Deeds Not Words is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deeds Not Words 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, Deeds Not Words generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $814.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 4 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:
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DEEDS NOT WORDS SEEKS TO ELEVATE THE VOICES AND POWER OF YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY TRAINING, PROVIDING THEM THE TOOLS AND SKILLS THAT THEY NEED TO MAKE CHANGE AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL, CREATING A MORE GENDER EQUAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEEDS NOT WORDS NOW HAS 19 CHAPTERS AT HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES THROUGHOUT TEXAS. THROUGH THOSE CHAPTERS, WE HAVE TRAINED YOUNG WOMEN TO MAKE CHANGE ON THEIR COLLEGE CAMPUSES (ADVOCATING FOR MENSTRUAL EQUITY, FOR EXAMPLE), AT THE CITY COUNCIL LEVEL IN EL PASO (ADVOCATING FOR A RESOLUTION ON POSITIVE, SCIENCE BASED SEX EDUCATION) AND IN AUSTIN (ADVOCATING FOR A PAID SICK LEAVE ORDINANCE), AND ON THE STATE LEVEL WHERE OUR ADVOCATES HAVE BEEN AN INSTRUMENTAL PART OF PASSING 25 BILLS INTO LAW (FOCUSED ON SEXUAL ASSAULT REFORMS AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS IN OUR SCHOOLS). WE HAVE ALSO TRAINED YOUNG WOMEN IN EACH OF OUR CHAPTERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH VOTER REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION AT THE BALLOT BOX.
MOVEMENT MUJERES INVESTS IN THE LEADERSHIP OF WOMEN OF COLOR, INCLUDING WITH 25 TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS. THE FELLOWSHIP TRAINS 25 WOMEN TO SERVE IN POSITIONS OF POWER, WHETHER THAT'S IN ELECTED OFFICE OR IN SOCIAL JUSTICE OR NONPROFITS. MOVEMENT MUJERES ADDITIONALLY PLANS TO TRAIN 1,000 WOMEN OF COLOR IN LEADERSHIP,
DEFEND THE FRONTLINE AND WOMEN'S MARCH. PROTECTING AND INDEMINFY WORKERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE WORKING TO PROVIDE SAFE, LEGAL ABORTION CARE IN STATES THAT PROVIDE IT. THE FUND WILL BE USED TO COVER CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amber Davis Prior Ed | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Andrea Reyes Temp Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Sushma Smith Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Carri Twigg Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ana Gonzalez Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Emmett Shelling Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $1,044,065 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,044,065 |
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 | $1,044,065 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,605 |
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. | $77,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,167 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,526 |
Payroll taxes | $418,060 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $800 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,243 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,719 |
Office expenses | $6,355 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,757 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,834 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $88,673 |
Total functional expenses | $814,521 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $649,063 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other assets | $12,145 |
Total assets | $661,208 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $54,412 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $97,317 |
Total liabilities | $151,729 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $509,479 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $661,208 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Deeds Not Words has recieved totaling $325,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $200,000 |
Jolt Initiative Austin, TX PURPOSE: GRANT | $44,750 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $40,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $25,000 |
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
Louis And Anne Abrons Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Survivors Of Torture Austin, TX | $207,081 | $1,133,227 |
Deeds Not Words Austin, TX | $661,208 | $1,044,065 |
Voices for Global Change New Orleans, LA | $75,900 | $304,138 |
Bayto Yiakl Usa Inc San Antonio, TX | $368,373 | $372,520 |
Serve Northwest Arkansas Inc Fayetteville, AR | $1,603,233 | $1,014,597 |
Rights & Resolution Advocates Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $6,125 | $0 |
Rescue Pink Inc Cypress, TX | $247,212 | $0 |
Radiant Hope Inc Shamrock, TX | $2,140 | $0 |
West Africa Fistula Center Foundation Denison, TX | $125,823 | $43,325 |
International Society Of Human Unity Windom, TX | $134,153 | $0 |
Freedom Youth Project Foundation San Antonio, TX | $5,109 | $0 |
Fourteenth International Meeting On Ferroelectricity San Antonio, TX | $44,059 | $0 |