Texans Defending Democracy is located in North Richland Hills, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Texans Defending Democracy 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY IS A 501(C)(4), FORMED TO HELP EDUCATE ALL TEXANS ON THE REALITY OF HARMFUL POLICIES THAT AFFECT THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SOLIDARITY WITH ALL TEXANS EVERYWHERE, WHO HAVE REALIZED THAT THIS IS NOT THE TEXANS WE KNOW AND LOVE, AND TO SHOW THAT THERE IS ANOTHER WAY. WE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SPECIFIC PARTY OR CAMPAIGN--INSTEAD, WE STAND FOR THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS, UNITED UNDER IDEOLOGIES THAT BENEFIT US ALL. WE SEEK TO UNDERSCORE HOW BUZZWORDS AND EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION ARE WEAPONIZED TO INFLUENCE HARD-WORKING CITIZENS INTO VOTING AGAINST THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND WE ARE DEVOTED TO IDENTIFYING THOSE POLICIES THAT ARE BEING MISREPRESENTED TO TRY AND GAIN YOUR VOTE. WE WANT TO IDENTIFY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ACTIVELY WORK TO TAKE AWAY YOUR RIGHTS AS A HUMAN BEING, SO YOU CAN VOTE FOR ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL FIGHT TO MAKE TEXAS THE BEST IT CAN BE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY THAT WILL MAKE TEXAS BETTER THAN IT'S EVER BEEN BEFORE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SENDING OUT AN ISSUE-BASED MAILING AND INTERNET INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ON THE SUBJECTS OF VOTER MOBILIZATION, GUN CONTROL, AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christian Kramer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Downing Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Llewellyn Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gwenn Berud Executive Director | Officer | 2 | $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 | $1,203,326 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,203,326 |
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 | $1,203,326 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,193,326 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,193,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,980 |
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 | $9,980 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $9,980 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,980 |