University of Houston Law Foundation

EIN: 741732551 501(c)(3) Education

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$5,952,822
Total Expenses
$4,186,092
Total Assets
$46,364,026
Net Assets
$45,022,627
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Helen Wang
Phone
7137433742
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

University of Houston Law Foundation, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

The Foundation is organized to promote, encourage and advance legal education and assist in orderly development of law and legal institutions for the benefit of the UH Law Center.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,462,000 Revenue: $154,106

The Foundation administers funds received through gifts, donations, and grants in order to benefit and improve the degree and non-degree educational functions of the UH Law Center, establish student...

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The Foundation administers funds received through gifts, donations, and grants in order to benefit and improve the degree and non-degree educational functions of the UH Law Center, establish student loan functions of the UH Law Center and establish student loan funds, scholarships, and professorships at the Center.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,188,369 Revenue: $8,698

Student Support: Provides various support for students including scholarship funding, student organizations, and competitions.

Program 3
Expenses: $397,130 Revenue: $19,975

Institutes and Special Programs: Research support as well as education of J.D. and L.L.M. students in specialized areas of legal practice. The areas of practice include Intellectual Property, Health...

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Institutes and Special Programs: Research support as well as education of J.D. and L.L.M. students in specialized areas of legal practice. The areas of practice include Intellectual Property, Health Law, Computer Law, Mexican legal studies, International Law, Tax Law and Consumer Law.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,193,970
Program Service Revenue $182,779
Investment Income $2,729,328
Other Revenue $-153,255
TOTAL REVENUE $5,952,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,636,494
Salaries & Benefits $256,636
Fundraising Expenses $242,950
Program Expenses $3,376,939
Other Expenses $1,292,962
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,186,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,952,822 $7,313,414 -0.2%
Expenses $4,186,092 $3,895,650 +0.1%
Net Income $1,766,730 $3,417,764 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
17

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
$283,265
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Susan L Bickley President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Whiteley President Elect 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Victor Wright Vice President/Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Unger Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas F A Hetherington Immediate Past-President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonard M Baynes Dean/Ex-Officio 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey V Brown Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Chung Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reginald W Garrett Jr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Harris Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Jackson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Mabry Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Roberts Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert J Sergesketter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kris Thomas UH Law Alumni President/Ex 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eloise D Brice UH Administration Designee 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Grace Rosanes E.D. Business Operations 5.00
Officer
$13,583 $19,405 $166,806
Helen Wang Director 40.00
Officer
$93,928 $22,531 $116,459
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
2025 $5,952,822 $4,186,092 $46,364,026 $1,766,730
2024 $7,313,414 $3,895,650 $44,176,775 $3,417,764
2023 $3,703,853 $4,791,196 $38,607,673 $-1,087,343
2022 $6,806,516 $3,984,279 $38,930,962 $2,822,237
2021 $12,108,059 $8,683,208 $45,914,455 $3,424,851
2020 $4,643,469 $3,066,718 $32,627,587 $1,576,751
2019 $4,180,188 $3,939,318 $29,222,646 $240,870
2018 $4,533,866 $3,466,885 $29,501,466 $1,066,981
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