Texas Organizing Project Education Fund

Organization Overview

Texas Organizing Project Education Fund is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Organizing Project Education Fund 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 12/2021, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund generated $8.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $3,346,046. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT EDUCATION FUND (TOP ED FUND) IMPROVES THE LIVES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TEXAS FAMILIES BY BUILDING POWER THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPENSES: TOP ED FUND INCREASES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN HARRIS, DALLAS, AND BEXAR COUNTIES. TOP ED FUND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO BECOME INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT BY INFORMING THEM OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CITY AND COUNTY), THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF AUTHORITY; HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE AND HOW AND WHEN PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS ARE CONDUCTED WHERE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE AND EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS.


PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EXPENSES: THE TOP ED FUND IDENTIFIES ISSUES OF CONCERN IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND PARTNERS WITH EXPERTS TO PROVIDE TRAINING, HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS, AND HOST PUBLIC FORUMS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, SO THAT RESIDENTS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JOBS AND JOB TRAINING, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS.


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: TOP ED FUND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS IDENTIFY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL IN OUR TARGETED LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. ORGANIZERS WORK BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND IN GROUP SETTINGS WITH RESIDENTS TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY OUTREACH SKILLS AND HOW TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE THEIR NEIGHBORS IN JOINING THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS ALSO LEARN EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR PLANNING AND LEADING MEETINGS, ISSUE-CAMPAIGN PLANNING, ENGAGING THE MEDIA, AND INCREASING CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Debra Walker
President
$0
Yael Ouzillou
Treasurer
$0
Bonnie Mathias
Director
$0
Elizabteh Davila
Director
$0
Mary Guzman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$8,220,610
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,220,610
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 $8,262,935

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund has awarded $595,000 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FIXSAPD

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FIXSAPD AND PROPOSITION B.

$225,000

CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Change law or policy in accordance with the proposal submitted to CCAF.

$212,500

ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: To support MOVE TCFs work on criminal justice reform.

$100,000

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: The Grant Funds are a subgrant from Community Catalyst, Inc. and are to be used exclusively to fund the activities of the Project in accordance with the proposal and any addendum submitted to Community Catalyst.

$50,000

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: Supporting KNON"s production of podcast material that spotlights non-partisan racial, economic and social justice movement work in Dallas.

$7,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 41 grants that Texas Organizing Project Education Fund has recieved totaling $5,963,882.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$825,000
Episcopal Health Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Raise Community Voices

$500,000
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$418,750
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$418,750
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$418,750
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$418,750
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