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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS AND IMPROVE TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY INVESTING IN EDUCATION LEADERS AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC TO INFLUENCE POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOLS AND THE STATE ECONOMY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$7.9M
Program Spending
88%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.8M
Total Expenses
▼$7.7M
Total Assets
$1.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$75.7K
Net Assets
$1.6M
Officer Compensation
→$723K
Other Salaries
$2.8M
Investment Income
$0
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $176.7K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TEXAS TRIBUNE INC26-4527097 | AUSTIN, TX | $160K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AUSTIN, TX | $16.7K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATIONS | |
| Total | $176.7K | |||
AUSTIN, TX
$160K
$16.7K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $7.9M | $7.8M | $7.7M | $1.7M | $1.6M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $7.6M | $7.6M | $7.9M | $1.6M | $1.4M |
| 2022 | $8.1M | $8.1M | $8.3M | $2M | $1.8M |
| 2021 | $4.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Michelle Smith | Executive Director/sec (until 05/24) | 40 | $448.6K | $0 | $23.6K | $472.1K |
| Elizabeth Cohen | Executive Director (eff 06/24) | 40 | $223.4K | $0 | $38.9K | $262.3K |
| Elizabeth Lorenz | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Clines | President/treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Michelle Smith
Executive Director/sec (until 05/24)
$472.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$448.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$23.6K
Elizabeth Cohen
Executive Director (eff 06/24)
$262.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$223.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38.9K
Elizabeth Lorenz
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles Clines
President/treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Popenski | Director Of Policy Program | 40 | $242.3K | $0 | $25.2K | $267.5K |
| William Holleman | Director Of Govt Relations | 40 | $224.4K | $0 | $27.7K | $252.1K |
| Charles Gaines | Chief Of Staff | 40 | $186.4K | $0 |
Robert Popenski
Director Of Policy Program
$267.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$242.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.2K
William Holleman
Director Of Govt Relations
$252.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$224.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.7K
Charles Gaines
Chief Of Staff
$232K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$186.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Taylor | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgina Podjenski | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Elizondo | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Barbara Taylor
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Georgina Podjenski
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Elizondo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.8M |
| $5M |
| $2M |
| $1.9M |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $2.8M | $2M | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 2019 | $3M | $3M | $3.5M | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $2.6M | $2.7M | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| 2017 | $4.4M | $4.4M | $3.7M | $2.6M | $2.6M |
| 2016 | $7M | $7M | $5.2M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| 2015 | $6.7M | $6.7M | $6.5M | $123.9K | $123.9K |
| 2014 | $6.2M | $6.2M | $6M | -$28.3K | -$28.3K |
| 2013 | $6.1M | $6.1M | $6.4M | -$181.4K | -$181.4K |
| 2012 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $3.5M | $111K | $111K |
| 2011 | $2.5M | $2.5M | $2.5M | $21.4K | $21.4K |
| 2010 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.1M | $57.7K | $57.7K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | Data |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| $45.6K |
| $232K |
| Kathryn Anne Tiedt | Communication Specialist | 40 | $164K | $0 | $55K | $219K |
| Jolisa Hoover | Dir Of Special Projects | 40 | $150.5K | $0 | $23.2K | $173.7K |
Kathryn Anne Tiedt
Communication Specialist
$219K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$164K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$55K
Jolisa Hoover
Dir Of Special Projects
$173.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$150.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$23.2K