Houston, TX

Houston Bar Foundation

EIN 76-0029594

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Legal Aid & Civil Rights Low-income

Mission

The Houston Bar Foundation (HBF) supports programs that provide legal representation to those in need, promotes public understanding of the legal system, and fosters the administration of justice as the charitable arm of the Houston Bar Association.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Houston Bar Foundation

This profile is for the Houston Bar Foundation (EIN 76-0029594), a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1982 and affiliated with the Houston Bar Association. The Foundation raises philanthropic support and issues grants to strengthen pro bono legal services, public legal education, and other programs that improve access to justice; its largest and most consistent beneficiary is Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), the association’s pro bono delivery arm. In the last 2–3 years HBF has broadened its grantmaking and programming—continuing substantial annual support for HVL, launching a Community Grants Program to fund local legal-access projects (2025), and sustaining major fundraising events such as the Harvest Celebration that generate six-figure gifts for pro bono services.

Notable achievements

Record Harvest Celebration fundraising

The Foundation’s annual Harvest Celebration has become a principal fundraising vehicle for pro bono work; recent events have exceeded $1 million and directly fund Houston Volunteer Lawyers' services.

Launched Community Grants Program (2025)

HBF established a Community Grants Program to fund local projects that address civil legal needs across the greater Houston area, expanding HBF’s grantmaking beyond its core annual grant to HVL.

Sustained major annual grants to HVL

HBF provides consistent, large-scale grant support to Houston Volunteer Lawyers, helping underwrite a substantial portion of HVL’s operating capacity and enabling thousands of pro bono cases and clinics.

At a glance

Total assets: $24.3M
Annual revenue: $2.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 76-0029594
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.hba.org/foundation
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured by regional legal press (State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Blog, Texas Lawbook) for fundraising success and expanded grant programs.

Spotlighted by the National Conference of Bar Foundations for its model of lawyer-driven philanthropy and community impact.

Hosts signature events (Annual Luncheon, Harvest Celebration) that recognize pro bono excellence and present Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards.

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