Texas Fair Defense Project
Texas Fair Defense Project's mission is to fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. We envision a system of justice that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people, regardless of income, race, or gender.
Texas Fair Defense Project at a glance
- Total assets
- $98,163
- -60.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $222,980
- -69.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $263,347
- -64.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Fair Defense Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2024) to $457K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entr Calabasas, CA | Right to Counsel grant | $71,666 |
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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 | $98,163 | $222,980 | $263,347 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $250,188 | $739,598 | $743,611 | $71,666 | 1 | $9 |
| 2023 | $202,527 | $829,144 | $1,122,141 | — | — | $249 |
| 2022 | $577,167 | $757,688 | $1,525,222 | — | — | $51 |
| 2021 | $1,220,229 | $1,307,274 | $1,038,132 | — | — | $57 |
| 2020 | $2,051,663 | $994,184 | $1,019,467 | $456,653 | 1 | $81 |
About Texas Fair Defense Project
Based on IRS filings
Texas Fair Defense Project is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Fair Defense Project is led by Yvonne London, Int Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yvonne London
Int Executive Director
Int Co-Exec Director → Int Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$78K (2024) → $78K (2025)
Morgan Craven
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kis
Int Co-Exec Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$72K (2024) → $45K (2025)
Carlos Doroteo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xylia Gomez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allie Hartry
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Marsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauria Atzil
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ben Cukerbaum (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Geoffrey Burkhart (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Allison Hartry (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Daniela Bloch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Woog (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Amy Grinstein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chauntelle Wood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Thomas (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Brevorka (2020) — Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $78K, to Yvonne London (Int Exec Dir). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Texas Fair Defense Project
How large is Texas Fair Defense Project?
Texas Fair Defense Project reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Texas Fair Defense Project?
Texas Fair Defense Project is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Austin, TX. It holds $98K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Texas Fair Defense Project operate?
Texas Fair Defense Project has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is Texas Fair Defense Project's EIN?
Texas Fair Defense Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3740913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
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