What legal services are provided?

The organization provides legal representation, advice, and services through qualified attorneys. With $15.3M in annual revenue and 260 employees, legal professionals serve clients facing challenges in areas such as housing, family law, civil rights, and other matters.

Who is eligible for legal services?

Eligibility requirements typically consider factors such as income, case type, and geographic location. The organization often prioritizes serving low-income individuals and underserved communities with limited access to legal representation. Specific eligibility criteria should be confirmed by contacting the organization directly.

How does the organization advocate for justice?

Beyond individual representation, advocacy efforts include impact litigation addressing systemic issues, policy advocacy promoting legal reforms, community education about rights, and organizing efforts empowering communities to pursue justice and systemic change.

How can individuals access legal services?

Community members can access services by contacting the organization for intake and eligibility screening. Services may be delivered through office appointments, legal clinics, hotlines, or other channels. The organization provides information about application procedures and available legal assistance.

The Family Place

Dallas, TX · Founded 1978

Legal services organization providing representation and advocacy

Primary audience

Legal Clients

Work area

Legal Services

Topic

Access to Justice

Contact

Tiffany A Tate

Website Contact

About Organization

Legal organization operating with $15.3M in annual revenue and 260 employees. Provides legal services, representation, and advocacy for clients and communities addressing justice needs. Founded in 1978 serving Dallas, TX region.

What They Focus On

Legal Services

Provides attorney representation and legal assistance through qualified lawyers serving individuals and communities facing legal challenges.

Access to Justice

Expands legal services access for underserved populations through programs removing barriers to representation and justice.

Systemic Advocacy

Pursues policy reforms and systemic changes through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and community organizing.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$15.3M

Expenses (2024)

$16.9M

Assets (2024)

$27.8M

Employees (2024)

260

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$15,328,420	$16,850,773	$27,806,659	260
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$27,349,422	$24,496,584	$29,125,550	283
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$14,378,063	$17,662,619	$35,996,953	282
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$15,842,724	$13,707,608	$23,448,253	265
2019	$13,351,239	$13,866,253	$21,546,723	276
2018	$14,353,221	$14,221,234	$22,689,829	271

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Cases

Evaluate potential cases and legal needs determining eligibility and appropriate services for clients.
02

Provide Representation

Deliver legal services through qualified attorneys representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings.
03

Advocate Change

Pursue systemic reforms through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and legislative engagement addressing root causes.
04

Educate Public

Conduct outreach and education helping communities understand legal rights and navigate legal systems.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Family Place

Legal Representation

Provides attorney representation and legal services for individuals and communities facing legal challenges.

Rights Advocacy

Advocates for legal rights and policy changes addressing systemic issues and promoting justice.

Legal Education

Offers public education about legal rights, responsibilities, and processes empowering informed decision-making.

Community Access

Expands access to legal services through clinics, hotlines, and programs serving underserved populations.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Family Place.

Tiffany A Tate

COO/CEO Start: 07/24

Full-time

Compensation: $286,430

Shonna S Pumphrey

CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $200,053

Randall W Elmore

COO Start: 09/24

Full-time

Compensation: $179,947

Carmen Holmes

Outgoing Chief Development Officer March - October 2024

Full-time

Compensation: $135,218

Crystal Gail Sheppard

Chief Client Services Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $119,298

Whitney Barrett Roman

Director of Development, Agency Grants

Full-time

Compensation: $107,728

Aaliyah Miranda

Sr. Director, Education Services

Full-time

Compensation: $102,831

Rhonda Lemons

Director, Restorative and Advocacy Services

Full-time

Compensation: $100,802

Clarisa Lindenmeyer

Director End: 12/24

1 hrs/week

Lauren McKinnon

Director End: 10/24

1 hrs/week

Lindsay Jacaman

Director End: 12/24

1 hrs/week

Stacey Guillen

Director End: 12/24

1 hrs/week

Thomas McCollum

Director End: 02/24

1 hrs/week

Meredith Sterling

Former Officer

Compensation: $186,438

Michael Coffey

Chairman

10 hrs/week

Milestones

1978

Organization Founded

1978

Established to provide legal services and advocate for justice addressing community needs.

2024

Current Services

2024

Operating with $15.3M in revenue and 260 staff providing legal representation.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Ana Yoder Director 1.0 hrs/week

