The Texas Democracy Foundation

Organization Overview

The Texas Democracy Foundation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Democracy Foundation employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Democracy Foundation 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, Texas Democracy Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER,PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT, LITERATURE AND THE ARTS THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS OBSERVER, A BIMONTHLY PERIODICAL

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY JOURNAL, THE TEXAS OBSERVER, SERVING 3,500 SUBSCRIBERS, DISTRIBUTING AN ADDITIONAL 1,500 COPIES THROUGH BOOKSTORES. FURNISHED COPIES TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UPON REQUEST FOR USE IN CLASSROOMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Kanin
Publisher
$72,680
Abby Rapoport
President
$0
Peter Ravella
Treasurer
$0
Cari Marshall
Director
$0
Carrie James
Director
$0
Carlton Carl
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$176,750
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,619,042
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,795,792
Total Program Service Revenue$48,772
Investment income $8,968
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $15,042
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $27,137
Net Income from Fundraising Events $12,167
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,907,878

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that The Texas Democracy Foundation has recieved totaling $469,071.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Arts & Culture

$125,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR THE TEXAS OBSERVER TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH REPORTING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES

$100,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS OBSERVER'S INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS DESK TO CORRECT THE FIELDS LACK OF JOURNALISTIC ATTENTION TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND STORIES THAT INFORM AND EMPOWER INDIGENOUS READERS

$75,000
Passport Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: PUBLIC HEALTH WATCH LAUNCH SUPPORT ANOTHER ORGANIZ

$60,000
Commonwealth Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PUBLIC HEALTH WATCH: MEDICAID EXPANSION REPORTING

$32,000
St Davids Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: HEALTH ACCESS GRANT

$15,000
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