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EIN 38-3740913

Texas Fair Defense Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Austin
State
Texas
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
Description
Texas Fair Defense Project fights to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas and envisions a justice system that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people. They have served over 200 clients in record clearing and Class C misdemeanor cases, conducted litigation research in 5 lawsuits, and helped file 6 bills in the Texas Legislature.
Total revenues
$829,144
2023
Total expenses
$1,122,141
2023
Total assets
$202,527
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Texas Fair Defense Project

During 2023:* TFDP had 10 clinics, which provided 138 people with resources related to criminal record-clearing and clearing drivers license/Class C holds. TFDP also hosted 2 Know Your Criminal Record Clearing Rights presentations, which provided information to 168 people.* TFDP's Systems Navigation program provided food pantry resources to about 80% of new applicants.* TFDP worked with a group of judges and attorneys to update Texas Law Helps Occupational Drivers License pro se petition, which went into effect September 2023.* TFDP's Systemic Litigation team filed 5 major lawsuits, including litigation to end over-detention, to open courts to the press and public, and to guarantee timely appointment of quality counsel for all.

Grants made by Texas Fair Defense Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Austin Justice CoalitionAjc Mission$456,653

Who funds Texas Fair Defense Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$208,910
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$30,858
Michael and Alice Kuhn FoundationGeneral Support of the Organization$30,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Texas Fair Defense Project

NameTitleCompensation
Katie KisInterim Executive Director
Sarah Mae JenningsPro Bono Program Director
Amanda WoogPast Executive Director$113,500
Camilla HsuPast Interim Executive Director
Geoffrey BurkhartPast Executive Director$86,843
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Texas Fair Defense Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$828,465
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$249
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$430
Total revenues$829,144

Form 990s for Texas Fair Defense Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-01990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,858 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
314 E Highland Mall Blvd 204
Austin, TX 78752
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
fairdefense.org/ 
Phone
(512) 637-5220
IRS details
EIN
38-3740913
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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