Hill Country Alliance is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Hill Country Alliance employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hill Country Alliance 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 12/2023, Hill Country Alliance generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE IS TO BRING TOGETHER A DIVERSE COALITION OF PARTNERS TO PRESERVE THE OPEN SPACES, STARRY NIGHT SKIES, CLEAN AND ABUNDANT WATERS, AND UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND, WATER, AND NIGHT SKY PROGRAMS- HCA ADVANCES LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP BY COORDINATING LANDOWNER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, SECURING FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND CONVENING DOZENS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO SCALE COLLABORATION AND IMPACT. HCA CONVENES GRASSROOTS PARTNERS, PROMOTES CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY, HELPS COMMUNITIES IMPROVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ADDRESSES WATER CHALLENGES BOTH LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE. HCA REDUCES LIGHT POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC OUTREACH, LOCAL AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES, LIGHTING BEST PRACTICES, AND CELEBRATION OF OUR STAR-FILLED NIGHT SKY.
HCA CONTINUES TO SERVE AS THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION FOR THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY CONSERVATION NETWORK, FURTHERING OUR COLLABORATIVE IMPACT APPROACH TO CONSERVATION OF THE LAND, WATER, COMMUNITIES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE HILL COUNTRY. THE NETWORK COMPLETED ITS FIRST MAJOR REPORT, THE STATE OF THE HILL COUNTRY, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION ACTION IN OUR REGION. NETWORK PARTNERS, AGAIN WITH HCA AT THE LEAD, APPLIED FOR - AND RECEIVED- A SENTINEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA AROUND JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO CAMP BULLIS. THIS RECOGNITION WILL GARNER SIGNIFICANT NEW FUNDING FOR LAND, WATER, AND NIGHT SKY CONSERVATION IN THE TARGET GEOGRAPHY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Yeates President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Eldredge Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Pokorny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Harkinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanessa Puig Williams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Tobin Krueger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $254,423 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,433,309 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,687,732 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,467 |
Investment income | $46,985 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,220 |
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 | $11,038 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,779,442 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $120,730 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,883 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $757,658 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,095 |
Other employee benefits | $37,201 |
Payroll taxes | $48,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,724 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,226 |
Office expenses | $39,723 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,160 |
Travel | $35,795 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,837 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,204 |
All other expenses | $16,842 |
Total functional expenses | $1,420,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,195 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $103,609 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $130,700 |
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 | $640 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,099,977 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $142,571 |
Total assets | $1,772,692 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,865 |
Grants payable | $22,000 |
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 | $22,241 |
Total liabilities | $56,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,393,140 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,772,692 |