Fiscal Index Foundation, operating under the name Texans For Fiscal Responsibility, is located in Leander, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texans For Fiscal Responsibility is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS ADDRESSING THOSE ISSUES THAT AFFECT DAY-TO-DAY LIVES, BUDGETS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED. THIS RESEARCH WILL BE THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. INITIAL STUDIES WILL FOCUS ON THE STATE OF TEXAS BUDGET AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF REPURPOSING OF RESOURCES,ADJUSTING REVENUE POLICY AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. THE RESULTS OF THIS RESEARCH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS GRASSROOTS LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS. THESE MATERIALS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TO THE PRESS TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC IS AWARE OF THEIR AVAILABILITY. ALL PUBLICATIONS WILL BE WRITTEN WITH A VIEW TOWARD EXPLORING THE BROAD RANGE OF APPROACHES AND SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN ORDER TO ENSURE A FULL AND OPEN MINDED PRESENTATION OF THE FACTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS ADDRESSING THOSE ISSUES THAT AFFECT DAY-TO-DAY LIVES, BUDGETS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED. THIS RESEARCH WILL BE THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. INITIAL STUDIES WILL FOCUS ON THE STATE OF TEXAS BUDGET AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF REPURPOSING OF RESOURCES,ADJUSTING REVENUE POLICY AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Hardin Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $62,500 |
John Cary Chesire President | Officer | 5 | $13,333 |
Matt Rinaldi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathan Stickland Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stuart Spitzer Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $227,342 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,342 |
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 | $227,342 |
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 | $75,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,150 |
Payroll taxes | $5,801 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,416 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,242 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,417 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $151,945 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,608 |
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 | $76,608 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,211 |
Total liabilities | $1,211 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,397 |
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 | $76,608 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oklahoma Policy Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,126,179 | $3,025,973 |
Citizens For Self-Governance Houston, TX | $2,380,272 | $2,182,722 |
Texas After Violence Project Austin, TX | $611,519 | $880,785 |
Texas Gun Sense Austin, TX | $303,969 | $259,721 |
Fiscal Index Foundation Leander, TX | $76,608 | $227,342 |
Pro-Life Waco Waco, TX | $101,595 | $0 |
Advancing Freedom Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $55 | $0 |