The Texas 20
Pursuing justice and reformation for sex-trafficked youth.
The Texas 20 at a glance
In short: The Texas 20 gave $135K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $135K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,090
- +1333.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $135,090
- +1333.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $135,090
- Total assets
- $465,023
- -20.8% 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 The Texas 20 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nicole's Place Inc ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicole's Place Inc Austin, TX | operating expneses | $135,090 |
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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 | $465,023 | $22,800 | $146,288 | $135,090 | 1 | $11,343 |
| 2024 | $586,905 | $5,360 | $44,398 | $9,426 | 1 | $4,735 |
| 2023 | $625,943 | $121,180 | $118,612 | $26,911 | 1 | $15,345 |
| 2022 | $613,383 | $288,450 | $46,389 | — | — | $306 |
| 2021 | $357,780 | $1,277,065 | $1,252,927 | $1,203,200 | 1 | $363 |
About The Texas 20
Based on IRS filings
The Texas 20 is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $465K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Texas 20 is led by Lisa Knapp, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Knapp
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dena Wood
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kara Deberry
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kyle McColm
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Penn Parrish
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christy May (2021) — Director
- Former: Claire Brickman (2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Phillips (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Texas 20
How much does The Texas 20 give each year?
The Texas 20 gave $135K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is The Texas 20?
The Texas 20 reported $465K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is The Texas 20?
The Texas 20 is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. It holds $465K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Texas 20 operate?
The Texas 20 has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Texas 20's EIN?
The Texas 20's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0532028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
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