Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl 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 09/2023, Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl generated $16.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2020, Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $912,707. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF LAND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH RANCHING, SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RANCHING: THE EAST FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF A LIVESTOCK RANCH THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRIMARY LAND USE ON 14.1 MILLION ACRES OF NATIVE RANGELAND IN THE SOUTH TEXAS BRUSH COUNTRY AND COASTAL SAND PLAIN REGION. THIS RANCH SERVES AS A LABORATORY FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH THAT WILL FACILITATE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION THROUGHOUT THESE 14.1 MILLION ACRES OF NATIVE RANGELAND. THE OPERATING RANCH ALSO SERVES AS THE OUTDOOR 'CLASSROOM' TO FULFILL ELEMENTS OF THE EDUCATION PURPOSE OF THE EAST FOUNDATION (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION).
SCIENCE: THE SCIENCE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE, TO ENABLE MORE EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING BY STEWARDS OF WORKING LANDS, IS EMBEDDED IN AN ACTIVE WORKING LANDSCAPE. RESEARCH PROGRAMS SPAN 3 KEY AREAS: LAND STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND RANCHING, AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, WHICH FOCUS ON THOSE FACTORS THAT MOST THREATEN THE PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND UTILITY OF WORKING NATIVE RANGELANDS. EACH OF THESE PROGRAM AREAS CONTAINS DISCOVERY ELEMENTS, INTENDED TO ELUCIDATE MECHANISMS THAT GOVERN THE COMPLEXITIES OF LAND ECOLOGY, ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, AND POPULATION ECOLOGY OF WILDLIFE; DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTS, INTENDED TO IMPLEMENT DISCOVERIES INTO SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR APPLICATION BY LAND STEWARDS; (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION).
EDUCATION: EAST FOUNDATION'S BEHIND THE GATES EDUCATION PROGRAM CONNECTS STUDENTS TO THE LAND USING HANDS-ON, SCIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF A MULTIFACETED SYSTEM STARTING WITH DELIVERING THE MESSAGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN SCHOOLS AND CONTINUING WITH INVOLVING STUDENTS IN LAND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES ON EAST FOUNDATION'S WORKING LANDS. WE BELIEVE THAT DEMONSTRATING HOW LAND STEWARDSHIP PROVIDES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THEIR APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WORKING LANDS. OUR GOAL IS TWOFOLD. WE AIM TO EMPOWER FUTURE LEADERS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF HOW OUR NATURAL SYSTEMS WORK AND WE CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS TO SUPPORT THE WORKING LANDS OF TEXAS (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard W Evans Jr Director | Trustee | 4 | $65,500 |
Dan Kinsel III Director | Trustee | 4 | $65,500 |
Stephen J Kleberg Director | Trustee | 4 | $65,500 |
Bryan Wagner Director | Trustee | 4 | $65,500 |
Robert Neal Wilkins President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $478,700 |
Robert Todd Snelgrove COO | Officer | 40 | $199,970 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Texas A&m Agrilife Research Research Services | 9/29/23 | $230,982 |
Amigo Helicopter Services Gathering Research Services | 9/29/23 | $208,099 |
Texas A&m University - Kingsville Research Services | 9/29/23 | $175,438 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $10,130,407 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,341,411 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,904,987 |
Investment income | $24,558 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $45,929 |
Net Rental Income | $65,811 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,190 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,648,365 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,061,251 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $171,727 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,900 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,896,038 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $738,856 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,809,911 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $171,622 |
Other employee benefits | $255,528 |
Payroll taxes | $278,274 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,929 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $121,124 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $832,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,869 |
Office expenses | $158,025 |
Information technology | $31,502 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $951,903 |
Travel | $245,320 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,396 |
Interest | $65,816 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,402,723 |
Insurance | $238,915 |
All other expenses | $19,907 |
Total functional expenses | $12,524,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,943,806 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $279,946 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,532,786 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,867 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $497,285,014 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $4,574,242 |
Other assets | $185,131 |
Total assets | $505,851,792 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $928,536 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $328,083 |
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 | $197,397 |
Total liabilities | $1,454,016 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $504,397,776 |
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 | $505,851,792 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl has awarded $171,727 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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IDEA CAMP RIO PURPOSE: Education support | $39,863 |
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Education support | $39,864 |
JIM HOGG COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Education support | $17,000 |
TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION FDN PURPOSE: Educator for the Rio Grande Valley | $75,000 |