Texas Riogrande Public Defender
In rural counties with limited resources, Texas RioGrande Public Defender delivers free, top-tier legal representation to indigent clients. Our diverse network of skilled advocates collaborates to defend the …
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Texas RioGrande Public Defender provides client-centered legal advocacy and holistic services across South Texas. Committed to justice, respect, and inclusivity.
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Mission
In rural counties with limited resources, Texas RioGrande Public Defender delivers free, top-tier legal representation to indigent clients. Our diverse network of skilled advocates collaborates to defend the disadvantaged and protect individual rights.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Texas Riogrande Public Defender has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTexas Riogrande Public Defender is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 933698439. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Texas Riogrande Public Defender's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 933698439. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Texas Riogrande Public Defender has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Texas Riogrande Public Defender is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Texas Riogrande Public Defender has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Texas Riogrande Public Defender is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Texas Riogrande Public Defender. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Texas Riogrande Public Defender holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Texas RioGrande Public Defender provides client-centered legal advocacy and holistic services across South Texas. Committed to justice, respect, and inclusivity. Texas Riogrande Public Defender is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Texas Riogrande Public Defender are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Texas Riogrande Public Defender is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 933698439, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Texas Riogrande Public Defender
- What is Texas Riogrande Public Defender?
- Texas Riogrande Public Defender is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Antonio, United States. Texas RioGrande Public Defender provides client-centered legal advocacy and holistic services across South Texas. Committed to justice, respect, and inclusivity.
- When was Texas Riogrande Public Defender founded?
- Texas Riogrande Public Defender was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Texas Riogrande Public Defender?
- David Silberthau serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Texas Riogrande Public Defender located?
- Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, United States.
- What is Texas Riogrande Public Defender's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Texas Riogrande Public Defender trustworthy?
- Texas Riogrande Public Defender has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Texas Riogrande Public Defender's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 933698439.
- What is Texas Riogrande Public Defender's website?
- http://www.trgpd.org