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FOUNDATION FOR AN INFORMED TEXAS: Form 990EZ, tax year 2021

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Organization
FOUNDATION FOR AN INFORMED TEXAS (EIN 82-2030909)
Tax period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed
2022-10-24
IRS object ID
202202979349200985
Schema version
2021v4.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityAustinCityNm
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Return Type990EZReturnTypeCd
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Filer Filer

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Business Name ControlFOUNBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone5127854602PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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CityAUSTINCityNm
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonLisa WisePersonNm
Person TitleTreasurerPersonTitleTxt
Signature2022-10-24SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (true)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

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Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2021TaxYr
Build TS2022-09-23 18:48:47ZBuildTS

Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Website Addresswww.informedtexas.orgWebsiteAddressTxt
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Gross Receipts$28,468GrossReceiptsAmt
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Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint$6,780OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt
Other Expenses Total$3,281OtherExpensesTotalAmt
Total Expenses$65,602TotalExpensesAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd

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BOY$44,836BOYAmt
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BOY$2,582BOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Primary Exempt PurposeFoundation for an Informed Texas works to provide Texans with the knowledge about the Texas Compassionate Use Program TCUP, the biological mechanisms of the plant, the physiological aspects and socio-economic impacts. See Schedule O for full Mission Statement.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

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Acted as Fiscal Sponsors for Fair and Compassionate Texas, Inc. and Hemp Legal Defense Fund, Inc$31,925$31,925
In 2021, we had several program accomplishments, including continuing our virtual program delivery, focused on recent research, best practices, how to become a TCUP patient, sexual health and other topics; and continued to share news, resources and opportunities for advocacy with our members.$15,112
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Expenses$47,037TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt

Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (7 entries)

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CARLOS CARO
Secretary1.00$0
LISA WISE
Treasurer2.00$0
NISHI WHITELEY
Director0.50$0
WENDY ASKEW
Director1.00$0
CORINNE WILDER
Director1.00$0
JAX FINKEL
President1.00$0
Jax Finkel
Executive Director13.00$15,500
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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School OperatingfalseSchoolOperatingInd
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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1| Donee's Name: FAIR AND COMPASSIONATE TEXAS, INC. | Donee's Address: 5900 BALCONES DR STE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 | Relationship of Donee: Fiscal Sponsor | Cash Amount Given: $7365
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2| Donee's Name: HEMP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, INC. | Donee's Address: 5900 BALCONES DR STE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 | Relationship of Donee: Fiscal Sponsor | Cash Amount Given: $24560
Other Expenses.1001Advertising and Promotion $66
Other Expenses.1002Office Expenses $2835
Other Expenses.1005Travel $37
Other Expenses.1007Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $344
Other Expenses.1Rounding $-1
Other Assets.1005Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2582 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization MissionFoundation for an Informed Texas works to provide Texans with the knowledge about cannabis, the biological mechanisms, the physiological aspects and socio-economic impacts. Foundation for an Informed Texas works to engage the community regarding how the legislative and political processes work and to educate legislators and staffers regarding the scientific realities.

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