Transparency Texas, operating under the name Transparancy Usa, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transparancy USA 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 12/2021, Transparancy USA generated $206.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $175.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A WEB-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION AND COMMITTED TO PROVIDING TRANSPARENCY IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC IN PROVIDING TRANSPARENCY IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE, PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS WEBSITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Dunn Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Marshall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 41 | $0 |
Anne Segal Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $206,859 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,859 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $206,859 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $766 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,693 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,275 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $912 |
Information technology | $962 |
Royalties | $101,764 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $418 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $175,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,549 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,574 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,717 |
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 | $14,717 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,857 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $34,574 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Transparency Texas has recieved totaling $6,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Foundations Of Freedom Dallas, TX | $170,547 | $915,327 |
Transparency Texas Dallas, TX | $34,574 | $206,859 |
Freedom Of Information Foundation Of Texas Austin, TX | $41,265 | $0 |
Leadership Inc Kerrville, TX | $202,307 | $0 |
Coalition For Quality Childrens Media Santa Fe, NM | $83,634 | $0 |
Freenet Project Inc Austin, TX | $167,397 | $0 |