Civic Intelligence

Texas Defender Service

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 76-0481649

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

1023 Springdale RoadAustin, TX 78721

(512) 320-8300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

14th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-7.3%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$2,198,801

Down $172,449 (-7.3%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,131,172

Up $233 (+0.0%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$67,629

Down $172,682 (-72%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$1,478,353

Up $467,930 (+46%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$1,754,032

Down $493,492 (-22%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$275,679

Up $961,422 (+78%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,526,081Liabilities 2010: $67,458Net Assets 2010: $1,458,6232010Assets 2011: $1,532,254Liabilities 2011: $70,077Net Assets 2011: $1,462,1772011Assets 2012: $1,653,425Liabilities 2012: $57,400Net Assets 2012: $1,596,0252012Assets 2013: $3,537,872Liabilities 2013: $56,556Net Assets 2013: $3,481,3162013Assets 2014: $2,494,438Liabilities 2014: $58,749Net Assets 2014: $2,435,6892014Assets 2015: $4,143,322Liabilities 2015: $61,523Net Assets 2015: $4,081,7992015Assets 2016: $3,989,259Liabilities 2016: $494,049Net Assets 2016: $3,495,2102016Assets 2017: $3,612,072Liabilities 2017: $260,517Net Assets 2017: $3,351,5552017Assets 2018: $2,371,250Liabilities 2018: $240,311Net Assets 2018: $2,130,9392018Assets 2019: $2,198,801Liabilities 2019: $67,629Net Assets 2019: $2,131,1722019Assets 2019: $2,668,596Liabilities 2019: $67,628Net Assets 2019: $2,600,9682019Assets 2020: $2,468,940Liabilities 2020: $507,647Net Assets 2020: $1,961,2932020Assets 2021: $2,095,530Liabilities 2021: $272,893Net Assets 2021: $1,822,6372021Assets 2022: $2,286,744Liabilities 2022: $79,238Net Assets 2022: $2,207,5062022Assets 2023: $2,485,338Liabilities 2023: $326,073Net Assets 2023: $2,159,2652023Assets 2024: $3,264,155Liabilities 2024: $603,383Net Assets 2024: $2,660,7722024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$2,198,801
Liabilities$67,629
Net Assets$2,131,172

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $2,667,6392010Expenses 2011: $3,122,2562011Expenses 2012: $2,290,1402012Revenue 2013: $4,163,139Expenses 2013: $2,277,848Net Income 2013: $1,885,2912013Revenue 2014: $1,639,204Expenses 2014: $2,684,831Net Income 2014: -$1,045,6272014Revenue 2015: $4,333,119Expenses 2015: $2,687,013Net Income 2015: $1,646,1062015Revenue 2016: $1,972,526Expenses 2016: $2,109,115Net Income 2016: -$136,5892016Revenue 2017: $1,877,565Expenses 2017: $2,021,220Net Income 2017: -$143,6552017Revenue 2018: $1,010,423Expenses 2018: $2,247,524Net Income 2018: -$1,237,1012018Revenue 2019: $1,478,353Expenses 2019: $1,754,032Net Income 2019: -$275,6792019Revenue 2019: $1,960,510Expenses 2019: $1,766,393Net Income 2019: $194,1172019Revenue 2020: $934,125Expenses 2020: $1,573,800Net Income 2020: -$639,6752020Revenue 2021: $1,499,267Expenses 2021: $1,637,923Net Income 2021: -$138,6562021Revenue 2022: $2,298,075Expenses 2022: $1,913,206Net Income 2022: $384,8692022Revenue 2023: $2,084,382Expenses 2023: $2,132,623Net Income 2023: -$48,2412023Revenue 2024: $2,638,801Expenses 2024: $2,137,294Net Income 2024: $501,5072024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,478,353
Expenses$1,754,032
Net Income-$275,679
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,517,052
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Texas Defender Services mission is to promote a fair and just criminal justice system in Texas.

The mission of Texas Defender Service (TDS) is to promote a fair and just criminal justice system in Texas. TDS' goals are to reduce unfair use of the death penalty in Texas and to establish an indigent defense system that works.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$885,383$1,241,819▲ $356,436
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$499,088$477,779▼ $21,309
Pledges and Grants Receivable$295,000$0▼ $295,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$546,566$281,219▼ $265,347
Accounts Receivable$134,287$187,058▲ $52,771
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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$2,371,250$2,198,801▼ $172,449
Other Assets Total$10,926$10,926→ $0
Liabilities
Grants Payable$199,778--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,533$67,629▲ $27,096
Total Liabilities$240,311$67,629▼ $172,682
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,835,939$1,669,172▼ $166,767
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$295,000$462,000▲ $167,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,130,939$2,131,172▲ $233
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,371,250$2,198,801▼ $172,449

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$288,013$101,842$389,855
Land$176,400-$176,400
Equipment$13,366$74,503$87,869
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda MarzulloExecutive DirectorFT$108,076$9,396$117,472

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Murray FoglerChair
Alison LelandBoard Member
Brian StolarzBoard Member
Jennifer LaurinBoard Member
Jim MarcusBoard Member
Neal ManneBoard Member
Noah GraubartBoard Member
Samy KhalilSecretary
Charles KellyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$759,501
Program Service Revenue
$740,316
Investment Income
$6,435
Other Revenue
$-27,899
All Other Contributions
$652,662
Change in Net Assets
$-275,679
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,233,251
Other Expenses$520,781
Total Fundraising Expense$50,863
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$708,173$131,143$34,972$874,288
Other Employee Benefits$114,258$21,159$5,642$141,059
Occupancy$103,477$18,261-$121,738
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$95,153$17,621$4,698$117,472
Travel$108,149--$108,149
Fees for Services Legal$106,577--$106,577
Payroll Taxes$81,350$15,065$4,017$100,432
Office Expenses$17,414$22,122$102$39,638
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,715-$33,715
Conferences and Meetings$28,696--$28,696
Other Expenses$21,857--$21,857
Depreciation Depletion$18,538$3,271-$21,809
Information Technology$18,337$2,826$197$21,360
Insurance-$12,667-$12,667
Fees for Services Other$2,734$606$1,235$4,575
Total Functional Expenses$1,424,713$278,456$50,863$1,754,032
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$38,699
Fundraising Gross Income$10,800
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
LOJ Luncheon$117,639$10,800$2,098$8,702
Total Events$117,639$10,800$38,699$-27,899
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
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 Executive Director reviews the 990 after it has been prepared by outside accountants then sends it to the board of directors for comment prior to filing with the IRS.

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

The officers and directors of TDS are required to report any conflicts of interest throughout the year. Any conflicts reported are discussed by the governing body which decides how to handle the conflict of interest.

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

The salary of the Executive Director is determined by the board of directors. Data regarding the salaries of other similarly sized non-profits is used to compare compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

The Executive Director sets the salaries of other employees in consultation with the board of directors. Salaries are set based on an existing internal salary scale which is compared to the salary scale of Federal Public Defenders in a similar position of responsibility and in the case of non-legal positions, to other similarly sized non-profits.

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

All governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Defender Service
EIN
76-0481649
Phone
5123208300
Address
1023 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78721

Signing Officer

Name
Kathryn McNiel
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathryn McNiel
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
18
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Barbara Murphy
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Capital Communications Project implements public education strategies to help increase success in capital litigation. The project develops and provides information to the public and interested stakeholders about the facts of these cases. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The communications program sustains TDS communications through the website and social media regarding developments within TDS work and capital work in general.The Lethal Injection project monitors, litigates and advocates for a transparent lethal injection system in Texas. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Mitigation Project investigates arguments for mercy in pretrial and post-conviction cases where the client faces the possibility of a death sentence.

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 2B: Explanation of escrow account liability

TDS holds funds in its cash accounts for the Capital Litigation Communications Project. TDS has limited control over these funds and the receipts and disbursements are not reported as revenue and expenses of TDS.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.26$0.60$2.66$2.64$2.14$0.50
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.33$2.16$2.08$2.13$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.08$2.21$2.30$1.91$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.27$1.82$1.50$1.64$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.47$0.51$1.96$0.93$1.57$0.64
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.07$2.60$1.96$1.77$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.07$2.13$1.48$1.75$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.24$2.13$1.01$2.25$1.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.61$0.26$3.35$1.88$2.02$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.99$0.49$3.50$1.97$2.11$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.14$0.06$4.08$4.33$2.69$1.65
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.06$2.44$1.64$2.68$1.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.54$0.06$3.48$4.16$2.28$1.89
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.65$0.06$1.60$2.29
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.07$1.46$3.12
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.07$1.46$2.67