Reform Austin Inc
- Assets
- $732.9k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-4329726
Organization Overview
Reform Austin Inc is located in Austin, TX. 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. Reform Austin Inc 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, Reform Austin Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.3%) per year over the past 4 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
RA NEWS IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC MONEY AND THE POLICIES THAT SHAPE EVERYDAY LIFE IN TEXAS. WE PROVIDE INDEPENDENT REPORTING FOR A BETTER TEXAS AND (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REFORM AUSTIN (RA) IS A DAILY NEWS WEBSITE THAT USES PROFESSIONAL REPORTING FROM A NETWORK OF LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE READERS ABOUT TEXAS, TEXAS POLITICS, AND THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. RA IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC MONEY AND THE POLICIES THAT SHAPE EVERYDAY LIFE IN TEXAS. WE PROVIDE INDEPENDENT REPORTING FOR A BETTER TEXAS AND ARE FOCUSED ON LONG-FORM, INVESTIGATIVE AND ENTERPRISE REPORTING.
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Financial Statements
| 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 | $1,314,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,314,000 |
| 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 | $1,314,000 |
| 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. | $30,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $250,953 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,030 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,239 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,431 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $251,858 |
| Advertising and promotion | $197,683 |
| Office expenses | $5,680 |
| Information technology | $3,089 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $90,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $4,621 |
| All other expenses | $98,755 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,110,863 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $732,861 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $732,861 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $829 |
| Grants payable | $500,000 |
| 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 | $500,829 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $232,032 |
| 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 | $732,861 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Reform Austin Inc has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PASTORS FOR TEXAS CHILDREN PURPOSE: Gen'l Support | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Gen'l Support | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |