Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services generated $636.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $572.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TEJAS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS ON HEALTH CONCERNS AND IMPLICATIONS ARISING FROM ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TEJAS HOSTED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND COORDINATED COORDINATION FOR AN IN-PERSON ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH THE FEDERAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH JOHN PODESTA, DEEB HALEEND, AND ANOTHER ONE WITH JAHI WISE. OUR EFFORTS IN ENGAGING AND HOLDING TCEO ACCOUNTABLE CONTINUED WITH TEJAS PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OUTREACHING TO COMMUNITIES ABOUT UP AND COMING PUBLIC HEARINGS IN MARCH AND APRIL.
SUMMER INTERSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH US FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION ON PROGRAMMING AND LOGISTICS FOR ACQUIRING A NEW SET OF GEAR AND KAYAKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE US FISH WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE KAYAKS ARE TO CONDUCT FUTURE CITIZEN PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH TEXAS AM AS PART OF THE PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR THE UPCOMING YEARS. TEJAS FOCUSED ON PREPARING FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING ALONG THE WATERWAYS OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL. IN PREPARATION FOR THE SUMMER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE KAYAKS, STAFF ATTENDED KYAK SAFETY TRAINING AND SIX ADULT PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE DAY OF SAFETY TRAINING,. THE START OF JUNE WAS FOCUSED ON COORDINATING LOGISTICS, SCOUTING SAFE AND APPROPRIATE LAUNCH SITES FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, AND FINDING KEY LOCATIONS FROM WHICH TO COLLECT DATA. BY THE END OF JULY, THE SUMMER YOUTH CREW COLLECTED 1,500 GALLONS OF PLASTIC TRASH ALONG WITH WATERWAYS.
TEJAS WAS INVITED TO THE REGIONAL TICTAC AS A HUB LEADER FOR HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HTTPS//WWW.DSCEI.ORG/JUSTICE40 IS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR TEXAS. WE ARE TASKED AS A HUB LEADER IN BRING IN 10 CBOS TO BECOME PART OF THE TEJAS HUB. OUR HUB HAS BROUGHT IN A TRULY DIVERSE GROUP OF ENVIRONMENTAL, INDIGENOUS AND CIVIC ORTGANIZATIONS FROM DISTINCT PARTS OF TEXAS. TEJAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO BRING IN VOICES FROM THE GULF SOUTH AND WEST TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Martina Cartwright President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Krishnaveni Gundu Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Bullard Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Juan Parras Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Ana Parras Administrator | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Nalleli Hidalgo Youth Organizer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $635,477 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $635,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $705 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $636,182 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,915 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $57,573 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,380 |
Travel | $23,397 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,756 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,698 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $572,863 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,927,861 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,458 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $372,201 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $206,570 |
Total assets | $2,666,090 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,666,090 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,666,090 |