Austin Tenants Council

Organization Overview

Austin Tenants Council is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1973. As of 09/2021, Austin Tenants Council employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Tenants Council 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 09/2021, Austin Tenants Council generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A TENANTS COUNSELING SERVICE; TO EDUCATE TENANTS IN THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO SUPPLY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TENANT GROUPS; AND TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE LEGAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF ALL TENANTS, IN PARTICULAR LOW-INCOME TENANTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LANDLORD AND TENANT SERVICES. THE TELEPHONE COUNSELING PROGRAM SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING NEEDS OF CALLERS CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTES. PHONES ARE ANSWERED BY TRAINED COUNCELORS WHO OFFER OPTIONS, REFER CALLERS TO OTHER AGENCIES OR SUGGEST LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH LEGAL AID, LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICES, ETC. THE RENTAL'S RIGHTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME RENTERS ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS FOR REPAIRS BY ASSISTING THE TENANTS IN SENDING PROPER WRITTEN REQUESTS. MEDIATIONS AND NEGOTIONS WITH THE LANDLORD MAY ALSO PLAY A ROLE.


FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM HELPS ANY PERSON IN THE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREA WHO HAS BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN THE RENTAL, SALE, FINANCING OR APPRAISAL OF HOUSING. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, OR STATUS AS A STUDENT. THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Molly Jensen PHD
Executive Director
$90,000
Carol Biedrzycki
Chair Person
$0
Fisayo Fadelu
Treasurer
$0
David Jones
Vice Chair Person
$0
Sarah Scott
Secretary
$0
Christina Rosales
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,264,806
Investment income $4
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 $1,265,163

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Austin Tenants Council has recieved totaling $5.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
View Grant Recipient Profile

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