Teche Project
- Assets
- $58.7k
- Revenue
- $131.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arnaudville, LA
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0927490
Organization Overview
Teche Project is located in Arnaudville, LA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teche Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Teche Project generated $131.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $106.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORK TO ENHANCE THE ECOLOGY OF BAYOU TECHE AND TO BUILD AND MANAGE THE BAYOU TECHE PADDLE TRAIL, A DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECOGNIZED NATIONAL WATER TRAIL, FOR TRAIL BASED TOURISM IN THE FIFTEEN COMMUNITIES ALONG BAYOU TECHE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTED THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF BAYOU TECHE: HOSTED THE SHAKE YOUR TRAIL FEATHER PADDLE PARADE WITH OVER 200 ATTENDEES. LOCAL CAJUN MUSICIANS ENTERTAINED PADDLERS IN OUR ANNUAL BAYOU TECHE PADDLE PARADE. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BANQUET IN ST. MARTINVILLE FOR 80 ATTENDEES. REPRESENTED THE TECHE PROJECT AND OUR MISSION AT SEVERAL EVENTS AND CLUB MEETINGS. ALSO GAVE PRESENTATIONS ABOUT OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE GOALS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS.
PROVIDED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES:CONDUCED TRASH PICKUP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAVE THE GULF INITIATIVE (1/2 TON OF TRASH REMOVED FORM THE BAYOU AND BANKLINE). CONDUCTED A BANKLINE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACADIANA NATIVE PLANT PROJECT,THE IRIS CONSERVATION INITIATIVE, AND THE CITY OF NEW IBERIA AT THE CITY PARK IN NEW IBERIA. CONTINUED TO PROMOTE AND DISTRIBUTE OUR BANKLINE MANAGEMENT GUIDE TO TRAIN LANDOWNERS ON HOW TO REDUCE DAMAGING RUNOFF AND EROSION BY RESTORING NATIVE VEGETATION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. THE GUIDEBOOK WAS ANNOUNCED TO ALL LANDOWNERS ON TH BAYOU AND CAN BE DOWNLOADED FOR FREE ON OUR WEBSITE. WE ALSO PROVIDED BLOG ON OUR WEBSITE ASSISTING LANDOWNERS ON HOW TO MANAGE THEIR WOOD DUCK BOXES. CONTINUED WOOD DUCK PRODUCTION PROGRAM WITH OVER 56 LANDOWNERS ALONG THE BAYOU MONITORING AND MANAGING NEST BOXES FORM PORT BARRE TO BERWICK (PRODUCING OVER 370 FLEDGLINGS IN 2021). THE TECHE PROJECT CONTINUES TO WORK TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND HAS CONNIVED A TASK GROUP TO ADDRESS MEASURES TO REDUCE FECAL CHLOROFORM LEVELS. IN THE FUTURE, WE HOPE TO WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO INSTITUTE A SEWAGE DISCHARGE MONITORING PROGRAM.
BUILD, MANAGE AND PROMOTE THE BAYOU TECHE PADDLE TRAIL: CONTINUED TO WORK ON AN LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT (H.013508)TO BUILD PADDLE TRAIL ACCESS DOCKS IN EACH OF THE 15 COMMUNITIES ALONG THE BAYOU TECHE.IN 2021 THE CENTERVILLE DOCK WAS INSTALLED, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETE TRAILHEADS TO 12. IN 2021 WE ALSO COMPLETED THE KIOSK PROJECT. WE NOW HAVE INFORMATIONAL KIOSKS IN ALL OF THE COMMUNITIES ALONG THE BAYOU. WE APPLIED FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE LAST 2 TRAILHEAD DOCKS IN LEONVILLE AND POCHE BRIDGE IN JUL;Y 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Dhalquist Council Member | 0 | $20,250 | |
Patti Holland Council Member/ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Conni Castille Executive Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Brent Miller Council Member/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Holland Bookkeeper | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dane Thibodeaux Council Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,873 |
| Fundraising events | $3,937 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $73,588 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,025 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $131,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $131,423 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $20,377 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,495 |
| Advertising and promotion | $136 |
| Office expenses | $856 |
| Information technology | $56 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $545 |
| Travel | $375 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $333 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,726 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $106,904 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,670 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $58,670 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $58,670 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $58,670 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Teche Project has recieved totaling $11,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,996 |
Columbia Pipeline Group Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CLEANING UP BAYOU TECHE | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $63 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,255,041 | $1,571,121 |
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators Baton Rouge, LA | $2,911,746 | $1,135,122 |
Ecorise Youth Innovations Austin, TX | $1,233,454 | $1,352,630 |
Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc Houston, TX | $927,515 | $1,200,184 |
Port Aransas Preservation Fund Port Aransas, TX | $80,010 | $841,650 |
River Bend Nature Works Wichita Falls, TX | $7,944,120 | $396,324 |
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Round Mountain, TX | $1,550,594 | $679,832 |
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Dallas, TX | $2,565,290 | $839,412 |
Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc Fort Worth, TX | $478,506 | $202,425 |
Blackwood Educational Land Institute Houston, TX | $264,843 | $524,304 |
Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services Houston, TX | $1,759,564 | $1,083,799 |