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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2677667

THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN

Also known as DISTRICT OF TEXAS

Tax-exempt · LUFKIN, TX 75901

Financials

$1.2M$1.4M2023$1.8M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,768,713$1,201,742$566,971$1,041,758$0$1,041,758
August 31, 2024990$1,229,503$1,401,304-$171,801$474,787$0$474,787
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,768,713
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,775
Program services (functional)
$1,107,427
Management and general (functional)
$94,315

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$474,787
Total assets, end of year
$1,041,758
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,041,758
Gross receipts
$1,768,713
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRAVIS UNDERWOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK MATHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
THAD HEARTFIELDSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOSH THANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MELISSA SMITHDIRECTOR EMERITUS
Officer
0$0
BOB WEBERPAST PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
JOSEPH D BROWNPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
ANDREA L FAIRPRESIDENT ELECT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRAVIS UNDERWOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER AINSWORTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK MATHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
THAD HEARTFIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DONEAN SURRATTPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
MELISSA SMITHDIRECTOR EMERITUS
Officer
0$0
BOB WEBERPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
JOSEPH D BROWNPRESIDENT ELECT
Officer
0$0
ANDREA L FAIRSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4000 S MEDFORD DR, LUFKIN, TX 75901-5782
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA SMITH, 102 N COLLEGE STE 800, TYLER, TX 75702
Signed the 990
MELISSA SMITH, DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Phone
(936) 632-7771
Return prepared by
ALEXANDER LANKFORD & HIERS INC

Mission

TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS. TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL COURTS IN PROMOTING EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES WERE CONDUCTED WHERE INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION WERE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAIL OUTS.
    Expenses $1,107,427 · revenue $1,768,713

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2677667
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,041,758
Income (IRS master file)
$1,768,713

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,768,713$1,201,742$1,041,758IRS
990August 2024$1,229,503$1,401,304$474,787XML
990August 2023$1,123,389$1,163,794$646,588IRS
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-2677667).

Questions about THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN

What is the EIN of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN is 75-2677667.
Is THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1996.
Are donations to THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MELISSA SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE U S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,768,713, expenses of $1,201,742 and total assets of $1,041,758 at year end.

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