EIN 76-0439129

Texans for Lawsuit Reform

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
17
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Texans for Lawsuit Reform shapes policy and engages in broad education of elected officials and the public about the Texas civil justice system, including dispute resolution processes and the judiciary. They also engage in legislative advocacy to improve the Texas civil justice system.
Total revenues
$4,479,701
2023
Total expenses
$4,643,887
2023
Total assets
$8,796,810
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) engages in education of elected officials and the public about the Texas civil justice system including dispute resolution processes and the judiciary. Having gained recognition as a major contributor to public policy discussion, formation, and implementation in Texas, TLR's engagement in public debate, particularly concerning legal issues, has been substantial and meaningful. It also engages in legislative advocacy to improve the Texas civil justice system and, sometimes, on other issues, such as criminal justice and administrative/regulatory processes. Numerous changes in law benefiting all Texans and advocated by TLR have been enacted since TLR's formation in 1994.

Grants made by Texans for Lawsuit Reform

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Texas Association of BusinessGeneral Support$46,500
Texas Conservative Coalition Research InstituteGeneral Support$32,500
Texas Southern University FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Apcia ApciGeneral Support$75,000
Civil Justice Reform Group (CJRG)Program Support$35,000

Personnel at Texans for Lawsuit Reform

NameTitleCompensation
Denis CalabreseChief Strategist$176,000
Mary TippsExecutive Director , Board$218,500
Lucy NashedCommunications Director / Communication Director$142,000
Lucy Nashed CafrelliCommunications Director
Glenda HoveyAdministrative Director
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Texans for Lawsuit Reform

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,493,455
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$207,493
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-221,247
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,479,701

Form 990s for Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122025-01-27990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2018-122020-09-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Civil Justice Reform Group (CJRG)
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCrime and lawPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringRelated 527
General information
Address
1233 W LP S 1375
Houston, TX 77027
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
tortreform.com/ 
Phone
(713) 963-9363
Facebook page
tortreform 
Twitter profile
@lawsuitreform 
IRS details
EIN
76-0439129
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R40: Voter Education, Registration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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