Texas Defender Service
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0481649
Organization Overview
Texas Defender Service is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Defender Service employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Defender Service 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 Defender Service generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A FAIR AND JUST CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM & REDUCE USE OF THE DEATH PENALTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TDS PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT INMATES ON TEXAS' DEATH ROW, CONSULTS WITH OTHER LAWYERS LITIGATING SUCH CASES, INTERVENES IN CASES WHERE EXPERT LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS URGENTLY NEEDED, AND ENGAGES IN ISSUE ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. TDS' MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH A FAIR AND JUST CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN TEXAS. THERE ARE FIVE ASPECTS OF TDS' WORK, ALL OF WHICH AIM TO IMPROVE THE FAIRNESS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION PROVIDED TO INDIGENT PERSONS IN TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS: (SEE SCHEDULE O)* LITIGATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION POST-CONVICTION LITIGATION AND CONSULTING TO REDUCE NEW DEATH SENTENCES. THE LITIGATION DEPARTMENT ALSO CONSULTS ON HIGH-RISK PRE-TRIAL CASES ON WHICH THE MITIGATION UNIT IS APPOINTED.* MITIGATION UNIT PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION AS MITIGATION SPECIALISTS ON CAPITAL AND NON-CAPITAL CASES ACROSS THE STATE. THE UNIT FOCUSES ON PRE-TRIAL CASES TO REDUCE NEW DEATH SENTENCES.* POLICY ADVOCACY PROVIDES SYSTEMIC RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND REPORT PUBLICATION REGARDING THE TEXAS DEATH PENALTY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES.* CAPITAL LITIGATION COMMUNICATION IS A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE CHANCES FOR CAPITAL LITIGATION SUCCESS AND ERODE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE DEATH PENALTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Mcniel Executive Director To 10/21 | Officer | 40 | $108,975 |
Jennae Swiergula Interim Executive Dir From 11/21 | Officer | 40 | $94,230 |
Randi Chavez Interim Executive Dir From 11/21 | Officer | 40 | $80,348 |
Murray Fogler Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samy Khalil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noah Graubert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $62,604 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $280,541 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $433,274 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $776,419 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $726,857 |
| Investment income | $2,710 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,719 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,499,267 |
| 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. | $317,331 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,736 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $642,250 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,342 |
| Other employee benefits | $86,439 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,979 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,789 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $79,237 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $72,311 |
| Information technology | $11,629 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,654 |
| Travel | $64,321 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,866 |
| Interest | $3,349 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,175 |
| Insurance | $22,087 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,637,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,040 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,220,801 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $410,688 |
| 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 | $452,075 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,926 |
| Total assets | $2,095,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,055 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $36,308 |
| 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 | $193,530 |
| Total liabilities | $272,893 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,773,245 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,392 |
| 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 | $2,095,530 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Texas Defender Service has recieved totaling $251,639.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fund For Nonviolence Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: CAPITAL LITIGATION COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT | $100,000 |
Fund For Nonviolence Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT | $47,840 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $28,799 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Epoch Public Foundation Houston, TX | $20,991,555 | $11,992,297 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | $7,660,600 | $4,197,734 |
American Civil Liberties Union Houston, TX | $4,417,002 | $2,671,713 |
Texas Defender Service Austin, TX | $2,095,530 | $1,499,267 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $1,895,665 | $1,221,069 |
Reprieve Us New Orleans, LA | $741,746 | $1,101,556 |
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated Little Rock, AR | $4,097,213 | $961,394 |
American Civil Liberties Union New Orleans, LA | $1,434,774 | $753,307 |
Southwest Womens Law Center Albuquerque, NM | $703,756 | $641,076 |
American Stewards Of Liberty Inc Georgetown, TX | $59,719 | $331,714 |
Welfare Rights Organization New Orleans, LA | $32,684 | $352,505 |
American Civil Liberties Union Albuquerque, NM | $2,481,015 | $720,110 |