Civic Intelligence

Texas Fair Defense Project

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 38-3740913

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

Organization Profilewww.fairdefense.org
314 E Highland Mall BlvdAustin, TX 78752

(512) 637-5220

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

92nd percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$93,000

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

97th percentile

167%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

158%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Up

$960,066

Up $601,083 (+167%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$958,040

Up $600,297 (+168%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$2,026

Up $786 (+63%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,112,620

Up $682,142 (+158%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$512,323

Up $108,587 (+27%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$600,297

Up $573,555 (+2145%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $316,662Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $316,6622011Assets 2012: $168,855Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $168,8552012Assets 2013: $162,901Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $162,9012013Assets 2014: $107,969Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $107,9692014Assets 2015: $190,410Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $190,4102015Assets 2016: $321,426Liabilities 2016: $7,616Net Assets 2016: $313,8102016Assets 2017: $331,001Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $331,0012017Assets 2018: $358,983Liabilities 2018: $1,240Net Assets 2018: $357,7432018Assets 2019: $960,066Liabilities 2019: $2,026Net Assets 2019: $958,0402019Assets 2020: $2,051,663Liabilities 2020: $1,118,906Net Assets 2020: $932,7572020Assets 2021: $1,220,229Liabilities 2021: $18,330Net Assets 2021: $1,201,8992021Assets 2022: $577,167Liabilities 2022: $142,802Net Assets 2022: $434,3652022Assets 2023: $202,527Liabilities 2023: $61,159Net Assets 2023: $141,3682023Assets 2024: $250,188Liabilities 2024: $112,833Net Assets 2024: $137,3552024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$960,066
Liabilities$2,026
Net Assets$958,040
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $339,348Expenses 2011: $239,863Net Income 2011: $99,4852011Revenue 2012: $76,932Expenses 2012: $224,739Net Income 2012: -$147,8072012Revenue 2013: $229,809Expenses 2013: $235,763Net Income 2013: -$5,9542013Revenue 2014: $150,268Expenses 2014: $205,200Net Income 2014: -$54,9322014Revenue 2015: $307,654Expenses 2015: $225,213Net Income 2015: $82,4412015Revenue 2016: $393,507Expenses 2016: $270,107Net Income 2016: $123,4002016Revenue 2017: $411,294Expenses 2017: $394,103Net Income 2017: $17,1912017Revenue 2018: $430,478Expenses 2018: $403,736Net Income 2018: $26,7422018Revenue 2019: $1,112,620Expenses 2019: $512,323Net Income 2019: $600,2972019Revenue 2020: $994,184Expenses 2020: $1,019,467Net Income 2020: -$25,2832020Revenue 2021: $1,307,274Expenses 2021: $1,038,132Net Income 2021: $269,1422021Revenue 2022: $757,688Expenses 2022: $1,525,222Net Income 2022: -$767,5342022Revenue 2023: $829,144Expenses 2023: $1,122,141Net Income 2023: -$292,9972023Revenue 2024: $739,598Expenses 2024: $743,611Net Income 2024: -$4,0132024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,112,620
Expenses$512,323
Net Income$600,297
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,112,620
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Texas Fair Defense Projects mission is to fight for a criminal justice system that respects the rights of low-income Texans. We envision a new system of justice that is fair, compassionate, and respectful. Through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and education, we are working to end counterproductive, costly, and unconstitutional practices like jail time for traffic tickets and our broken money-bail system.

Texas Fair Defense Projects mission is to fight for a criminal justice system that respects the rights of low-income Texans. We envision a new system of justice that is fair, compassionate, and respectful.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50,497$577,348▲ $526,851
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$306,324$300,958▼ $5,366
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$75,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$5,092-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$802$308▼ $494
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$358,983$960,066▲ $601,083
Other Assets Total$1,360$1,360→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,240$2,026▲ $786
Total Liabilities$1,240$2,026▲ $786
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$311,220$731,776▲ $420,556
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$46,523$226,264▲ $179,741
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$357,743$958,040▲ $600,297
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$358,983$960,066▲ $601,083

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$308$8,406$8,714
Other Land Buildings-$3,924$3,924
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amanda WoogExec DirectorFT$93,000$93,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy GrinsteinChair
Ben CukerbaumDirector
Carlos DoroteoDirector
Daniela BlochDirector
Jennifer BrevorkaDirector
Allison HartrySecretary
Andrea MarshTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$924,439
Program Service Revenue
$188,094
Investment Income
$87
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$924,439
Change in Net Assets
$600,297
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$264,816
Other Expenses$247,507
Total Fundraising Expense$19,769
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$141,675--$141,675
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,100$13,950$13,950$93,000
Fees for Services Other$85,527--$85,527
Travel$34,507--$34,507
Conferences and Meetings$34,299--$34,299
Occupancy$25,536$1,872$1,872$29,280
Office Expenses$21,109$1,547$1,547$24,203
Payroll Taxes$16,725$1,226$1,226$19,177
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,827-$14,827
Other Employee Benefits$10,964--$10,964
Other Expenses$1,044$1,142$1,142$1,044
Depreciation Depletion$430$32$32$494
Total Functional Expenses$457,958$34,596$19,769$512,323
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Project's CPA prepares a draft of the return. The Executive Director reviews the draft and then provides an electronic copy to the Board before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“From Article IX of the Project's Conflict of Interest Policy:To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:(1) whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based oncompetent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining; and(2) whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with managementorganizations conform to the Corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Board, based on competent survey information.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Certain other documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Fair Defense Project
EIN
38-3740913
Phone
5126375220
Address
314 E Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Signing Officer

Name
Amanda Woog
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amanda Woog
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
17

Preparer

Firm
Dunagan Jack LLP
Address
3724 Jefferson Street Suite 307, Austin, TX 78731
Preparer
Gary Joseph Jack
Phone
5124208997
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Project's CPA prepares a draft of the return. The Executive Director reviews the draft and then provides an electronic copy to the Board before it is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1From Article IX of the Project's Conflict of Interest Policy:To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:(1) whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based oncompetent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining; and(2) whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with managementorganizations conform to the Corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Board, based on competent survey information.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Certain other documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$960,066
Liabilities
$2,026
Net assets
$958,040
Revenue
$1,112,620
Expenses
$512,323
Net income
$600,297
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.11$0.14$0.74$0.74$0.00
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.06$0.14$0.83$1.12$0.29
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.58$0.14$0.43$0.76$1.53$0.77
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.22$0.02$1.20$1.31$1.04$0.27
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.05$1.12$0.93$0.99$1.02$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$1.11$0.51$0.60
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.43$0.40$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.41$0.39$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.01$0.31$0.39$0.27$0.12
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.31$0.23$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.15$0.21$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.23$0.24$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.08$0.22$0.15
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.34$0.24$0.10