Cibolo Preserve is located in Boerne, 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cibolo Preserve 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, Cibolo Preserve generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $178.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.8% per year over the past 7 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CIBOLO PRESERVE, A NATURAL HABITAT LABORATORY, CONTINUED TO BE USED BY THE CIBOLO NATURE CENTER TO CONDUCT ITS LONG-TERM GREAT BLUE HERON ROOKERY MONITORING PROJECT. THE WEEKLY RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED FROM A UNIQUE OBSERVATION BLIND BY DEDICATED TEAMS OF MASTER NATURALIST VOLUNTEERS FROM JANUARY THROUGH JULY OF 2021. USING HIGH POWERED SPOTTING SCOPES, THE TEAMS OBSERVED AND DOCUMENTED NEST BUILDING, MATING RITUALS, INCUBATION, AND FEEDING OF YOUNG HERONS UNTIL THEY FLEDGED FROM THEIR NESTS. THE DATA COMPILED IS SHARED WITH OTHER SCIENTISTS, AND A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT IS PREPARED BY THE MONITORS AND THE CIBOLO NATURE CENTER FOR PRESENTATION TO THE CIBOLO PRESERVE EACH YEAR.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO CONDUCTED FIVE STUDIES ON CIBOLO CREEK DURING 2021. THE STUDIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: 1) EXPLORATION OF SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF FOOD RESOURCES FOR FISH IN CIBOLO CREEK AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF URBANIZATION ON FISH DIET AND GROWTH 2) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT INFLUENCE ON MICROBIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3) CROSSED SQUARE ARRAY AZIMUTHAL RESISTIVITY AS A METHOD TO CHARACTERIZE KARST ENHANCED JOINTING TRENDS IN THE LOWER GLEN ROSE LIMESTONE, KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS 4) MONITORING HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS WITHIN CIBOLO PRESERVE DURING WARM SEASONS 5) QUANTIFYING BEE ASSEMBLAGES
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CLEAN RIVERS MONITORING PROGRAM THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY IMPLEMENTED BY THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY. WATER SAMPLES ARE COLLECTED QUARTERLY AND ANALYZED FOR MULTIPLE WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS. THE DATA IS THEN ENTERED INTO THE TCEQ SWIQM DATABASES.
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTS: IN DECEMBER 2020 THIS STUDY WAS STARTED WITH THE AIM OF EXAMINING THE DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE, AND DIVERSITY OF OVERWINTERING GRASSLAND SPARROWS IN MULTIPLE OPEN FIELDS AT CIBOLO PRESERVE. THIS CONTINUED INTO 2021 AS IT WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A THREE-YEAR STUDY. RESEARCH ON GRASSLAND SPARROWS HAS SHOWN CONSISTENT AND TROUBLING DECLINES IN GRASSLAND BIRDS ON THEIR BREEDING GROUNDS FOR MANY YEARS. WHILE NOT UNIVERSAL OR ACROSS THE ENTIRE RANGE OF MOST SPECIES, DECLINES DUE TO HABITAT LOSS OR ALTERATION AND PESTICIDE POISONING REVEAL THAT THE LOSSES ARE REAL, AND IN MOST CASES, CONTINUING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John E Newman Jr Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Donna Taylor Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Candace Andrews Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Robert R Lende Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Rufus Stephens Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Christina Bergmann Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $900,000 |
Interest on Savings | $69 |
Dividends & Interest | $70,403 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $113,615 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $113,615 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,084,087 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $2,079 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $56,440 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $168,899 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $178,899 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,586 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,382,134 |
Other assets | $5,950 |
Total assets | $14,428,841 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cibolo Preserve has awarded $110,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CIBOLO NATURE PRESERVE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT NATURAL LANDSCAPES AND HOW MAINTAINING SUCH AREAS HELPS TO KEEP THE SENSITIVE BALANCE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND NATURE. | $100,000 |
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS (BOERNE CHAPTER) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IN PRESERVING NATIVE TEXAS PLANTS SIMILAR TO THE ONES THAT GROW ON OUR PRESERVE. | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cibolo Preserve has recieved totaling $900,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Southeastern, PA PURPOSE: FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $900,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Nelda C And H J Lutcher Stark Foundation Orange, TX | $0 | $13,068,953 |
The Lanier Theological Library Foundation Houston, TX | $165,460,506 | $161,744,141 |
Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation New Orleans, LA | $0 | $33,926,761 |
Tom T East Sr & Alice K East & Alice H East & Robert C East Wildl San Antonio, TX | $502,937,323 | $12,880,402 |
The Caldwell Foundation Tyler, TX | $113,613,733 | $12,178,826 |
Jones Trust Springdale, AR | $87,208,961 | $7,926,357 |
Whole Kids Foundation Austin, TX | $20,924,486 | $5,788,036 |
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $0 | $36,422,281 |
Hope Center Foundation Plano, TX | $50,591,609 | $3,157,864 |
Brian D Patterson Usa - International Foundation Burkburnett, TX | $91,124 | $1,600,664 |
Shearn Moody Plaza Corporation Galveston, TX | $0 | $2,031,035 |
Dhr Health Institute For Research & Development Edinburg, TX | $765,777 | $2,008,327 |