TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER (EIN 933698439) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Silberthau

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

In rural counties with limited resources, Texas RioGrande Public Defender delivers free, top-tier legal representation to indigent clients. Our diverse network of skilled advocates collaborates to defend the disadvantaged and protect individual rights.

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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 $40,000

Program Service Revenue $5,512,250

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $450

TOTAL REVENUE $5,552,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,428,558

Fundraising Expenses $1,185

Program Expenses $4,878,282

Other Expenses $626,988

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,056,731

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,552,700	$8,340,838	-0.3%
Expenses	$6,056,731	$7,312,008	-0.2%
Net Income	$-504,031	$1,028,830	-1.5%

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

$217,266

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Juan Carlos Duron	Managing Public Defender	40	Highest	$113,537	$1,382	$114,919
Kimberly Simmons thru Oct 2024	Former Executive Director	40	Officer	$109,533	$4,498	$114,031
Loura Proska thru July 2025	Interim Executive Director	40	Officer	$99,569	$3,666	$103,235
Christina Mendiola	Legal	40	Highest	$98,843	$1,238	$100,081
Ben Brooks Jr	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jani Maselli-Wood	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cory Session	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Geoff Burkhart	Chairman	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Tavitas	Secretary	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Silberthau	Incoming Executive Director	5	Officer 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	$5,552,700	$6,056,731	$863,190	$-504,031
2024	$8,340,838	$7,312,008	$1,190,468	$1,028,830

TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER