Saving Texas
Defending principles that make this state exceptional. We are taking on public officials who advocate policies contrary to what makes Texas, Texas. We are here to safeguard individual liberties, limited government and the bedrock of our success - free market innovation.
Saving Texas at a glance
In short: Saving Texas gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,050,000
- Median grant
- $1,050,000
- Total assets
- $70,221
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Saving Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jobs and Growth Fund ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jobs and Growth Fund Vienna, VA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $2,000,000 |
| The Family Leader Foundation Inc Urbandale, IA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,221 | $9,328,385 | $9,615,072 | $2,100,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $356,908 | $280,000 | $37,649 | — | — |
| 2019 | $130,039 | — | $14,087 | — | — |
About Saving Texas
Based on IRS filings
Saving Texas is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Irving, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Saving Texas is led by Christine Babcock, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Babcock
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Sylvester
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Frazier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Smithson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allyson Ho (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee Habeeb (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Charles Eskridge (2019) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Saving Texas
How much does Saving Texas give each year?
Saving Texas gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Saving Texas?
Saving Texas reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What is Saving Texas?
Saving Texas is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Irving, TX. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Saving Texas operate?
Saving Texas has awarded grants in Iowa, Virginia.
What is Saving Texas's EIN?
Saving Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2956944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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