Texas Appleseed
- Assets
- $10.5m
- Revenue
- $9.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 74-2804268
Organization Overview
Texas Appleseed is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Texas Appleseed employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Appleseed 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 Appleseed generated $9.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.6% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL TEXAS BY LEVERAGING THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEER LAWYERS, OTHER PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT, SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED FOR MORE THAN A DECADE TO ENSURE CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM ARE PROTECTED; THAT THEY ARE PLACED IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE; THAT JUDGES ARE TRAINED IN BEST PRACTICES; AND THAT COURT PRACTICES MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TWO COURT-APPOINTED MONITORS ARE CHARGED WITH REPORTING TO THE JUDGE ON PROGRESS OR INACTION OF COURT-ORDERED REFORMS OF TEXAS' FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE MONITORING TEAM COMPRISED EXPERTS IN CHILDREN'S LAW AND POLICY, CHILD WELFARE SPECIALISTS, DATA AND POLICY ANALYSTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AS WELL AS FORMER FOSTER YOUTH.
THE ORGANIZATION'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROJECT WORKED TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ENSURE JUSTICE DOES NOT HINGE ON ONE'S RACE OR WEALTH; INCARCERATION AND MONITORING ARE LAST RESORTS; AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM IS NOT USED AS A TOOL TO INFLICT LONG-TERM NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES ON PEOPLE'S LIVES, SUCH AS NOT HAVING THE ABILITY TO ACCESS HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ARE DATA-DRIVEN AND HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE, ARE IN LINE WITH BEST PRACTICES, AND ARE WRITTEN AND IMPLEMENTED IN A MANNER THAT PROMOTES EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL TEXANS.
THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATED FOR JUST AND EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF TEXANS, SUCH AS PREDATORY PAYDAY AND AUTO TITLE LENDING, HARMFUL DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES, ECONOMIC ABUSE, AND OTHER FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL NEEDS AND EXPAND THE IMPACT THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah Fowler Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $265,569 |
Linda Brooke Monitoring Dir. | 40 | $239,683 | |
Viveca Martinez Deputy Director | 40 | $194,656 | |
Monica Benedict Dep. Dir. Research | 40 | $183,980 | |
Deborah Borman Writing Director | 40 | $173,105 | |
Ann Baddour Director, Ffsp | 40 | $153,067 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Disability Rights Texas Court Monitoring | 12/30/23 | $1,391,795 |
Eric Wright & Associates Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $180,000 |
Arrigona And Associates Llc Court Monitoring | 12/30/23 | $477,014 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $429,352 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,239 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,394,524 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,841,115 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,479,534 |
| Investment income | $286,918 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $12,600 |
| 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 | $9,621,854 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $133,000 |
| 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. | $451,756 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,209 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,337,345 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $202,175 |
| Other employee benefits | $437,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $341,852 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,222 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $136,033 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,058,027 |
| Advertising and promotion | $74,643 |
| Office expenses | $18,803 |
| Information technology | $234,305 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $173,993 |
| Travel | $109,403 |
| 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 | $6,472 |
| Insurance | $11,969 |
| All other expenses | $9,322 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,916,078 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,334,486 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,313,135 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $215,893 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $448,452 |
| 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 | $38,465 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,827 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,961,250 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $198,175 |
| Total assets | $10,521,683 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $284,989 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,150 |
| 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 | $200,728 |
| Total liabilities | $498,867 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,453,756 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $569,060 |
| 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 | $10,521,683 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Texas Appleseed has awarded $90,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GENESIS WOMENS SHELTER & SUP PURPOSE: Financial Access | $10,000 |
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERIC PURPOSE: Financial Access | $10,000 |
TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT PURPOSE: Financial Access | $60,000 |
TEXAS MUSLIM WOMENS FOUND PURPOSE: Financial Access | $10,000 |