Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

EIN: 741697078

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$3,891,922
Total Expenses
$3,770,376
Total Assets
$3,522,896
Net Assets
$2,085,818
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
5124782514
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.8M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

Provides education to criminal defense professionals.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,371,622
Program Service Revenue $1,449,169
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $71,131
TOTAL REVENUE $3,891,922

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,508,886
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,054,568
Other Expenses $2,261,490
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,770,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,891,922 $3,743,469 +0.0%
Expenses $3,770,376 $3,888,518 0.0%
Net Income $121,546 $-145,049 -1.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
64
Independent Members
64
Employees
25
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$0
Total Directors
62
$0
Key Employees
3
$577,627
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Guinn President N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole DeBorde President-Elect N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Clay B Steadman 1st Vice President N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah E Roland 2nd Vice President N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lance Evans Treasurer N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam L Kobs Secretary N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeep Darnell Editor-Voice for the Defense N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hunter Smith Immediate Past President N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul F Tu Parliamentarian N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam D Adamo Sr Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Molly Petersmeyer Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert J Barrera Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lara E Bracamonte Davila Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne More Burnham Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Zaneta Victoria Canter Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason D Cassel Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Garrett Cleveland Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angelica Cogliana Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Ryan Crisler Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cesar De Leon Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron M Diaz Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clifford Perry Winter Duke Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael James Edwards II Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Erskine Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph A Esparza Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Flanary III Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Gill Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
John S Gilmore III Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Greenberg Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul S Harrell Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Hightower Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Hoelscher Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Hyatt Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kameron D Johnson Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jolissa K Jones Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean A Keane-Dawes Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Michael Kreck Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter A Lesser Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jani J Maselli Wood Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren McCollum Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Addy M Miro Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Miyazono Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oliver Neel Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell Nolte Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mario A Olivarez Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie K Patten Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebekah Perlstein Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shane Phelps Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Russwurm Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Scott Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Shapiro Strauss Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew J Smid Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara M Smitherman Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monique Chantelle Sparks Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred M Stangl Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Stillson Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Spencer Tavitas Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark R Thiessen Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patty A Tress Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda M Webb Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Theodore Wenske Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judson K Woodley Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Schank CEO N/A
Key Emp
$226,480 $37,233 $263,713
Marisela Flores CFO N/A
Key Emp
$119,653 $41,971 $161,624
Richard Wardoup Cirriculum Director N/A
Key Emp
$126,045 $26,245 $152,290
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $3,891,922 $3,770,376 $3,522,896 $121,546
2023 $3,743,469 $3,888,518 $3,491,869 $-145,049
2022 $3,691,184 $3,216,142 $3,727,650 $475,042
2021 $2,936,012 $2,457,764 $3,687,413 $478,248
2020 $2,572,520 $2,197,400 $2,706,953 $375,120
2019 $2,689,909 $2,465,811 $2,005,087 $224,098
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