THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

EIN: 752677667

LUFKIN, TX

Total Revenue
$1,229,503
Total Expenses
$1,401,304
Total Assets
$474,787
Net Assets
$474,787
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MELISSA SMITH
Phone
9366327771
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS. TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL COURTS IN PROMOTING EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,329,160 Revenue: $1,229,503

MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES WERE CONDUCTED WHERE INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION WERE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAIL OUTS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,229,503
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,229,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,329,160
Other Expenses $1,401,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,401,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,229,503 $1,123,389 +0.1%
Expenses $1,401,304 $1,163,794 +0.2%
Net Income $-171,801 $-40,405 +3.3%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRAVIS UNDERWOOD DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER AINSWORTH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK MATHEWS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THAD HEARTFIELD DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONEAN SURRATT PAST PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA SMITH DIRECTOR EMERITUS 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BOB WEBER PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH D BROWN PRESIDENT ELECT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA L FAIR SECRETARY/TREASURER 0.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,229,503 $1,401,304 $474,787 $-171,801
2023 $1,123,389 $1,163,794 $646,588 $-40,405
2022 $845,021 $602,638 $686,996 $242,383
2021 $246,709 $309,577 $444,620 $-62,868
2020 $384,562 $493,094 $507,478 $-108,532
2019 $754,988 $587,328 $618,542 $167,660
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