Fair Shot Texas
Fair Shot Texas conducts and distributes research, studies, and analyses relating to labor economics and the environment. Working with labor unions and other groups, we lead on solving the climate crisis and creating jobs that benefit workers and their communities.
Fair Shot Texas at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,505,172
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,522,012
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $46,129
- +89.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,535,918
- +56.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fair Shot Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Shot Texas Action Fund Austin, TX | Climate chg. educ. and lobbying | $33,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,505,172 | $1,522,012 | $2,535,918 | — | — | $46,129 |
| 2024 | $4,314,239 | $4,444,772 | $1,625,367 | — | — | $24,355 |
| 2023 | $1,515,408 | $1,955,656 | $891,874 | $33,500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $423,303 | $778,186 | $366,323 | — | — | — |
About Fair Shot Texas
Based on IRS filings
Fair Shot Texas is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fair Shot Texas is led by Robert Delp, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Delp
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $137K (2025)
Lee Forbes
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Aguilar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Sills (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to Robert Delp (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Fair Shot Texas
How large is Fair Shot Texas?
Fair Shot Texas reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Fair Shot Texas?
Fair Shot Texas is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fair Shot Texas operate?
Fair Shot Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Fair Shot Texas's EIN?
Fair Shot Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1208533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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