE COMPETION. THE WINNING TEAM, DISD BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, ADVANCED TO THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION IN DELAWARE AND WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE TOP 2 TEAMS TO COMPETE IN THE FINAL ROUND. 3. ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION (ACT) RECEIVED A GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING CAPACITY FOR RECORD GATHERING FOR EXPANDING THEIR DOCKET AND LEGAL ADVOCACY WORK. MORE COMPLEX CASES, MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL, REQUIRE MORE RECORDS AND RESEARCH. RECORDS ARE REQUESTED FROM THE POLICE DEPT (PATROL AND NARCOTICS), FIRE DEPT, CODE COMPLIANCE AND INCIDENT AND ARREST REPORTS DOCUMENTING WHAT IS FOUND ON THE PROPERTY. PROPERTY DEEDS AND VITAL RECORDS RELATED TO OCCUPANTS AND OWNERSHIP ARE ALSO REQUESTED. THIS INFORMATION IS USED BY BOTH THE STAFF AND THE PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING UNDERSERVED CLIENTS IN THEIR QUEST TO USE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN FIGHTING CRIME IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOLDING PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES OF ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES WHICH BECOME SITES OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS DRUG DEALING AND GANGS, ETC. WHICH AFFECTS THE SECURITY AND WELL BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OFTEN CAUSING THEM TO REMAIN INDOORS FEARFUL OF THEIR SAFETY. 4. DALLAS EVICTION AVOCACY CENTER RECEIVED A GRANT TO SUPPORT THE PRINTING OF 10,000 OUTREACH FLIERS TO DISTRIBUTE. THE FLIERS DISCUSS WHAT THE TENANTS RIGHTS ARE WHEN IT COMES TO EVICTION AND DIRECTS THEM TO SEEK THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF THE DALLAS EVICTION ADOVACY CENTER AND THEIR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS. FLIERS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT HEATLH CENTERS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, NON-PROGIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SOCIAL SERIVES AND COUNSELING. 5. THE ENTREPRENUERS IN LAWYERING PROGRAM RECEIVED A GRANT TO CONTINUE CREATING A PIPELINE OF SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS LAWYERS WHO WANT TO LAUNCH A SOLO OR SMALL FIRM PRACTICE THAT CATERS TO LOW INCOME CLIENTELE. THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THE ONE YEAR PROGRAM START WITH AN ALL-DAY TRAINING ON ESTABLISHING A PRACTICE, CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN, BUDGETING, BILLING, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THEY CONTINUE TO MEET WITH INSTRUCTORS AND ARE ASSIGNED A MENTOR. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT CHARGED ANY FEES FOR THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE FROM THE PROGRAM AND AGREE TO PROVIDE MANDATORY PRO-BONO HOURS. 6. ANNUAL GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION LAW DAY EVENT TO RECOGNIZE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL CIVICS CONTEST CENTERED ON A DIFFERENT THEME EACH YEAR. THE TOP 3 FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY WHICH INCLUDES THE WINNING TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS AT THE LAW DAY LUNCHEON AND HEAR A RECOGNIZED LAWYER SPEAK ON THE THEME FOR THE YEAR. ELEMENTARY GRADE STUDENTS SUBMIT ARTWORK, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SUBMIT ESSAYS, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUBMIT EDITORIALS / PHOTOS THAT CAPTURE THE THEME SELECTED FOR LAW DAY. THE GRANT ALSO PROVIDES FOR RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR THE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS WHO ARE SELECTED AS WINNERS IN VARIOUS LAW DAY EVENTS.Expenses $384,200 · grants $291,269
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7410031
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I038)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,164,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,264,518
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,132,128 | $898,078 | $10,164,242 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $601,629 | $783,900 | $9,967,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $808,567 | $754,412 | $9,674,861 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7410031).
Questions about DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION is 23-7410031.
- Is DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names elizabeth philipp.
- Who are the officers and directors of DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,132,128, expenses of $898,078 and total assets of $10,164,242 at year end.
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