Texas Organizing Project Education Fund
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-1481855
Organization Overview
Texas Organizing Project Education Fund is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Organizing Project Education Fund 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 12/2022, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2017, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $4,451,046. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT EDUCATION FUND (TOP ED FUND) IMPROVES THE LIVES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TEXAS FAMILIES BY BUILDING POWER THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPENSES: TOP ED FUND INCREASES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN HARRIS, DALLAS, AND BEXAR COUNTIES. TOP ED FUND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO BECOME INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT BY INFORMING THEM OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CITY AND COUNTY), THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF AUTHORITY; HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE AND HOW AND WHEN PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS ARE CONDUCTED WHERE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE AND EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EXPENSES: THE TOP ED FUND IDENTIFIES ISSUES OF CONCERN IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND PARTNERS WITH EXPERTS TO PROVIDE TRAINING, HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS, AND HOST PUBLIC FORUMS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, SO THAT RESIDENTS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JOBS AND JOB TRAINING, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: TOP ED FUND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS IDENTIFY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL IN OUR TARGETED LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. ORGANIZERS WORK BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND IN GROUP SETTINGS WITH RESIDENTS TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY OUTREACH SKILLS AND HOW TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE THEIR NEIGHBORS IN JOINING THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS ALSO LEARN EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR PLANNING AND LEADING MEETINGS, ISSUE-CAMPAIGN PLANNING, ENGAGING THE MEDIA, AND INCREASING CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Walker President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Bonnie Mathias Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary Guzman Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabteh Davila Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Yael Ouzillou Former Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,690,153 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,690,153 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,895 |
| 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 | $5,764,243 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,110,000 |
| 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 | $2,039,188 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $302,037 |
| Payroll taxes | $207,475 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,874 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,993 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,642 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $393,961 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,909 |
| Office expenses | $20,971 |
| Information technology | $32,338 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $134,869 |
| Travel | $66,059 |
| 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 | $20,085 |
| All other expenses | $24,550 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,684,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,677,664 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $2,432,093 |
| Total assets | $12,109,757 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $303,449 |
| 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 | $303,449 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,334,171 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,472,137 |
| 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 | $12,109,757 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund has awarded $1,105,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: To support non-partisan activities to increase voter participation in November 2022 election. | $800,000 |
EVERY TEXAN - PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITES PURPOSE: The Grant Funds are a subgrant from Community Catalyst, Inc. and are to be used exclusively to fund the activities of the Project in accordance with the proposal and any addendum submitted to Community Catalyst. | $100,000 |
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND PURPOSE: The Grant Funds are a subgrant from Community Catalyst, Inc. and are to be used exclusively to fund the activities of the Project in accordance with the proposal and any addendum submitted to Community Catalyst, Inc. and all subsequent correspondence and proposal revisions submitted to and approved by Community Catalyst in writing | $180,000 |
REGISTER 2 VOTE PURPOSE: General Operation Support towards their mission. | $25,000 |