Civic Intelligence

Houston Bar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 76-0029594

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization Profilewww.houbf.org
1000 Louisiana St 3600Houston, TX 77002

(713) 759-1133

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

73rd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

20th percentile

$143,024

Higher top officer pay than 20% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

8.2%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$26,263,580

Up $1,991,444 (+8.2%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$25,179,239

Up $2,027,950 (+8.8%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,084,341

Down $36,506 (-3.3%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,616,674

Up $189,498 (+7.8%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$2,133,165

Up $611,329 (+40%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$483,509

Down $421,831 (-47%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $8,422,825Liabilities 2010: $464,330Net Assets 2010: $7,958,4952010Assets 2011: $10,118,850Liabilities 2011: $638,318Net Assets 2011: $9,480,5322011Assets 2012: $10,172,856Liabilities 2012: $658,462Net Assets 2012: $9,514,3942012Assets 2013: $11,016,625Liabilities 2013: $472,115Net Assets 2013: $10,544,5102013Assets 2014: $12,468,860Liabilities 2014: $703,535Net Assets 2014: $11,765,3252014Assets 2015: $12,700,584Liabilities 2015: $701,800Net Assets 2015: $11,998,7842015Assets 2016: $12,231,704Liabilities 2016: $583,035Net Assets 2016: $11,648,6692016Assets 2017: $13,934,457Liabilities 2017: $805,946Net Assets 2017: $13,128,5112017Assets 2018: $14,911,104Liabilities 2018: $652,322Net Assets 2018: $14,258,7822018Assets 2019: $16,270,683Liabilities 2019: $777,322Net Assets 2019: $15,493,3612019Assets 2020: $17,156,241Liabilities 2020: $162,843Net Assets 2020: $16,993,3982020Assets 2021: $21,838,526Liabilities 2021: $1,148,400Net Assets 2021: $20,690,1262021Assets 2022: $18,967,094Liabilities 2022: $956,405Net Assets 2022: $18,010,6892022Assets 2023: $21,315,583Liabilities 2023: $1,402,045Net Assets 2023: $19,913,5382023Assets 2024: $24,272,136Liabilities 2024: $1,120,847Net Assets 2024: $23,151,2892024Assets 2025: $26,263,580Liabilities 2025: $1,084,341Net Assets 2025: $25,179,2392025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$26,263,580
Liabilities$1,084,341
Net Assets$25,179,239
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $805,8062010Expenses 2011: $861,0042011Expenses 2012: $1,060,6312012Expenses 2013: $1,127,7442013Revenue 2014: $2,074,481Expenses 2014: $1,190,583Net Income 2014: $883,8982014Revenue 2015: $1,452,555Expenses 2015: $1,192,339Net Income 2015: $260,2162015Revenue 2016: $1,259,011Expenses 2016: $1,309,913Net Income 2016: -$50,9022016Revenue 2017: $1,658,519Expenses 2017: $1,335,092Net Income 2017: $323,4272017Revenue 2018: $1,888,707Expenses 2018: $1,406,354Net Income 2018: $482,3532018Revenue 2019: $2,835,436Expenses 2019: $1,951,921Net Income 2019: $883,5152019Revenue 2020: $3,743,422Expenses 2020: $1,539,561Net Income 2020: $2,203,8612020Revenue 2021: $2,024,601Expenses 2021: $1,735,090Net Income 2021: $289,5112021Revenue 2022: $1,998,914Expenses 2022: $1,566,705Net Income 2022: $432,2092022Revenue 2023: $2,113,671Expenses 2023: $1,864,256Net Income 2023: $249,4152023Revenue 2024: $2,427,176Expenses 2024: $1,521,836Net Income 2024: $905,3402024Revenue 2025: $2,616,674Expenses 2025: $2,133,165Net Income 2025: $483,5092025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,616,674
Expenses$2,133,165
Net Income$483,509
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Apr 22, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$4,824,842
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Houston Bar Foundation supports programs that help provide legal representation to the indigent, promote community understanding of our legal system, and foster the administration of justice.

The Houston Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Houston Bar Association. The Foundation supports pro bono legal services to the community and promotes community understanding of our legal system.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$23,240,120$25,381,992▲ $2,141,872
Pledges and Grants Receivable$473,804$507,989▲ $34,185
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$218,843$325,341▲ $106,498
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$323,941$32,435▼ $291,506
Accounts Receivable-$15,823-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,428--
Total Assets$24,272,136$26,263,580▲ $1,991,444
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$733,870$897,528▲ $163,658
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$121,012-
Deferred Revenue$383,932$63,288▼ $320,644
Escrow Account Liability$3,045$2,513▼ $532
Total Liabilities$1,120,847$1,084,341▼ $36,506
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$20,174,332$22,439,907▲ $2,265,575
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,976,957$2,739,332▼ $237,625
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$23,151,289$25,179,239▲ $2,027,950
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$24,272,136$26,263,580▲ $1,991,444

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,034,307$2,521▲ $223,305-$2,260,133
2023$1,823,620$1,653▲ $209,034-$2,034,307
2022$1,568,502$118,629▲ $136,489-$1,823,620
2021$1,694,209$16,547▼ $140,214-$1,568,502
2020$1,549,289$9,902▲ $167,018-$1,694,209
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay20th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Vinh HoExecutive DirectorPT$143,024$143,024

