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 12/2022, 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.
For the year ending 12/2022, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility generated $422.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $368.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS ADDRESSING THOSEISSUES THAT AFFECT DAY-TO-DAY LIVES, BUDGETS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OFINDIVIDUALS AFFECTED. THIS RESEARCH WILL BE THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPINGEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. INITIAL STUDIES WILL FOCUS ON THE STATE OF TEXASBUDGET AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF REPURPOSING OFRESOURCES,ADJUSTING REVENUE POLICY AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS ADDRESSING THOSEISSUES THAT AFFECT DAY-TO-DAY LIVES, BUDGETS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OFINDIVIDUALS AFFECTED. THIS RESEARCH WILL BE THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPINGEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. INITIAL STUDIES WILL FOCUS ON THE STATE OF TEXASBUDGET AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF REPURPOSING OFRESOURCES,ADJUSTING REVENUE POLICY AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.THE RESULTS OF THIS RESEARCH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO WRITTEN MATERIALSTHAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL ASGRASSROOTS LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS. THESE MATERIALS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOTHE PRESS TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC IS AWARE OF THEIR AVAILABILITY.ALL PUBLICATIONS WILL BE WRITTEN WITH A VIEW TOWARD EXPLORING THE BROADRANGE OF APPROACHES AND SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN ORDERTO ENSURE A FULL AND OPEN MINDED PRESENTATION OF THE FACTS.
PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TOTHE GENERAL PUBLIC
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Hardin President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $115,666 |
Jeff Cason Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kyle Biedermann 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 | $422,678 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $422,678 |
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 | $422,678 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $115,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $96,916 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,416 |
Other employee benefits | $44,876 |
Payroll taxes | $16,263 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,102 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,635 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,758 |
Advertising and promotion | $33,412 |
Office expenses | $9,901 |
Information technology | $7,931 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $14,939 |
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 | $368,815 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,457 |
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 | $133,457 |
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 | $4,197 |
Total liabilities | $4,197 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $129,260 |
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 | $133,457 |
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