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Raise Your Hand For Public Schools

  • Austin, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2008
  • EIN: 20-8119071

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$7.57M (2023)

Expenses
$7.94M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.64M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$250k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,565,847
Expenses
$7,943,516
Net Income
-$377,669
Net Assets
$1,393,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,570,317
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$4,470
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $344,208
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,239,778
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,644,308
Total Liabilities $250,339
Net Assets $1,393,969
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle M Smith (Executive Director/Secretary) $287,724 $0 $56,484
Robert Popinski (Director Of Policy Program) $241,919 $0 $25,816
William Holleman (Sr Director Of Govt Relations) $210,601 $0 $42,485
Elizabeth Cohen (Director Of Advocacy/Outreach) $186,902 $0 $39,104
Charles Gaines (Chief Of Staff) $180,729 $0 $46,208
Kathryn Anne Lasseigne Tiedt (Communication Specialist) $169,272 $0 $46,885
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,101,000
Expenses
$8,304,567
Net Income
-$203,567
Net Assets
$1,771,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,101,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $321,445
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,861,320
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,041,472
Total Liabilities $269,834
Net Assets $1,771,638
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle M Smith (Executive Director) $267,381 $0 $54,064
Robert Popinski (Director Of Policy Program) $224,631 $0 $24,438
Elizabeth Cohen (Director Of Advocacy And Outreach) $166,088 $0 $27,675
Charles Gaines (Gvt Relations Director) $161,660 $0 $43,487
Kathryn Anne Lasseigne Tiedt (Communication Specialist) $160,198 $0 $6,790
Jolisa Hoover (Director Of Advocacy And Outreach) $129,738 $0 $21,695
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,750,075
Expenses
$4,985,621
Net Income
-$235,546
Net Assets
$1,944,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,750,075
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $273,428
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,133,266
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,029,116
Total Liabilities $84,795
Net Assets $1,944,321
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle M Smith (Executive Director) $218,975 $0 $54,453
Robert Popinski (Director Of Policy Program) $213,951 $0 $23,322
Elizabeth Cohen (Director Of Advocacy And Outreach) $148,395 $0 $22,850
Charles Gaines (Gvt Relations Director) $147,600 $0 $45,396
David A Anderson (General Counsel/Policy Analyst) $135,966 $0 $13,000
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Debra S Salge (Vp/Secretary Thru 12/31/21) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,750,000
Expenses
$2,020,536
Net Income
$729,464
Net Assets
$2,409,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,750,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $696,387
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,447,948
Total Liabilities $38,162
Net Assets $2,409,786
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle M Smith (Gvt Relations Director) $217,038 $0 $43,341
Robert Popinski (Director Of Policy Programs) $211,673 $0 $19,804
Elizabeth Cohen (Director Of Advocacy And Outreach) $143,529 $0 $26,877
David A Anderson (General Counsel/Policy Analyst) $134,620 $0 $13,000
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 14, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,000,500
Expenses
$3,547,613
Net Income
-$547,113
Net Assets
$1,680,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,000,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,051,536
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,752,984
Total Liabilities $72,662
Net Assets $1,680,322
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle M Smith (Gvt Relations Director) $219,588 $0 $42,841
David A Anderson (General Counsel/Policy Analyst) $132,080 $0 $12,500
Elizabeth Cohen (Director Of Advocacy And Outreach) $66,820 $66,820 $18,253
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,600,000
Expenses
$2,660,993
Net Income
-$60,993
Net Assets
$2,237,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,600,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $565,371
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,238,079
Total Liabilities $457
Net Assets $2,237,622
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marvin Jnicchio (Gvt Relations Director Until 05/31) $158,904 $0 $1,680
David A Anderson (General Counsel/Policy Analyst) $133,350 $0 $8,839
Michelle M Smith (Gvt Relations Director As Of 05/31) $112,172 $0 $22,793
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alison Badgett President (Until 04/30/Director Until 12/16) $0 $221,077 $20,538
Elizabeth Lorenz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 31, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,379,212
Expenses
$3,670,414
Net Income
$708,798
Net Assets
$2,604,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,379,212
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $157,812
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $907,580
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,621,086
Total Liabilities $16,913
Net Assets $2,604,173
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Petri Darby (Marketing Vp) $205,372 $0 $38,025
Marvin Jnicchio (Gvt Relations Director) $192,943 $0 $19,303
Alison Badgett (President/Director) $157,812 $0 $18,129
David Anthony (Former President/Director) $146,302 $0 $0
David Anderson (General Counselor, Policy Analyst) $127,743 $0 $7,572
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,000,000
Expenses
$5,240,333
Net Income
$1,759,667
Net Assets
$1,895,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,000,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $463,065
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,400,275
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,895,375
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,895,375
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Anthony (Board Chairman/President) $328,430 $0 $12,000
Petri Darby (Employee) $199,327 $0 $35,291
Marvin Jnicchio (Employee) $185,657 $0 $10,918
Alison Badgett (Director) $134,635 $0 $18,692
David Anderson (Employee) $122,154 $0 $5,739
Jobina Ann Best (Employee) $105,142 $0 $5,304
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 20, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,701,500
Expenses
$6,549,325
Net Income
$152,175
Net Assets
$123,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,701,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $365,599
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,318,603
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,900
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $123,900
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Anthony (Board Chairman/President) $365,599 $0 $16,546
Jobina Ann Best (Employee) $199,503 $0 $18,352
Marvin Jnicchio (Employee) $191,596 $0 $836
Petri Darby (Employee) $191,453 $0 $28,304
David Anderson (Employee) $125,346 $0 $4,929
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 1, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,200,600
Expenses
$6,049,264
Net Income
$151,336
Net Assets
-$28,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,200,600
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $435,620
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $907,229
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$28,275
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$28,275
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Anthony (Board Chairman/President) $435,620 $0 $9,060
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,075,552
Expenses
$6,367,959
Net Income
-$292,407
Net Assets
-$181,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,075,550
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $311,755
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $423,971
6.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$181,388
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$181,388
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Anthony (Board Chairman/President/Ceo) $311,755 $0 $0
Debra S Salge (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles H Clines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,547,492
Expenses
$3,457,829
Net Income
$89,663
Net Assets
$111,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,547,484
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $307,201
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $266,422
7.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,019
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $111,019

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,460,902
Expenses
$2,497,263
Net Income
-$36,361
Net Assets
$21,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,460,890
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,762
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,837
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,356
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,356

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,155,021
Expenses
$1,100,219
Net Income
$54,802
Net Assets
$57,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,155,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,539
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,717
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,717

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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