Our Schools Our Democracy
Our Schools Our Democracy (OSOD) was established in 2024 to protect the fundamental rights of all texans to a free, public education through research, education, outreach, and advocacy.
Our Schools Our Democracy at a glance
In short: Our Schools Our Democracy gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $141,365
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Our Schools Our Democracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas at Austin College of Education ($10K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin College of Education Austin, TX | Research Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,365 | $262,941 | $229,673 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $112,228 | $251,350 | $143,554 | — | — |
About Our Schools Our Democracy
Based on IRS filings
Our Schools Our Democracy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Our Schools Our Democracy is led by Daniella Lopez Valdez, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniella Lopez Valdez
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Everitt
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$19K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Carrie Griffith
Member - Non Voting
President → Member - Non Voting, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Foreman
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Quinzi
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Patti Everitt (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Our Schools Our Democracy
How much does Our Schools Our Democracy give each year?
Our Schools Our Democracy gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Our Schools Our Democracy?
Our Schools Our Democracy reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is Our Schools Our Democracy?
Our Schools Our Democracy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Our Schools Our Democracy operate?
Our Schools Our Democracy has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Our Schools Our Democracy's EIN?
Our Schools Our Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0846114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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