TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY

EIN: 020749601 501(c)(3) Environment

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$636,182
Total Expenses
$572,863
Total Assets
$2,666,090
Net Assets
$2,666,090
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JUAN PARRAS
Phone
7139268895
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $636K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $573K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH EDUCATION, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, AND LEGAL ACTION. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE IS THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR INCOME, IS ENTITLED TO LIVE IN A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $90,000

TEJAS hosted Environmental Justice partner organizations and coordinated coordination for an in-person roundtable discussion with the federal agencies, including a roundtable discussion with John...

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TEJAS hosted Environmental Justice partner organizations and coordinated coordination for an in-person roundtable discussion with the federal agencies, including a roundtable discussion with John Podesta, Deeb Haleend, and another one with Jahi Wise. Our efforts in engaging and holding TCEO accountable continued with TEJAS participating in public meetings and outreaching to communities about up and coming public hearings in March and April.

Program 2
Expenses: $125,000

Summer Intership Partnership with US Fish and Wildlife Coordination on programming and logistics for acquiring a new set of gear and kayaks in partnership with the US Fish Wildlife Service. The...

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Summer Intership Partnership with US Fish and Wildlife Coordination on programming and logistics for acquiring a new set of gear and kayaks in partnership with the US Fish Wildlife Service. The kayaks are to conduct future citizen projects in collaboration with Texas AM as part of the proposed projects for the upcoming years. TEJAS focused on preparing for summer programming along the waterways of the Houston Ship Channel. in preparation for the summer activities including the kayaks, staff attended kyak safety training and six adult participants successfully completed the day of safety training,. The start of June was focused on coordinating logistics, scouting safe and appropriate launch sites for youth participants, and finding key locations from which to collect data. By the end of July, the summer youth crew collected 1,500 gallons of plastic trash along with waterways.

Program 3
Expenses: $70,530

TEJAS was invited to the Regional TICTAC as a HUB Leader for Houston, Texas. The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice https//www.dscei.org/justice40 is the regional HUB for Texas. We are...

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TEJAS was invited to the Regional TICTAC as a HUB Leader for Houston, Texas. The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice https//www.dscei.org/justice40 is the regional HUB for Texas. We are tasked as a HUB leader in bring in 10 CBOs to become part of the Tejas HUB. Our HUB has brought in a truly diverse group of Environmental, Indigenous and Civic ortganizations from distinct parts of Texas. Tejas made it a priority to bring in voices from the Gulf South and West Texas Permian Basin.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $635,477
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $705
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $636,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $292,115
Fundraising Expenses $3
Program Expenses $356,060
Other Expenses $280,748
TOTAL EXPENSES $572,863

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $636,182 $1,327,084 -0.5%
Expenses $572,863 $483,070 +0.2%
Net Income $63,319 $844,014 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
2
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTINA CARTWRIGHT PRESIDENT 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISHNAVENI GUNDU SECRETARY/TREASURER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BULLARD BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN PARRAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANA PARRAS ADMINISTRATOR 040.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
NALLELI HIDALGO YOUTH ORGANIZER 040.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $636,182 $572,863 $2,666,090 $63,319
2022 $1,327,084 $483,070 $2,603,578 $844,014
2021 $1,083,799 $459,306 $1,759,564 $624,493
2020 $730,814 $507,398 $1,141,950 $223,416
2019 $474,869 $280,745 $911,771 $194,124
2018 $369,983 $281,043 $723,277 $88,940
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