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TEXAS APPLESEED

EIN 74-2804268 AUSTIN, TX

Revenue 2024
$9,342,719
Expenses 2024
$9,811,781

Program services were 81.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
S20
Classification
1000
Street
1609 SHOAL CREEK BLVD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To promote social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans by leveraging the skills and resources of volunteer lawyers, other professionals, and community partners to identify practical solutions to difficult, systemic problems.

  • The Organization has worked for more than a decade to ensure children in the foster care system are protected; that they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible; that judges are trained in best practices; and that court practices meet the needs of children and families. Two court-appointed Monitors are charged with reporting to the judge on progress or inaction of court-ordered reforms of Texas' foster care system. The monitoring team comprised experts in children's law and policy, child welfare specialists, data and policy analysts, social workers, as well as former foster youth.

    Expenses $4,361,844 · Revenue $7,588,842

  • The Organization's Criminal Justice Project worked to develop policies and practices to ensure justice does not hinge on one's race or wealth; incarceration and monitoring are last resorts; and the legal system is not used as a tool to inflict long-term negative consequences on people's lives, such as not having the ability to access housing, employment, and education. The Organization supported policies and practices that are data-driven and have been shown to be effective, are in line with best practices, and are written and implemented in a manner that promotes equity and justice for all Texans.

    Expenses $861,761 · Grants $23,000

  • As part of the K-12 work, the Organization advocated for law and policy changes at the state level, as well as the local and school district level to close pathways for students to dropout and eliminate contact with the criminal legal system. The Organization worked with coalitions, community organizations, schools, teachers, and students from a policy perspective to foster safe and supportive environments where all students can thrive, regardless of race, income, background, or ZIP code. For higher education, work focused on diversity in the legal profession and equitable access to law school for all qualifies students.

    Expenses $801,216 · Revenue $5,250

  • The Organization advocated for just and equitable solutions to problems that negatively impact the financial well-being of Texans, such as predatory payday and auto title lending, harmful debt collection practices, economic abuse, and other financial challenges. The Organization partnered with community, statewide, and national organizations to support local needs and expand the impact through collaborative efforts.

    Expenses $640,841 · Grants $125,500 · Revenue $1,625

  • The Organization worked to ensure that all Texans are able to recover in the wake of a natural disaster, that all communities are rebuilt to be more resilient, and that all families have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy, and thriving neighborhoods with equitable access to opportunity.

    Expenses $610,848 · Revenue $875

  • The Organization worked to craft policy solutions that focus on preventing young people from becoming homeless, successfully intervening if they do, and helping remove obstacles for youth experiencing homelessness so they can find stability.

    Expenses $264,067

  • The Organization worked to protect the rights of children and youth in the justice system by focusing on closing the remaining state secure juvenile facility lockups because they endanger youth and do not promote their rehabilitation or public safety. The Organization supported high-quality, community-based, and research-based interventions and treatment that involved young peoples' families and communities over the isolation and confinement found in state facilities.

    Expenses $226,972

  • Other programs and activities provided to promote social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans.

    Expenses $209,934

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Linda Brooke

    Monitoring Dir.

    Total calculated
    $305,172
    From this org
    $296,237
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,935
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $296,237
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,887
    Nontaxable benefits
    $48
    Filer's total
    $305,172

  • Deborah Fowler

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $293,870
    From this org
    $275,303
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,567
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $275,303
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,355
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,212
    Filer's total
    $293,870

  • Viveca Martinez

    Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $258,342
    From this org
    $240,868
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,474
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $240,868
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,262
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,212
    Filer's total
    $258,342

  • Monica Benedict

    Dep. Dir. Research

    Total calculated
    $200,918
    From this org
    $195,019
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,899
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $195,019
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $5,851
    Nontaxable benefits
    $48
    Filer's total
    $200,918

  • Deborah Borman

    Writing Director

    Total calculated
    $189,044
    From this org
    $183,491
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,553
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $183,491
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $5,505
    Nontaxable benefits
    $48
    Filer's total
    $189,044

  • Ann Baddour

    Director, FFSP

    Total calculated
    $177,331
    From this org
    $162,252
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,079
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,252
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,867
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,212
    Filer's total
    $177,331

  • Brennan Griffin

    Senior Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $174,783
    From this org
    $154,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,183
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $154,600
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,857
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,326
    Filer's total
    $174,783

  • Gina Debottis Metts

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ann Marie Painter

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Laranda Walker

    Sec/Treas

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Margaret Allen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Christopher Benoit

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Keri D Brown

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Patrick Cantilo

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Kent Caperton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Carlos Cardenas

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • E Leon Carter

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ricardo G Cedillo

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Dawn Estes

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Allene D Evans

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • N Scott Fletcher

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Craig Florence

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • R James George Jr

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Susan Hartman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • T J Hope

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $9,342,719
    Expenses
    $9,811,781
    Contributions
    $1,480,880
    Grants paid
    $148,500
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $9,621,854
    Expenses
    $8,916,078
    Contributions
    $1,841,115
    Grants paid
    $133,000
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $9,262,843
    Expenses
    $7,573,207
    Contributions
    $2,308,781
    Grants paid
    $40,192

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,859,791
    Expenses
    $5,649,124
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,949,482

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,030,196
    Expenses
    $3,602,504
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,616,310

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,312,089
    Expenses
    $1,872,047
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,094,765

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,855,431
    Expenses
    $1,610,150
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,607,544

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,320,123
    Expenses
    $1,574,185
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,355,939

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,277,502
    Expenses
    $1,599,008
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,593,594

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,941,528
    Expenses
    $1,427,866
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,914,032

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,206,389
    Expenses
    $1,292,890
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,391,591

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,210,840
    Expenses
    $1,171,925
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,469,306

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $1,063,158
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,427,828

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 23 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.