Texas Fair Defense Project (EIN 383740913) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Katie Kis

Phone

5126375220

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Texas Fair Defense Project, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $740K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $739,544

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9

Other Revenue $45

TOTAL REVENUE $739,598

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $71,666

Salaries & Benefits $523,224

Fundraising Expenses $106,896

Program Expenses $553,984

Other Expenses $148,721

TOTAL EXPENSES $743,611

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$739,598	$829,144	-0.1%
Expenses	$743,611	$1,122,141	-0.3%
Net Income	$-4,013	$-292,997	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$247,009

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Yvonne London	Int Co-Exec Dir	40.00	Officer	$78,000	$13,662	$91,662
Katie Kis	Int Co-Exec Dir	40.00	Officer	$72,000	$12,770	$84,770
Geoffrey Burkhart	Exec Director	40.00	Officer	$62,298	$8,279	$70,577
Ben Cukerbaum	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
Morgan Craven	Director	1.00	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
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

Texas Fair Defense Project