Austin Tenants Council
- Assets
- $166.0k
- Revenue
- $261.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Mercedes, TX
- Founding
- 10/1973
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 23-7312901
Organization Overview
Austin Tenants Council is located in Mercedes, TX. The organization was established in 1973. As of 09/2023, Austin Tenants Council employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Tenants Council 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 09/2023, Austin Tenants Council generated $261.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $382.1k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A TENANTS COUNSELING SERVICE; TO EDUCATE TENANTS IN THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO SUPPLY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TENANT GROUPS; AND TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE LEGAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF ALL TENANTS, IN PARTICULAR LOW-INCOME TENANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LANDLORD AND TENANT SERVICES. THE TELEPHONE COUNSELING PROGRAM SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING NEEDS OF CALLERS CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTES. PHONES ARE ANSWERED BY TRAINED COUNCELORS WHO OFFER OPTIONS, REFER CALLERS TO OTHER AGENCIES OR SUGGEST LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH LEGAL AID, LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICES, ETC. THE RENTAL'S RIGHTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME RENTERS ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS FOR REPAIRS BY ASSISTING THE TENANTS IN SENDING PROPER WRITTEN REQUESTS. MEDIATIONS AND NEGOTIONS WITH THE LANDLORD MAY ALSO PLAY A ROLE.
FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM HELPS ANY PERSON IN THE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREA WHO HAS BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN THE RENTAL, SALE, FINANCING OR APPRAISAL OF HOUSING. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, OR STATUS AS A STUDENT. THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Flannigan Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Wheaton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Jones Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aja Gair Executive Director | Trustee | 8 | $26,729 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $259,338 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,816 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $261,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $261,155 |
| 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. | $26,729 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,079 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $155,949 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,264 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,544 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,037 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $40 |
| Office expenses | $4,609 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,421 |
| Travel | $56 |
| 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 | $83 |
| Insurance | $11,203 |
| All other expenses | $9,863 |
| Total functional expenses | $382,095 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $98,753 |
| 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 | $166,042 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,836 |
| 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 | $4,482 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,318 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,724 |
| 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 | $166,042 |