Nonprofit · EIN 74-2743446
AUSTIN FREE-NET
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $317,942 | $324,051 | -$6,109 | $111,101 | $175,795 | -$64,694 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $344,688 | $389,721 | -$45,033 | $85,634 | $144,219 | -$58,585 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $409,930 | $405,618 | $4,312 | $129,804 | $143,356 | -$13,552 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $296,802
- of which government grants
- $244,918
- Program service revenue
- $20,300
- Investment income
- $840
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $840
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $116,752
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $232,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,975
- Travel
- $741
- Program services (functional)
- $247,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,839
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,769
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,634
- Total assets, end of year
- $111,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $175,795
- Net assets, end of year
- -$64,694
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$65,604
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $910
- Gross receipts
- $317,942
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESS ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU FEB'25 Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $7,397 |
| KEVIN ENDERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SIRMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD VENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON STROVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DHRUV RALHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL FROCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN APODACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMIN VARGAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF APR'25 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESS ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,750 | $8,352 |
| KEVIN ENDERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SIRMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD VENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON STROVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESS ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $7,792 |
| KEVIN ENDERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SIRMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD VENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON STROVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2209 ROSEWOOD AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78702-2258
- In care of
- % EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JASMIN VARGAS, 2209 ROSEWOOD AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78702
- Signed the 990
- JASMIN VARGAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 236-8225
- Website
- WWW.AUSTINFREE.NET
- Return prepared by
- AVENSON HAMANN CPAS LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING SKILLS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN THE DIGITAL AGE.
Program accomplishments
- AUSTIN FREE-NET OFFERS FREE DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITY LABS AROUND AUSTIN. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME WITH NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR ID. TRAINERS TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO CREATE RESUMES, LOOK FOR JOBS AND FIND HELP ONLINE, CREATE AND USE EMAIL ACCOUNTS, CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY USING SOCIAL MEDIA, AND MUCH MORE!Expenses $247,443 · revenue $20,300
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2743446
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $111,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $317,942
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $317,942 | $324,051 | $111,101 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $344,688 | $389,721 | $85,634 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $409,930 | $405,618 | $129,804 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $427,702 | $302,696 | $133,667 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2743446).
Questions about AUSTIN FREE-NET
- What is the EIN of AUSTIN FREE-NET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN FREE-NET is 74-2743446.
- Is AUSTIN FREE-NET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to AUSTIN FREE-NET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUSTIN FREE-NET file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AUSTIN FREE-NET due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUSTIN FREE-NET last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUSTIN FREE-NET?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JASMIN VARGAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN FREE-NET?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (JESS ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU FEB'25).
- How much revenue does AUSTIN FREE-NET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,942, expenses of $324,051 and total assets of $111,101 at year end.
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