ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION, STRATEGIC LITIGATION, VALUABLE LEGAL ADVICE, AND MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.3M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$168K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$56K
About Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in FORT WORTH, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $390K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,287,549 | $15,482,854 | $15,572,071 |
| Revenue | $34,177,391 | $33,355,284 | $31,443,762 |
| Expenses | $34,043,943 | $33,147,074 | $31,422,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $390,313 | $373,620 | $112,988 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid ($141,195), The Beacon of Downtown Houston ($21,766), Texas Legal Services Center Inc ($5,233).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID MERCEDES, TX | LEGAL AID SERVICES STATEWIDE | $141,195 |
| TEXAS LEGAL SERVICES CENTER INC AUSTIN, TX | LEGAL AID SERVICES STATEWIDE | $5,233 |
| THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | LEGAL AID SERVICES STATEWIDE | $21,766 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT BHATTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT CHRISTIANSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HURST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY LONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA ORTIZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN POSTELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER RAMOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT TOBEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN TREVINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DWIGHT MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLTON WESTBROOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON TROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH HATCH | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/10/2024 | 1 | — |
| BRIT SWANSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/10/2024) | 1 | — |
| RUTH LANE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PRESTON MOORE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PENNY ROBE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TONYA WINCHESTER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARIA TOMAS-JONES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $198,722 |
| THOMAS J STUTZ | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION | 40 | $149,691 |
| MERRIT M KLAPPERICH | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $143,352 |
| KRISTIN K HORZEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $146,391 |
| GEORGE A ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $147,397 |
| LISA WASSELL | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $130,076 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal Aid of Northwest Texas?
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in FORT WORTH, TX. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Legal Aid of Northwest Texas?
As of 2024, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas holds $15.3M in total assets with $34.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $168K in 2024.
Where does Legal Aid of Northwest Texas operate?
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Legal Aid of Northwest Texas award?
In 2024, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas awarded 3 grants totaling $168K — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Legal Aid of Northwest Texas's EIN?
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0856086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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