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sara KeithChair
Benny Agosto JrChair Elect
Linda HesterImmediate Past Chair
Monica KaruturiPast Chair thru 2/2025
Jennifer HasleyVice Chair
Alistair DawsonVice Chair thru 2/2025
Andrew EdelmanDirector
Denise ScofieldDirector
Holly Chastain NiniDirector
Hon Mike EngelhartDirector
Krisina ZunigaDirector
Mindy DavidsonDirector
Sejal BrahmbhattDirector
Stephanie NobleDirector
Christopher NorthcuttTreasurer
Richard WhiteleyTreasurer thru 2/2025
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,107,568
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,263,047
Other Revenue
$246,059
All Other Contributions
$125,426
Change in Net Assets
$483,509

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,503,241
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$113,433
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,544,441
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,047,682
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,616,674
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,864,208
Other Expenses$178,957
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$90,000
Total Fundraising Expense$18,548
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,864,208--$1,864,208
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$113,433-$113,433
Other Salaries and Wages-$83,372-$83,372
Conferences and Meetings$23,852-$8,474$32,326
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,192-$15,192
Advertising$407-$10,074$10,481
Office Expenses-$7,490-$7,490
Payroll Taxes-$6,628-$6,628
Fees for Services Other-$35-$35
Total Functional Expenses$1,888,467$226,150$18,548$2,133,165

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,133,165
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,019,732
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,019,732
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$113,433
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Houston Volunteer Lawyers ProgramHouston, TX501(c)(3)Pro bono legal services$1,645,000
The Center for PursuitHouston, TX501(c)(3)Program support$128,751
Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston, TX501(c)(3)Program support$51,238
Harris County Jury AssemblyHouston, TXGov'tJury assembly room improvements$24,500
HAY Center FoundationHouston, TX501(c)(3)Program support$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$709,765
Fundraising Direct Expenses$463,706
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Harvest Celebration$1,077,240$295,650-$295,650
Bench Bar Conf$152,696$108,700-$108,700
Total Events$1,575,456$709,765$463,706$246,059
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Grant payable to Houston Volunteer Lawyers$845,000
Due to affiliate$52,528
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The membership of the Houston Bar Foundation shall consist of all the members in good standing of the Houston Bar Association.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The Houston Bar Association Board of Directors appoints the Board of Directors of the Houston Bar Foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Controller and Executive Director review the return for accuracy and completeness before sending it to the Board of Directors for review before the Chair signs the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Conflict of Interest Policy sets forth the process to monitor and enforce compliance. Board members sign an annual acknowledgment of the Conflict of Interest Policy as soon as practicable following each bar year's first meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Executive Director is employed by the Houston Bar Association, a related organization. The Personnel Committee of the Houston Bar Association Board of Directors annually reviews the performance and compensation of the Executive Director. It documents its decisions based on appropriate data surrounding the Executive Director's training, expertise, scope of duties, and time to be expended.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization's Forms 990 are available to the public on guidestar.org. The organization's governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statements may be made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston Bar Foundation
EIN
76-0029594
Phone
7137591133
Address
1000 Louisiana St 3600, Houston, TX 77002

Signing Officer

Name
Benny Agosto Jr
Title
Chair
Phone
7137591133
Signed
2026-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Benny Agosto Jr
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Barbara Murphy
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, Line 2B

“The Houston Bar Foundation (HBF) has a reimbursement agreement for shared services with the Houston Bar Association (HBA), a related entity. HBA pays employees and files Form W-2 and related payroll tax returns. HBF reimburses HBA for employee services.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 2B:

“Funds are held for the Harris County Courthouse Restoration Project.”

Part V, Line 4:

“The Kay Sim Endowment for Equal Access to Justice in Houston provides future annual funding for pro bono legal services through Houston Volunteer Lawyers.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Chair Elect
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Vice Chair thru 2/2025
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Vice Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Treasurer thru 2/2025
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Immediate Past Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Past Chair thru 2/2025
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15Director
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0897528
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Benny Agosto Jr
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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$26,263,580
Liabilities
$1,084,341
Net assets
$25,179,239
Revenue
$2,616,674
Expenses
$2,133,165
Net income
$483,509
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.3$1.08$25.2$2.62$2.13$0.48
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.3$1.12$23.2$2.43$1.52$0.91
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.3$1.40$19.9$2.11$1.86$0.25
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.0$0.96$18.0$2.00$1.57$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.8$1.15$20.7$2.02$1.74$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.2$0.16$17.0$3.74$1.54$2.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.3$0.78$15.5$2.84$1.95$0.88
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$0.65$14.3$1.89$1.41$0.48
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.9$0.81$13.1$1.66$1.34$0.32
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.2$0.58$11.6$1.26$1.31$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.7$0.70$12.0$1.45$1.19$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$0.70$11.8$2.07$1.19$0.88
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.0$0.47$10.5$1.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.2$0.66$9.51$1.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.1$0.64$9.48$0.86
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.42$0.46$7.96$0.81