Texas Freedom Network
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2736849
Organization Overview
Texas Freedom Network is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Freedom Network employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Freedom Network 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 Freedom Network generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 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 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, STATE AND LOCAL LOBBYING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONITOR SOCIAL-JUSTICE ISSUES BEFORE STATE AND LOCAL POLICY-MAKING BODIES AND ENGAGE SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
ORGANIZE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AROUND CURRENT SOCIAL-JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE STATE.
ORGANIZE VOTER ENGAGEMENT AND ISSUE-BASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS FOR SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Valerie Benavidez President & Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $160,986 |
Marshall Ryan Valentine Chief Operating & Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $130,952 |
Rachel Glast Senior Development Director | 20 | $110,558 | |
Erika Lynn Forbes Until 1121 Outreach & Faith Manager | 20 | $108,882 | |
Quinn Daniel Communications Strategist | 20 | $105,754 | |
Brockway Emma Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $86,213 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,214,563 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,300,776 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $65 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,333 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,269,508 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $161,250 |
| 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. | $117,946 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,441 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $357,983 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,060 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,649 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,978 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,004 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,777 |
| Travel | $17,295 |
| 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 | $5,787 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $46,704 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,079,794 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $776,857 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $693,043 |
| 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 | $314,368 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,784,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,715 |
| 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 | $45,715 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,665,283 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $73,270 |
| 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 | $1,784,268 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Texas Freedom Network has awarded $161,250 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: REGRANT UNDER TERMS OF TYPA MOU | $53,750 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: REGRANT UNDER TERMS OF TYPA MOU | $53,750 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: REGRANT UNDER TERMS OF TYPA MOU | $53,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Texas Freedom Network has recieved totaling $1,466,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $600,000 |
Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated Walnut, CA | | $275,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $75,000 |
Texas Organizing Project San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: Change law or policy in accordance with the proposal submitted. | $75,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Advocacy Center Of Collin County Inc Plano, TX | $23,488,497 | $7,564,621 |
Silicon Integration Initiative Inc Austin, TX | $4,299,705 | $3,149,053 |
Foundation Of The American Board Of Trial Advocates Dallas, TX | $4,267,754 | $1,652,539 |
Workers Defense Action Fund Austin, TX | $1,150,682 | $1,880,062 |
Texas Values Austin, TX | $1,440,181 | $1,721,682 |
Organization Of Chinese Americans Inc Houston, TX | $408,093 | $1,032,474 |
Texas Freedom Network Austin, TX | $1,784,268 | $1,269,508 |
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research Dallas, TX | $207,084 | $781,926 |
Family Shelter Of So Oklahoma Serv For Victims Of Domestic Violence Ardmore, OK | $2,939,168 | $950,749 |
Texas Impact Austin, TX | $18,836 | $487,097 |
Terra-Genesis Inc San Antonio, TX | $209,432 | $593,503 |
Heritage Defense Leander, TX | $357,467 | $567,921 |