Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
74-2237306
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,073,649
1,194,799
854,781
768,852
971,084
4,863,165
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,073,649
1,194,799
854,781
768,852
971,084
4,863,165
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
423,916
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,439,249
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,073,649
1,194,799
854,781
768,852
971,084
4,863,165
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,946
1,101
653
411
275
4,386
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
167,055
223,545
90,122
480,722
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
3,119
3,119
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,351,392
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
82.960 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.920 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
74-2237306
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
INDIVIDUALIZED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE IN COUNTIES ALL OVER TEXAS. PROGRAM ATTORNEYS PREPARE CUSTOMIZED LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR DIVORCES AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS, OFFER ON-GOING LEGAL ADVICE ABOUT THE COURT PROCESS, AND GIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CLIENT ABOUT PRO SE REPRESENTATION. REFERRALS FOR ASSISTED PRO SE ARE RECEIVED FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ADVOCATES AND THE AGENCY'S LEGAL HOTLINES. POTENTIAL CLIENTS MUST BE ABLE TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN ANY HEARINGS AND HAVE A CASE THAT IS UNLIKELY TO BE CONTESTED. CLIENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL SHELTER STAFF IN ORDER TO SEEK AND MAINTAIN FAMILY SAFETY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, VICTIM LIAISONS, AND THE JUDICIARY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
LEGAL ACCESS INITIATIVE: LGBT INITIATIVE - THE LGBT INITIATIVE SEEKS TO RAISE AWARENESS AMONG THE LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY THAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OCCUR IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY TOO. TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT IS HERE TO HELP ALL TEXANS LEAD A LIFE FREE OF ABUSE, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. TRAINING - TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT PROVIDES FREE TRAINING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTING FOR JUDGES, PROSECUTORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATES AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT TEXAS. OUR TEAM COORDINATES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AND IDENTIFIES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A SPANISH-TRACK FOR PROMOTORAS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) IN SOUTH TEXAS FOCUSING ON THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND LEGAL OPTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. TEEN JUSTICE INITIATIVE - THE TEEN JUSTICE INITIATIVE ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE BY: COLLABORATING WITH GROUPS WORKING ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT; INCREASING AWARENESS OF LEGAL RIGHTS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, PARENTS, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ADVICE AND REFERRALS TO VICTIMS OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE IN TEXAS; AND PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO MINORS SEEKING PROTECTIVE ORDERS IN CENTRAL TEXAS. JUSTICE INITIATIVE - THE JUSTICE INITIATIVE IS A PROGRAM WHICH SERVES TO EDUCATE PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTIVE ORDER PROCESS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AS WELL AS USING APPEALS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO COURTS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND PROBLEMS IN LOCAL LEGAL SYSTEMS WHICH PREVENT VICTIMS FROM BEING ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. PROTECTIVE ORDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW DRAFT 990 AND PROVIDE COMMENTS AS APPROPRIATE. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
TAPS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS EXPLAINED TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS DURING ORIENTATION AND IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
TOP OFFICE IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: BOARD AND MANAGEMENT USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND CONTACTS TO ENSURE THAT CURRENT INFORMATION ON SALARIES IS MAINTAINED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
NOT APPLICABLE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON RECEIPT OF A VALID REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, TAP WILL PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN RECORDS ACT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 70,453 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -70,453
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.