Civic Intelligence

Texas Watchdog

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 26-3057133

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • 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

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-224%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-95%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-90%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$11,821

Down $222,132 (-95%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$11,821

Down $222,132 (-95%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$99,000

Down $851,000 (-90%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$321,132

Down $394,915 (-55%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$222,132

Down $456,085 (-195%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

2018

Assets$11,821
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$11,821
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

2018

Revenue$99,000
Expenses$321,132
Net Income-$222,132
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$99,000
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$11,821▼ $222,132
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$233,953$11,821▼ $222,132
Total Assets$233,953$11,821▼ $222,132
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$233,953$11,821▼ $222,132
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$233,953$11,821▼ $222,132
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susan IhneDirector
Leon AlligoodSecretary
Michael BerryhillTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$99,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$99,000
Change in Net Assets
$-222,132
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$321,132
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$249,010--$249,010
Fees for Services Management$66,250--$66,250
Office Expenses-$3,349-$3,349
Travel$1,406--$1,406
Occupancy-$1,117-$1,117
Total Functional Expenses$316,666$4,466$0$321,132
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
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
Susan Ihne
Title
President
Phone
8328440289
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Ihne
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

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

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$11,821
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11,821
Revenue
$99,000
Expenses
$321,132
Net income
-$222,132
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