Texas Access To Justice Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
95% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Texas Access To Justice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1985, with $106,212,738 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Po Box 12886, Austin, TX, 78711 EIN 74-2354575 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$106.2M
▲ 15.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32.9M
Net assets
$202.0M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Texas Access To Justice Foundation: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating74 mo reserves · +69% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Texas Access To Justice Foundation: 74 mo reserves · +69% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Texas Access To Justice Foundation: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Texas Access To Justice Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The texas access to justice foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized as a funding source for legal services to indigent texans in civil matters. the funding primarily generated by interest earned on lawyers' trust accounts (iolta) throughout texas.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.3M (FY2017) to $106.2M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $202.0M
Operating margin
69.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203.4M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$202.0M
Salaries & benefits
$1.4M
4% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,212,738▲15.8% | $32,875,428▲24.1% | $202,016,558▲57.0% | $203,400,813▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $91,684,776▲90.9% | $26,500,369▼17.8% | $128,679,248▲106% | $130,968,269▲98.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,029,764▲215% | $32,243,936▲141% | $62,488,984▲31.2% | $66,126,732▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $15,260,660▲5.0% | $13,370,094▼19.9% | $47,638,525▲4.1% | $49,857,702▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,532,249▼28.3% | $16,685,321▲2.5% | $45,754,627▼4.5% | $46,187,436▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $20,270,171▲64.9% | $16,283,475▲14.3% | $47,907,699▲60.2% | $48,122,401▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,292,354 | $14,246,926▲116% | $29,912,297▲194% | $45,306,568▲234% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,608,989 | $10,160,554 | $13,575,898 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Betty Balli Torres — $208,750 (0.63% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Balli Torres | Executive Director | 40 | $208,750 |
| Jonathan Vickery | Assistant Director | 40 | $177,368 |
| Lisa Melton | Special Projects Manager | 40 | $123,739 |
| Kimberly Schmitt | Communication Manager | 40 | $111,220 |
| Carlos M Zaffirini Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Deborah G Hankinson | Chair | 2 | — |
| Denise Scofield | Director | 1 | — |
| G Joseph Barrientos | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Honorable Pete Gallego | Director | 1 | — |
| Jose A Aranda Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Kay Sim | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa M Tatum | Director | 1 | — |
| Margarita Sanchez | Director | 1 | — |
| Perla Cavazos | Director | 1 | — |
| Roland K Johnson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Terry O Tottenham | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Travis A Torrence | Director | 1 | — |
Grants received · $1.2M total
37 grants to Texas Access To Justice Foundation totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $33,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $5,750 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2023 | $28,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2022 | $18,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $31,880 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General funds | 2021 | $18,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,850 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $34,580 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $34,580 |
Grants made · $29.4M in FY2024
36 grants totaling $29.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Texas Access To Justice Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc | — | $9,506,455 |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | — | $5,220,858 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | — | $3,538,341 |
| Texas Legal Services Center Inc | — | $2,140,506 |
| Texas Immigration Law Council | — | $1,593,274 |
| Disability Rights Texas | — | $1,349,233 |
| Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services Inc | — | $594,630 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-houston | — | $538,747 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc | — | $518,487 |
| Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas | — | $507,620 |
| American Gateways | — | $496,390 |
| Equal Justice Center | — | $479,251 |
| South Texas College of Law Houston Inc | — | $469,276 |
| San Antonio Legal Services Association | — | $331,622 |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc | — | $252,307 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Texas Access To Justice Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Texas Access To Justice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2354575, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Texas Access To Justice Foundation's EIN?
- Texas Access To Justice Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2354575.
- How much revenue does Texas Access To Justice Foundation report?
- Texas Access To Justice Foundation reported $106,212,738 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Texas Access To Justice Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Texas Access To Justice Foundation spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Texas Access To Justice Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Texas Access To Justice Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Texas Access To Justice Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Texas Access To Justice Foundation's latest Form 990 is $208,750, paid to Betty Balli Torres (Executive Director).
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Data for Texas Access To Justice Foundation (EIN 74-2354575) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.