2025-05-11T10:25:16-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 752410525 Dallas Bar Association Community Service Fund DALL 2142207440 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas TX 75201 Sherri Evans Controller 2142207400 2025-05-11 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sherri Evans 3017985 false X www.dallasbar.org X 1991 TX The organization's primary exempt purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provision of any subsequent federal tax law (the "Code"), including for such purposes the making of distributions to organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of the Code. 12 12 11 0 1789599 1791304 0 1074799 823036 -17130 26143 2847268 2640483 0 0 850600 953602 0 547024 683027 685478 1533627 1639080 1313641 1001403 10858845 11657219 1053005 849976 9805840 10807243 X The organization's primary exempt purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provision of any subsequent federal tax law (the "Code"), including for such purposes the making of distributions to organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of the Code. false false 251173 Recruiting - Ongoing recruitment of volunteer attorneys is an integral part of the Community Service Fund. Presentations are made at law firms, corporations, by telephone, internet and mail. Follow-up activities are conducted to maximize numbers and to ensure retention of recruited volunteers. Over 12,392 attorneys have been recruited to serve low-income individuals. Approximately 2,176 attorneys are currently active, and 500 volunteers have been recruited in the year 2024. 251173 Training - Intensive training sessions are held during the year to prepare attorneys for their pro bono services and representations. Materials are provided and experts lecture on relevant legal topics such as family law, bankruptcy, guardianship, and ethics. Trainings for 1,282 volunteer attorneys were held in 2024. 251173 Intake Services - Weekly intake sessions are conducted at five community locations to determine program eligibility and to access legal needs. Over 5,925 individuals have received intake services in 2024. 251173 Pro Se Divorce Clinic, Wills Clinic - Volunteer attorneys and paralegals staff monthly clinics for low-income individuals. Legal advice and representations are provided to eligible individuals. 53279 DBA Entrepreneurs in Community Lawyering provides resources, coaching and mentoring to attorneys launching their own practices. The program incubates a cohort of attorneys over a one year period to help launch financialy sustainable practives that serve clients of modest means, everyday people who earn too much to qualify for free legal assistance but can't afford to pay exorbitant fees for legal services. 19873 Miscellaneous - Community educational programs are presented to inform and provide the public with available legal services. 10349 Other allocations, Legalline - A community service in which attorneys volunteer their time to anonymously answer the public's legal questions over the telephone. 3863 Summer Law Intern Program - A summer program which provides underprivileged and academically qualified students with internships at local law firms and corporations. The organization's primary exempt purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provision of any subsequent federal tax law (the "Code"), including for such purposes the making of distributions to organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of the Code. 338537 1092056 true false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 2 true 11 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Dallas Bar Association 2142207400 2101 Ross Ave Dallas TX 75201 X X Alicia Hernandez Executive Director 25.00 25.00 143152 143152 0 Michelle Alden DVAP Director 35.00 0.00 137000 0 0 Holly Griffin Managing Attorney 35.00 0.00 108260 0 0 Whitney Breheny Paralegal 35.00 0.00 80000 0 0 Annie W Douglas Paralegal 35.00 0.00 63236 0 0 Fernando Avelar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Morgan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jared Slade Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fawaz Bham Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Couchman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Childers Inter Past Pres 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Culpepper Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gary Fowler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Rogers President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Diane Sumoski Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Morgan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vicki Blanton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Ungerman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Kelly Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Kent Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Murray Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer King Sec. Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alicia E Hernandez Executive Dir. 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 531648 143152 3 false true true 0 85280 1308508 397516 1791304 0 823036 823036 0 0 0 0 403645 808692 377502 26143 26143 0 0 0 2640483 849179 0 0 0 0 0 0 700592 700592 53955 53955 147046 147046 52009 52009 0 0 13635 13635 0 0 71879 71879 0 0 2376 2376 6501 6501 0 0 14667 5934 8733 0 287732 287732 0 0 21826 21826 0 Contract Services 72633 72633 Training 52757 1425 51332 AV Fees 22649 22649 Miscellaneous Expenses 21824 21824 96999 14878 82121 1639080 1092056 0 547024 3108074 2929825 7682293 8680743 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 665361 618710 68478 46651 0 0 0 0 0 10858845 11657219 830228 601225 222777 248751 1053005 849976 X 8492220 9812489 1313620 994754 9805840 10807243 10858845 11657219 1001403 X X true X true X true false X 1396632 932700 1140734 805162 982022 5257250 0 0 1396632 932700 1140734 805162 982022 5257250 0 5257250 67303 56364 90745 163262 221954 599628 0 0 5856878 0.89760 0.91220 X 2057166 44627 192684 18336 2276141 1754165 34159 280384 11542 2057166 1463104 500500 -199224 10215 1754165 1250649 40800 179727 8072 1463104 1055600 25500 176193 6644 1250649 false false false 87309 81226 6083 578052 537484 40568 46651 Accounts Payable - 233090 Accounts Payable - Accrued Interest 15661 248751 X X X X X X false TX Campaign for Equal Access 733581 651942 81639 31000 18266 Bench Bar Conference 213847 109750 104097 15000 87621 22074 3 264909 47000 217909 8045 20000 87322 12251 75923 1212337 808692 403645 39045 35000 174943 12251 116263 377502 26143 true X X X false false false false false false false false false Alicia Hernandez Executive Director 133792 133792 9360 9360 143152 143152 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once the 990 has been completed, the tax return is given to an independent tax specialist for review. Any comments or corrections to the return are then considered and made by the Dallas Bar Association-Community Service Fund Finance Committee. Upon satisfaction by the Finance Committee, the 990 is then presented to each of the Community Service Fund Board of Directors per request, prior to filing the return. The 990 tax return is then filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At the beginning of each year, the Conflict of Interest Policy is given to each Dallas Bar Association - Community Service Fund (CSF) board member to read and accept. Should any projects, contracts or issues occur during the year creating a possible conflict of interest, the Board of Directors will review, decide if there is a conflict or not, and take action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Dallas Bar Association-Community Service Fund Annual Employee Compensation Process - For the Executive Director, the Executive Director prepares a written report of her accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year, then meets with the Compensation Committee comprised of the officers of the board. The Compensation Committee reviews the salary history of the Executive Director, compares salary levels with other Executive Directors of local bar associations of similar size around the country and considers all of the accomplishments for the year. Once the Compensation Committee determines a salary adjustment, it is presented to the Board of Directors for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Dallas Bar Association-Community Service Fund Annual Employee Compensation Process - For the Executive Director, the Executive Director prepares a written report of her accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year, then meets with the Compensation Committee comprised of the officers of the board. The Compensation Committee reviews the salary history of the Executive Director, compares salary levels with other Executive Directors of local bar associations of similar size around the country and considers all of the accomplishments for the year. Once the Compensation Committee determines a salary adjustment, it is presented to the Board of Directors for approval. For the staff members, the employees are requested to write all of their accomplishments and goals in a report and submit to the Executive Director for review. After review, the Executive Director will meet with the employees to discuss their performances for the year. The Executive Director will present an evaluation summary with salary adjustments of each employee to the Compensation Committee. Salary adjustments are considered after reviewing accomplishments and goals for the year, comparing salaries to other similar positions in other local bar associations around the country and reviews the salary history of each employee for the past 5 years. Once the Compensation Committee has approved the recommendations, the Board of Directors will vote on the salary adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing documents, policies and financial reports are available upon request after approval by the Executive Director, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.