Texas Fair Defense Project is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Texas Fair Defense Project employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Fair Defense Project 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 Fair Defense Project generated $829.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.5% 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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TEXAS FAIR DEFENSE PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT TO END THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY IN TEXAS. WE ENVISION A SYSTEM OF JUSTICE THAT UPHOLDS THE DIGNITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, RACE, OR GENDER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING 2023:* TFDP HAD 10 CLINICS, WHICH PROVIDED 138 PEOPLE WITH RESOURCES RELATED TO CRIMINAL RECORD-CLEARING AND CLEARING DRIVERS LICENSE/CLASS C HOLDS. TFDP ALSO HOSTED 2 KNOW YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARING RIGHTS PRESENTATIONS, WHICH PROVIDED INFORMATION TO 168 PEOPLE.* TFDP'S SYSTEMS NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDED FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES TO ABOUT 80% OF NEW APPLICANTS.* TFDP WORKED WITH A GROUP OF JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS TO UPDATE TEXAS LAW HELPS OCCUPATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE PRO SE PETITION, WHICH WENT INTO EFFECT SEPTEMBER 2023.* TFDP'S SYSTEMIC LITIGATION TEAM FILED 5 MAJOR LAWSUITS, INCLUDING LITIGATION TO END OVER-DETENTION, TO OPEN COURTS TO THE PRESS AND PUBLIC, AND TO GUARANTEE TIMELY APPOINTMENT OF QUALITY COUNSEL FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Geoffrey Burkhart Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $86,843 |
Allison Hartry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Cukerbaum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Marsh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mauria Atzil Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniela Bloch Director | Trustee | 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 | $828,465 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $828,465 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $249 |
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 | $829,144 |
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. | $86,843 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,053 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $691,947 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74,955 |
Payroll taxes | $59,829 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,835 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,400 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,629 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $20,448 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,734 |
Travel | $10,391 |
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 | $1,777 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,122,141 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,292 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,383 |
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 | $11,205 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $52,647 |
Total assets | $202,527 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,033 |
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 | $57,126 |
Total liabilities | $61,159 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$97,045 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,413 |
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 | $202,527 |