Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc has awarded 266 individual grants totaling $7,135,275. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION PROVIDES ANNUAL FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF JUSTICE, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OBF COURT GRANTSTHE OBF PROVIDES ANNUAL GRANT FUNDS TO DISTRICT AND APPELLATE COURTS ACROSS THE STATE TO HELP ADVANCE AND IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE BY UPDATING AND IMPROVING COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY, WHICH WOULD NOT OCCUR IF NOT FOR OBF FUNDING. IN 2021, THE OBF AWARDED GRANTS TO 16 DIFFERENT OKLAHOMA DISTRICT COURTS TO FUND COURT ROOM TECHNOLOGY TOOLS SUCH AS SMART BOARDS FOR USE BY COURT ADMINISTRATORS AND LITIGANTS.


OBF LEGAL SERVICES GRANTSTHE OBF PROVIDES ANNUAL GRANT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OKLAHOMA THAT FURNISH CIVIL LEGAL AID AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO OKLAHOMANS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THESE CRITICAL SERVICES. THIS FUNDING HELPS ENSURE THAT JUSTICE IS POSSIBLE FOR ALL OKLAHOMA CHILDREN, SENIORS, VETERANS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH SERVICES. ANNUAL GRANTS ARE ALSO AWARDED TO NON-PROFITS THAT PROVIDE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO OKLAHOMANS, INCLUDING STUDENTS FROM GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. IN 2021, THE OBF AWARDED GRANTS TO 35 SEPARATE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL AID SERVICES AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO OKLAHOMA CITIZENS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT SOME 100,000 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECEIVED LAW-RELATED SERVICES.


IN 2021, THE OBF APPROVED GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,000 TO 6 DIFFERENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE AID TO LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE. THE GRANTS WERE FUNDED BY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE PURSUANT TO A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OF SEVERAL LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AGAINST ENTITIES WHO ALLEGEDLY COMMITTED ACTS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE 2008 HOUSING MARKET FINANCIAL COLLAPSE.


IN 2021, OBF APPROVED 1 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO ANGELA EYLAR, FOR A RURAL SERVICE COURT REPORTER GRANT TO WORK IN TEXAS COUNTY FOR 3 YEARS. ALSO, 1 EMERGENCY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR TU COLLEGE OF LAW, TO FILE FOR HUMANITARIAN PAROLE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN AFGHANISTAN, WHO ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A FORMER ASYLUM CLIENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Renee Demoss
Executive Director
$147,226
Jeff Trevillion Jr
President
$0
Valerie Couch
President Elect
$0
Jim Dowell
Treasurer
$0
Allen L Huston
Secretary
$0
Patrick O'hara Jr
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$98,372
Fundraising events$60,950
Related organizations$0
Government grants $68,800
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$810,273
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,038,395
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $332,997
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,695,694
Net Income from Fundraising Events $22,938
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,090,024

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc has awarded $1,096,941 in support to 43 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA INC

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Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES

$110,000

OCU SCHOOL OF LAW

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: AMERICAN INDIAN WILLS CLINIC/HELP PROGRAM

$75,250

OKLAHOMA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN

$69,000

TRINITY LEGAL CLINIC OF OKLAHOMA INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Edmond, OK

PURPOSE: CIVIL & CRIMINAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME

$50,000

TULSA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tulsa, OK

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN

$50,000

OBA-YLD

PURPOSE: OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Oklahoma Bar Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stringer Family Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL GIFT

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,532,833
Earnings$536,955
Other Expense$83,439
Ending Balance$3,986,349

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