Progress Texas is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progress Texas 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, Progress Texas generated $216.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $177.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PROGRESS TEXAS IS A NON-PROFIT MEDIA ORGANIZATION ADVOCATING FOR PROGRESSIVE IDEALS AND POLICIES IN OUR STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRESS TEXAS WORKS WITH A COALITION OF PARTNERS FROM AROUND TEXAS ADVOCATING FOR A VARIETY OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO A GROWING MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Blaine Wesner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dave Glassco Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Mankoff Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Edward Espinoza Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $215,983 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $215,983 |
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 | $45,441 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,730 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,607 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,101 |
Travel | $521 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $40,363 |
Total functional expenses | $177,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,647 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,630 |
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 | $368 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $50,645 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $213,772 |
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 | $213,772 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | -$163,127 |
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 | $50,645 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Progress Texas has recieved totaling $105,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Progressnow Lansing, MI PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $55,000 |
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees Washington, DC PURPOSE: General | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | $15,201,181 | $18,813,950 |
Jolt Initiative Austin, TX | $2,310,398 | $1,716,414 |
Reform Austin Inc Austin, TX | $732,861 | $1,314,000 |
Progress Texas Institute Austin, TX | $0 | $952,190 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |
League Of Women Voters Of Texas Education Fund Austin, TX | $37,013 | $60,874 |
Capital Of Texas Media Foundation Austin, TX | $119,637 | $450,078 |
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Inc San Antonio, TX | -$5,407 | $308,221 |
Fund For Social Impact Little Rock, AR | $287,981 | $69,021 |
Somos Accion Santa Fe, NM | $220,436 | $387,374 |
Christians Engaged Richardson, TX | $77,334 | $309,331 |
Oklahomans For A Prosperous Future Inc Tulsa, OK | $365,003 | $500,000 |