Lone Star Legal Aid
- Assets
- $17.7m
- Revenue
- $43.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 412
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 05/1950
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-1537787
Organization Overview
Lone Star Legal Aid is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1950. 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, Lone Star Legal Aid employed 412 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lone Star Legal Aid 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, Lone Star Legal Aid generated $43.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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 2015, Lone Star Legal Aid has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $3,070,711. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LONE STAR LEGAL AID'S ("LSLA") MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE MILLIONS OF TEXANS LIVING IN POVERTY BY PROVIDING FREE ADVOCACY, LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION THAT ENSURES EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE. LSLA'S SERVICE AREA COVERS ONE-THIRD OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. HEADQUARTERED IN HOUSTON, LSLA SERVES 72 GULF COAST AND EAST TEXAS COUNTIES AS WELL AS FOUR COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FROM 13 ADDITIONAL BRANCH OFFICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LONE STAR LEGAL AID PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO TEXANS WITH LOW INCOMES. WE COVER A FULL RANGE OF CIVIL MATTERS, SUCH AS EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, FAMILY LAW, VICTIM RIGHTS, HEALTH CARE, DISABILITY RIGHTS, EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND DISASTER AND COVID-19 RELIEF. DURING 2021, LSLA HANDLED NEARLY 29,500 LEGAL CASES BENEFITING OVER 71,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Furrh Jr Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $193,915 |
Debra Furrh Director Of Advocacy | 40 | $181,798 | |
Ernest Brown Jr Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $159,345 |
Brenda G Willett Director Of Litigation | 40 | $150,305 | |
Robyn Rice Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $150,035 |
Richard Tomlinson Director Of Extended Litig | 40 | $149,712 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Meridian Constructors Llc Construction | 12/30/20 | $3,121,901 |
Wright Renovations & Remodeling Construction | 12/30/20 | $433,425 |
Mallory Curran Consulting Llc Construction | 12/30/20 | $156,387 |
Daniel & Beshara Pc Legal Services | 12/30/20 | $167,158 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $152,143 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $42,776,872 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,929,015 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,624 |
| Investment income | $1,383 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $43,029,051 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $441,704 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,357,210 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,357,210 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $26,298,977 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,515,049 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $134,634 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $431,468 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,409,445 |
| Travel | $403,505 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $265,435 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $792,759 |
| Insurance | $213,368 |
| All other expenses | $125,603 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,828,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,088,539 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,488,550 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,889,416 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,236,084 |
| Total assets | $17,702,589 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $533,074 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,713,105 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,747,599 |
| Total liabilities | $7,993,778 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,252,299 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,456,512 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,702,589 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lone Star Legal Aid has awarded $441,667 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED | $190,000 |
AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PURPOSE: FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED | $190,000 |
JEFFERSON COUNTY - PRO BONO PURPOSE: FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED | $61,667 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Lone Star Legal Aid has recieved totaling $455,211.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
United Way Of Greater Houston Houston, TX PURPOSE: General Support | $75,538 |
Tahirih Justice Center Falls Church, VA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $55,105 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $50,000 |
Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEGAL SERVICES ALONG THE UPPER TEXAS COAST | $50,000 |
United Way Of Greater Houston Houston, TX PURPOSE: Veteran Grants | $38,750 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc Mercedes, TX | $38,743,237 | $47,801,442 |
Lone Star Legal Aid Houston, TX | $17,702,589 | $43,029,051 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Lubbock Private Defenders Office Inc Lubbock, TX | $2,268,732 | $17,386,529 |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation Hammond, LA | $4,598,868 | $9,950,082 |
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette, LA | $6,508,596 | $9,259,979 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Texas Legal Services Center Inc Austin, TX | $7,326,715 | $7,857,008 |
Center For Child Protection Austin, TX | $10,895,714 | $7,709,768 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Travis County Austin, TX | $4,626,722 | $6,493,856 |
Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc Austin, TX | $16,615,199 | $5,134,586 |
Center For Arkansas Legal Services Inc Little Rock, AR | $2,236,862 | $4,841,366 |