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Texas Watchdog

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-3057133

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.TEXASWATCHDOG.ORG
3700 Thompson StAustin, TX 78702

(832) 844-0289

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

81st percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$233,953

Up $233,953 from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$233,953

Up $233,953 from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$950,000

Up $947,267 (+34660%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$716,047

Up $704,394 (+6045%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$233,953

Up $242,873 (+2723%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $98,733Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $98,7332010Assets 2011: $87,689Liabilities 2011: $11,989Net Assets 2011: $75,7002011Assets 2012: $29,518Liabilities 2012: $20,598Net Assets 2012: $8,9202012Assets 2013: $0Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $02013Assets 2017: $233,953Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $233,9532017Assets 2018: $11,821Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $11,8212018Assets 2019: $11,906Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $11,9062019Assets 2020: $34,113Liabilities 2020: $40,000Net Assets 2020: -$5,8872020Assets 2021: $3,121Liabilities 2021: $15,000Net Assets 2021: -$11,8792021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$233,953
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$233,953
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $633,6502010Expenses 2011: $642,4762011Expenses 2012: $487,7952012Revenue 2013: $2,733Expenses 2013: $11,653Net Income 2013: -$8,9202013Revenue 2017: $950,000Expenses 2017: $716,047Net Income 2017: $233,9532017Revenue 2018: $99,000Expenses 2018: $321,132Net Income 2018: -$222,1322018Revenue 2019: $260,000Expenses 2019: $259,915Net Income 2019: $852019Revenue 2020: $40,000Expenses 2020: $57,793Net Income 2020: -$17,7932020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $5,992Net Income 2021: -$5,9922021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$950,000
Expenses$716,047
Net Income$233,953
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$950,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Texas watchdog is an investigative news website that reports on government transparency in texas. Texas watchdog publishes news reports at www.texaswatchdog.org and trains citizen-journalists in journalism skills.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$233,953-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$233,953-
Total Assets$0$233,953▲ $233,953
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$233,953▲ $233,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$233,953▲ $233,953
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lynn WalshPresident
Trent SeibertCEO
Leon AlligoodSecretary
Michael BerryhillTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Jb Media LLCProgram Management711 SCARLET IBIS, San Antonio, TX 78245$560,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$950,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$950,000
Change in Net Assets
$233,953
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$716,047
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$645,925--$645,925
Fees for Services Management$47,400--$47,400
Office Expenses-$7,541-$7,541
Travel$6,442--$6,442
Information Technology$5,818--$5,818
Occupancy-$1,761-$1,761
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,160-$1,160
Total Functional Expenses$705,585$10,462$0$716,047
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The president reviews and tax return documents are made available for any and all board members.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members are required to fully disclose their professional activities. If a conflictis determined, there is immediate removal from the board.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation determined via key board of directors, officers, and management based onperformance and market analysis.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation determined via key board of directors, officers, and management based onperformance and market analysis.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available via the website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Watchdog
EIN
26-3057133
Address
3700 THOMPSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78702

Signing Officer

Name
Lynn Walsh
Title
President
Phone
8328440289
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lynn Walsh
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Bittel Books & Taxes Pllc
Address
2720 BEE CAVES RD STE 208, Austin, TX 78746
Preparer
Carlie Bittel CPA
Phone
5123875795
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended return information

“Accounting reperformed subsequent to original filing of 990-n.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Line 11g - media and reporter subcontractors.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$233,953
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$233,953
Revenue
$950,000
Expenses
$716,047
Net income
$233,953
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.15$0.12$0.00$0.06$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.40$0.06$0.40$0.58$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$2.60$2.60$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.99$3.21$2.22
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.00$2.34$9.50$7.16$2.34
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.12$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.21$0.09$4.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.12$0.76$6.42
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.99$0.00$0.99$6.34