Texas Taxpayers And Research Association is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Taxpayers And Research Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Texas Taxpayers And Research Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Texas Taxpayers And Research Association generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE A SOUND AND EQUITABLE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE PROGRAM THROUGH PRINCIPLES OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY APPLICABLE TO THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO SOUND FISCAL POLICY BY SERVING AS AN ACTIVE REPRESENTATIVE IN LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND REGULATORY AREAS ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERSHIP REGARDING FISCAL ISSUES IN STATE GOVERNMENT. TOTAL MEMBERSHIP SERVED IS ABOUT 200 BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS.
COMMUNICATE WITH STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING MEMBERS' VIEWS ON FISCAL ISSUES IN STATE GOVERNMENT. TOTAL MEMBERSHIP SERVED IS ABOUT 200 BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dale K Craymer President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $387,160 |
Carl Walker Senior Analyst | Officer | 40 | $195,960 |
Sheryl S Pace Senior Analyst | Officer | 40 | $162,160 |
John P Kennedy Senior Analyst | 40 | $104,360 | |
Kevin J Koch Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William B Blaylock Immediate Past Chairman | 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 | $1,578,586 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,578,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $243,647 |
Investment income | $155 |
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 | $1,876,028 |
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. | $901,927 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,506 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $338,084 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,250 |
Other employee benefits | $23,662 |
Payroll taxes | $70,948 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,633 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $179,292 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $55,994 |
Information technology | $11,888 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $186,083 |
Travel | $324 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,585 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,629 |
Insurance | $8,592 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,882,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,905 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,488,517 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,567 |
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 | $3,965 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,801,954 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,486 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $410,417 |
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 | $495,903 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,306,051 |
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 | $1,801,954 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Texas Taxpayers And Research Association has recieved totaling $6,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Motion Picture Association Inc Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: General Support | $6,250 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Texas 2036 Dallas, TX | $8,771,801 | $7,266,075 |
Center For Public Policy Priorities Austin, TX | $3,214,366 | $3,743,182 |
Center For Civic Policy Albuquerque, NM | $6,027,484 | $3,269,495 |
Texas Taxpayers And Research Association Austin, TX | $1,801,954 | $1,876,028 |
Pelican Institute For Public Policy New Orleans, LA | $964,279 | $2,341,742 |
Campaign For Liberty Lake Jackson, TX | $162,335 | $694,119 |
Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation Dallas, TX | $262,505 | $575,066 |
New Mexico Ethics Watch Albuquerque, NM | $32,960 | $211,184 |
Liberty Center For God And Country Katy, TX | $8,915 | $93,288 |
Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry Education Network San Antonio, TX | $24,422 | $0 |
Propter Strategies Inc Dallas, TX | $0 | $0 |
Texas Independent Voter Project Austin, TX | $5,932 | $0 |