Commission Shift is located in Laredo, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Commission Shift employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commission Shift 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
COMMISSION SHIFT IS BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT TO HOLD THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS MISSION IN A SHIFTING ENERGY LANDSCAPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMISION SHIFT WORKS TO HOLD THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS MISSION THROUGH SUCH ACTIVITIES AS RESEARCHING AND REPORTING ON AGENCY OPERATIONS; BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE AGENCY'S MISSION AND OPERATIONS; PROVIDING TECHNICAL INPUT AND COMMENT ON AGENCY DECISIONS; AND ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE INPUT ON AGENCY DECISIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Virginia Palacios Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,500 |
Steve Brown Board President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Love Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ira Yates Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $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 | $921,703 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $921,703 |
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 | $921,703 |
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. | $94,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,649 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $40,615 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,689 |
Payroll taxes | $10,356 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,315 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,245 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,579 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,825 |
Travel | $378 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $950 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,174 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $313,225 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $620,762 |
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 | $620,762 |
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 | $12,284 |
Total liabilities | $12,284 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $608,478 |
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 | $620,762 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Commission Shift has recieved totaling $919,118.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $348,618 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $250,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $115,000 |
Tortuga Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $75,000 |
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: REFORM OIL AND GAS OVERSIGHT BY BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT TO HOLD THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS (RRC) ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS MISSION IN A SHIFTING ENERGY LANDSCAPE | $50,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pecan Street Inc Austin, TX | $2,585,381 | $1,924,749 |
Southwest Research And Information Center Albuquerque, NM | $1,613,779 | $1,389,913 |
2030 Inc Santa Fe, NM | $352,745 | $826,634 |
The Nelac Institute Weatherford, TX | $11,478 | $812,320 |
Commission Shift Laredo, TX | $620,762 | $921,703 |
Environment Texas Research And Policy Center Inc Austin, TX | $705,644 | $312,437 |
Policy Solutions Institute Education Fund Albuquerque, NM | $69,498 | $0 |
Oklahoma Sustainability Network Association Oklahoma City, OK | $106,862 | $0 |
Langtree-Duck Farm Eco Center Raywood, TX | $320,647 | $0 |
Texas Clean Energy Coalition Austin, TX | $59,065 | $0 |
Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | $97,102 | $0 |
The Edward G Schlieder Urban Waste Management & Research Chair Trust New Orleans, LA | $1,614,958 | $108,993 |