Anthony Suggs Director 1.0 hrs/week

Ashley Arnold Director 1.0 hrs/week

Brittany Frazier Director 1.0 hrs/week

Charles William Durham Director 1.0 hrs/week

Cristal Retana-Lule Director 1.0 hrs/week

David Oliver Director 1.0 hrs/week

Delia Jasso Director 1.0 hrs/week

Edlecia Sherrod Director 1.0 hrs/week

Elaine Kartalis Director 1.0 hrs/week

Elizabeth Ward Creel Director 1.0 hrs/week

Ghousuddin Syed Director 1.0 hrs/week

Harold Ginsburg Director 1.0 hrs/week

Heather Nakita Johnson Director 1.0 hrs/week

Holly Krug Director 1.0 hrs/week

Jessica Bass Bolander Director 1.0 hrs/week

Jim Buddrus Director 1.0 hrs/week

John Patrick Faubion Secretary 1.0 hrs/week

Kathryn Flowers Samler Director 1.0 hrs/week

Kelly Vickers Director 1.0 hrs/week

Lauren Black Director 1.0 hrs/week

Laurie Berger Director 1.0 hrs/week

Leah Waldrum Director 1.0 hrs/week

Mark Benton Director 1.0 hrs/week

Melissa Keeling Director 1.0 hrs/week

Michelle Goolsby Director 1.0 hrs/week

Michelle Jenkins Director 1.0 hrs/week

Nancy Bierman Director 1.0 hrs/week

Reginald Johnson Director 1.0 hrs/week

Ryan Scripps Director 1.0 hrs/week

Samantha Wortley Director 1.0 hrs/week

Sarah Marks Director 1.0 hrs/week

Sinead Soesbe Director 1.0 hrs/week

Steven Bauer Treasurer 5.0 hrs/week

Sue Schell Director 1.0 hrs/week

Theresa Bando Parkinson Director 1.0 hrs/week

Theresa Flores Director 1.0 hrs/week

Tiffany Moon Director 1.0 hrs/week

Wende Burton Director 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$341K

Tiffany A Tate

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Tiffany A Tate	COO/CEO Start: 07/24	$286,430	$54,818	$341,248	38
Shonna S Pumphrey	CFO	$200,053	$10,678	$210,731	38
Randall W Elmore	COO Start: 09/24	$179,947	$12,323	$192,270	40
Meredith Sterling	Former Officer	$186,438	—	$186,438	—
Carmen Holmes	Outgoing Chief Development Officer March - October 2024	$135,218	$2,505	$137,723	38
Crystal Gail Sheppard	Chief Client Services Officer	$119,298	$9,546	$128,844	40
Whitney Barrett Roman	Director Of Development, Agency Grants	$107,728	$8,346	$116,074	40
Aaliyah Miranda	SR. Director, Education Services	$102,831	$10,266	$113,097	40
Rhonda Lemons	Director, Restorative And Advocacy Services	$100,802	$9,945	$110,747	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Meredith C Sterling	CEO	$427,558	$35,856	$463,414	38
Tiffany Mcdaniel (Tate)	Ccso/Interim CEO 10/23	$193,533	$24,770	$218,303	40
Shonna S Pumphrey	CFO	$185,414	$5,264	$190,678	38
Randall W Elmore	VP Operations	$147,363	$7,822	$155,185	40
Dellise Kennedy	Director Of Accounting	$120,048	$10,254	$130,302	40
Kathryn Schijffelen	Chief Development Officer	$43,907	$3,047	$46,954	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Meredith C Sterling	CEO	$336,981	$55,997	$392,978	38
Paige Flink	CEO, End: 03/22	$375,484	$5,224	$380,708	38
Tiffany A Mcdaniel	Chief Client Services Officer	$163,090	$26,213	$189,303	40
Shonna S Pumphrey	CFO, Start: 02/22	$146,778	$3,608	$150,386	38
Randall W Elmore	VP Operations	$119,704	$10,064	$129,768	40
Kathryn E Schijffelen	Chief Development Officer	$100,785	$9,045	$109,830	40
Sarah Pietsch	CFO End: 06/22	$577	—	$577	38

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paige Flink	CEO	$297,937	$17,087	$315,024	38
Sarah Pietsch	CFO	$145,889	$13,452	$159,341	38
Tiffany Mcdaniel	VP Programs	$128,603	$17,735	$146,338	40
Melissa Sherrill	VP Development	$132,160	$2,406	$134,566	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paige Flink	CEO	$228,264	$13,440	$241,704	38
Tiffany Mcdaniel	VP Of Programs	$120,899	$17,310	$138,209	40
Julie Murdock	Cfao, End: 11/19	$116,831	$10,781	$127,612	38
Melissa Sherrill	VP Of Development	$124,077	$933	$125,010	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.4M Grants Received

13 Organizations

Top Funders

13 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$364K

Direct Relief

$328K

Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc.

$268K

The Dallas Foundation

$191K

The Chicago Community Trust

$111K

Mary Kay Ash Foundation

$35K

Charities Aid Foundation America

$26K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$25K

Housing Forward

$20K

Capital For Kids

$16K

+3 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Direct Relief Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc. The Dallas Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Mary Kay Ash Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Housing Forward Capital For Kids Forvis Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Family Place

Phone

(214) 559-2170

Social

Visit Website

Po Box 7999 Dallas, TX 75209

The Family Place

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Cases

Provide Representation

Advocate Change

Educate Public

Programs and Initiatives

Legal Representation

Rights Advocacy

Legal Education

Community Access

Team & Leadership

Tiffany A Tate

Shonna S Pumphrey

Randall W Elmore

Carmen Holmes

Crystal Gail Sheppard

Whitney Barrett Roman

Aaliyah Miranda

Rhonda Lemons

Clarisa Lindenmeyer

Lauren McKinnon

Lindsay Jacaman

Stacey Guillen

Thomas McCollum

Meredith Sterling

Michael Coffey

Milestones

Organization Founded

Current Services

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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