HOUSTON LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES INC

EIN: 741872485

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$751,394
Total Expenses
$465,462
Total Assets
$1,941,695
Net Assets
$1,909,931
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
KAREN RAMSEY
Phone
7132379429
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOUSTON LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES INC, founded in 1958, is a small nonprofit that reported $751K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $286K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

REFER GENERAL PUBLIC TO LAWYERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $659,156
Investment Income $92,238
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $751,394

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,500
Salaries & Benefits $286,595
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $428,219
Other Expenses $136,367
TOTAL EXPENSES $465,462

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $751,394 $436,680 +0.7%
Expenses $465,462 $393,325 +0.2%
Net Income $285,932 $43,355 +5.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$110,650
Total Directors
22
$110,650
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Hon Cheryl Elliott Thornton PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Quentin Smith PRESIDENT - ELECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ciara Perritano SECRETARY 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Painter IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heath Novosad TREASURER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER DUGAN BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DORRIS BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA TORRES BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIQUE VARNER BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.26 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THAISON HUA BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Lopez BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Alvarado BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Traci Gibson BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nelson Ocampo BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Lowenberg BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Frashier BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosa Reyes BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.25 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandon Cofield BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.26 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Altagracia McDonald BOD-TERM EXPIRING 06.30.26 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Ramsey HLRS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$110,650 $0 $110,650
David E Harrell Jr HBA - PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vinh Ho HBA - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $751,394 $465,462 $1,941,695 $285,932
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $524,757 $387,682 $1,438,933 $137,075
2022 $431,245 $398,124 $1,260,642 $33,121
2021 $404,015 $346,677 $1,396,133 $57,338
2020 $433,376 $397,699 $1,184,025 $35,677
2019 $451,194 $437,769 $1,149,332 $13,425
2018 $479,834 $430,507 $1,115,443 $49,327
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