Project on Fair Representation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 47-2593047

To defend human and civil rights secured by law including the facilitation of pro bono legal representation to individuals and entities that wish to challenge government distinctions and preferences made.

Key facts about Project on Fair Representation Inc

EIN
47-2593047
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$1,895,744

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

+0.7% YoY

Revenue

$182K

-89.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$82K

-2.9% YoY

Expenses

$169K

-47.4% YoY

About Project on Fair Representation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Project on Fair Representation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $82K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Glen AllenArlington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M0 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,895,744$1,882,742$559,781
Revenue$181,611$1,643,637$429,800
Expenses$168,609$320,676$536,641
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$82,192$84,677—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Project on Fair Representation Inc is led by Edward Blum, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Edward Blum

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    $120K (2020) → $125K (2025)

  • George Lee

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Aronoff

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Cherise Trump (2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Edward Pfenninger (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Patricia Brooks (2020–2023) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Edward Blum — Executive Director: $125KEdward BlumExecutive Director$125K

Frequently asked questions about Project on Fair Representation Inc

How large is Project on Fair Representation Inc?

Project on Fair Representation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $182K.

What is Project on Fair Representation Inc?

Project on Fair Representation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Project on Fair Representation Inc operate?

Project on Fair Representation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is Project on Fair Representation Inc's EIN?

Project on Fair Representation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2593047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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