Jail Project Of Texas
- Assets
- $773.4k
- Revenue
- $895.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Cypress, TX
- Founding
- 05/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2666807
Organization Overview
Jail Project Of Texas is located in Cypress, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (I50) the organization is classified as: Administration of Justice, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jail Project Of Texas employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jail Project Of Texas 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, Jail Project Of Texas generated $895.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $447.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 51.7% per year over the past 5 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF TEXAS JAIL PROJECT IS TO EMPOWER INCARCERATED PEOPLE IN COUNTY JAILS BY LIFTING THEIR VOICES THROUGH STORIES, TESTIMONIES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. WE HOLD JAILS AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE - INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND LAWMAKERS ABOUT CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, STRUCTURAL RACISM, AND THE PUNITIVE ATTITUDES UNDERLYING THE MISTREATMENT AND MEDICAL NEGLECT INSIDE TEXAS COUNTY JAILS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
(1)AS PART OF OUR CORE NARRATIVE SHIFT AND STORYTELLING WORK, WE LAUNCHED A DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF 100 STORIES OF INCARCERATED PEOPLE ON SHEDDINGLIGHT.IN (2)WE CONTRIBUTED TO 41 STATE AND NATIONAL NEWS STORIES - BOTH PRINT, TV AND ONLINE - ON COUNTY JAILS INCLUDING 3 OP-EDS. (3)WE FACILITATED LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY BY 7 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND EXPERTS PLUS 2 TJP STAFF MEMBERS. WE ALSO FACILITATED PUBLIC COMMENTS BY 12 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND STATE AGENCIES. ONE TJP STAFF MEMBER WHO'S ALSO A COMMUNITY MEMBER PROVIDED WEEKLY PUBLIC COMMENT AT THEIR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR OVER 40 WEEKS. (4)WE LAUNCHED AND RAN A REVOLVING COMMUNITY BAIL FUND IN SMITH COUNTY TO SUPPORT PRETRIAL INDIVIDUALS INCARCERATED IN SMITH COUNTY JAIL. (5)AS PART OF OUR ADVOCACY AND CASE WORK, WE RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO OVER 480 EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS ON OUR HELPLINE. (6)WE RECORDED OVER 1200 PHONE INTERVIEWS, JAIL EMAILS AND LETTERS FROM INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. (7)WE FILED OVER 55 COMPLAINTS WITH VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES AND REFERRED OVER 50 TO COALITION ALLIES. (8)WE DISBURSED MUTUAL AID TO OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY PRETRIAL DETENTION AND THE COUNTY JAIL AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. (9)WE CONTRIBUTED TO 1 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION OF PRETRIAL INDIVIDUALS DETAINED UNDER OPERATION LONE STAR THAT WAS FILED BY A STATEWIDE COALITION OF OVER 50 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND IMMIGRATION RIGHTS GROUPS. (10)WE PROVIDED BRIEFINGS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE, COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEES AND BLACK AND LATINO CAUCUSES IN THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE (HOUSE). (11)WE PROVIDED ONE BRIEFING TO THE GOVERNOR'S DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN TEXAS COUNTY JAILS. (12)AS PART OF OUR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY WORK, WE FILED MULTIPLE PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS IN 5 COUNTIES SPANNING MULTIPLE STATE AGENCIES.
IN RESPONSE TO THE WINTER STORM URI, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED MUTUAL AID VIA CASH TRANSFERS TO 220 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maria Anna Esparza Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Alycia Welch President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Hanson Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Sloan Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eboni Calbow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,762 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $884,630 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $894,392 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $649 |
| 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 | $895,041 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $129,119 |
| 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 | $211,998 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,218 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,567 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $29,314 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,292 |
| Information technology | $1,724 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,769 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $84 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,355 |
| All other expenses | $914 |
| Total functional expenses | $447,924 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,037 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $771,354 |
| 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 | $773,391 |
| 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 | $60,936 |
| Other liabilities | $6,757 |
| Total liabilities | $67,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $625,973 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,725 |
| 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 | $773,391 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Jail Project Of Texas has recieved totaling $406,574.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF JAIL PROJECT OF TEXAS | $105,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Simmons Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS HELD PRETRIAL IN 238 TEXAS COUNTY JAILS THROUGH STORYTELLING, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND POWER BUILDING | $30,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $25,000 |
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