Texas Watch
- Assets
- $399.9k
- Revenue
- $488.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 04/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2881401
Organization Overview
Texas Watch is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Watch 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 Watch generated $488.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NON-PARTISAN CITIZEN ADVOCACY DEDICATED TO ENSURING INSURANCE COMPANIES AND OTHER CORPORATIONS ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEXAS WATCH CONDUCTED CONSUMER ADVOCACY, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, INSURANCE, PRODUCT SAFETY AND FAMILY SAFETY ISSUES. TEXAS WATCH RELEASED MULTIPLE REPORTS ON THE STATE OF TEXAS CONSUMER PROTECTION SYSTEM AND THE EFFECT OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIONS ON THE TEXAS CONSUMER AND PROVIDED CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EDUCATION MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Willie Chapman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Nelson Alex Winslow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Sandra Haverlah President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Ware Wendell Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,128 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $458,128 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $226 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$59 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $447 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $488,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $350,210 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,379 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,359 |
| Office expenses | $5,126 |
| Information technology | $14,184 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,325 |
| Travel | $1,561 |
| 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 | $3,230 |
| Insurance | $2,990 |
| All other expenses | $6,658 |
| Total functional expenses | $478,610 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,832 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,678 |
| 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 | $3,708 |
| Other assets | $4,702 |
| Total assets | $399,920 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,044 |
| 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 | $4,044 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $395,876 |
| 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 | $399,920 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Texas Watch has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE CONSUMER PROTECTION | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cis Conference Inc Sherman, TX | $3,243,722 | $396,603 |
Foundation For Information Accountability And Governance Little Rock, AR | $804,996 | $643,342 |
Texas Watch Austin, TX | $399,920 | $488,720 |
Scamawarenessorg Dallas, TX | $0 | $0 |
Texas Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc Austin, TX | $15,371 | $0 |
Better Business Bureau Consumer Education Foundation Beaumont, TX | $24,664 | $0 |
New Mexico Utility Shareholders Alliance Albuquerque, NM | $0 | $0 |
International Supply Chain Protection Organization Mckinney, TX | $43,550 | $0 |