Texas Fair Defense Project

EIN: 383740913 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$222,980
Total Expenses
$263,347
Total Assets
$98,163
Net Assets
$96,988
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Yvonne London
Phone
5126375220
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Texas Fair Defense Project, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 70% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $263K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Texas Fair Defense Project's mission is to fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. We envision a system of justice that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people, regardless of income, race, or gender.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $142,694

During 2025:* We assisted the University of Texas Law School with their Drivers License Recovery Clinic, which provided over 100 people with resources related to clearing drivers license/Class C...

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During 2025:* We assisted the University of Texas Law School with their Drivers License Recovery Clinic, which provided over 100 people with resources related to clearing drivers license/Class C holds.* We helped file bills supporting fines and fees relief in the States 89th Legislative Session.* We helped end bail bond requirements that violated 2017 reforms that were being enforced in multiple courts throughout Texas. We also discovered the Texas Department of Public Safety's License Division was applying a two-year license suspensions for Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) convictions after the Texas State Legislature amended the suspension to 90 days. We were able to secure rectification from DPS's General Counsel and the License Division.* We participated in a coalition working to repeal the Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay Program across Texas.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $222,980
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $222,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $217,234
Fundraising Expenses $27,528
Program Expenses $142,694
Other Expenses $46,113
TOTAL EXPENSES $263,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $222,980 $739,598 -0.7%
Expenses $263,347 $743,611 -0.6%
Net Income $-40,367 $-4,013 +9.1%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
13

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
5
$136,026
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Yvonne London Int Exec Dir 40.00
Officer
$78,000 $8,033 $86,033
Katie Kis Int Co-Exec Dir 40.00
Officer
$45,000 $4,993 $49,993
Morgan Craven Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mauria Atzil Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Marsh Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlos Doroteo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Xylia Gomez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allie Hartry Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fernando Martinez Director 1.00
Director
$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 $222,980 $263,347 $98,163 $-40,367
2024 $739,598 $743,611 $250,188 $-4,013
2023 $829,144 $1,122,141 $202,527 $-292,997
2022 $757,688 $1,525,222 $577,167 $-767,534
2021 $1,307,274 $1,038,132 $1,220,229 $269,142
2020 $994,184 $1,019,467 $2,051,663 $-25,283
2019 $1,112,620 $512,323 $960,066 $600,297
2018 $430,478 $403,736 $358,983 $26,742
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