Ogallala Commons Inc
- Assets
- $380.0k
- Revenue
- $419.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Nazareth, TX
- Founding
- 05/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-1144011
Organization Overview
Ogallala Commons Inc is located in Nazareth, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ogallala Commons Inc 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, Ogallala Commons Inc generated $419.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $376.4k 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
OGALLALA COMMONS INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TO BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT PLAINS REGION, BY REINVIGORATING THE COMMONWEALTH WHICH FORM THE FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES. OUR REGION'S COMMONWEALTH CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS WATER AND MINERAL CYCLE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, EDUCATION, HEALTH ANBD RECREATIN, THE ARTS, HISTORY, A SENSE OF PLACE, WILDLIFE, THE FOODSHED AND SPIRITUALITY. THESE ARE 12 ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY. OGALLALA COMMONS FOCUSES ON 4 ACTIVITIES TO REGENERATE THESE COMMONWEALTHS: 1. BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK; 2. CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH; 3. FOSTERING A SENSE OF PLACE; AND 4. EMPOWERING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: IN 2021, OGALLALA COMMONS, INC., (OCI) CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY PROVIDING WORK EXPERIENCE, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL CAREER EXPLORATION FOR A TOTAL OF 46 INTERNS AND 5 APPRENTICES, CONSISTING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE AND OLDER ADULTS IN 4 STATES. ADDITIONALLY, OCI LAUNCHED A WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PILOT GROUP, CONSISTING OF 8 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SILVERTON, TEXAS AND VILAS, COLORADO SCHOOLS - IN ORDER TO INCREASE PLACE-BASED LEARNING AND WORKFORCE.
STEWARDING NATURAL RESOURCES: OCI CARRIED OUT NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION EDUCATION BY CONDUCTING 7 PLAYA FESTIVALS AND RIVER FESTIVALS IN TEXAS THAT INVOLVED ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND EDUCATED MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, OCI CONDUCTED 4 PLAYA FIELD DAYS IN TEXAS THAT IMPACTED 100 ATTENDEES, WHILE CONDUCTING 3 STEWARDING OUR AQUIFER FIELD DAYS THAT WERE ATTENDED BY 86 ATTENDEES.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: OCI CONTINUED ITS WORK IN YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN 6 COLORADO RURAL COUNTIES (BACA, BENT, CHEYENNE, KIOWA, OTERO AND PROWERS COUNTIES). OCI ALSO CONDUCTED COMMONWEALTH ACADEMIES IN THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE REGION (SWISHER, BRISCOE AND HALL COUNTIES), AND HELD TWO YOUTH ENTREPENEUR FAIRS - ONE FOR SOUTHEAST COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ANOTHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE THREE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, OCI LAUNCHED A VIRTUAL E-CLUB TO FOSTER CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURS.
OTHER PROGRAMS: REBUILDING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS: OCI MAINTAINED ITS LOCAL LLANO PROJECT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND OPTIONS FOR PROCURING LOCALLY GROWN, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOOD IN THE TEXAS PANHANDLE-SOUTH PLAINS, WHICH INCLUDED CONDUCTING 2 LOCAL FOOD SUMMITS IN TEXAS AND A BUS TOUR AND LOCAL FOOD SUMMIT IN COLORADO, TO REBUILD THE ARKANSAS RIVER REGIONAL FOODSHED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William J Nelson Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeff Ochampaugh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sandra Taylor-Sawyer Ed D Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Wes Spohr President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Elaine Belansky PHD Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Dela Esqueda Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $75,478 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,019 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,497 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $329,676 |
| Investment income | $9,583 |
| 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 | $419,756 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $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 | $31,169 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,165 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,146 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $376,357 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $315,079 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $64,326 |
| 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 | $584 |
| 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 | $379,989 |
| 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 | $379,989 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $379,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ogallala Commons Inc has recieved totaling $88,068.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $72,978 |
Dixon Water Foundation Decatur, TX PURPOSE: AQUIFER STEWARDSHIP | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $90 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oklahoma State Fair Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $18,358,668 | $22,331,954 |
Texas Farm Bureau Waco, TX | $1,072,770,797 | $25,839,501 |
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Little Rock, AR | $66,846,371 | $16,311,552 |
Textile Exchange Lamesa, TX | $12,297,668 | $16,219,596 |
National Reined Cow Horse Association Pilot Point, TX | $5,326,422 | $10,193,097 |
Southern United States Trade Association Susta New Orleans, LA | $3,093,143 | $7,251,421 |
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $75,119,133 | $8,594,309 |
Mclennan County Fair Inc Waco, TX | $8,076,032 | $10,500,101 |
Agricultural Development Fund Fort Worth, TX | $1,257,000 | $6,712,594 |
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association Alexandria, LA | $10,986,998 | $7,601,612 |
National Finance Credit Corp Of Tx Fort Worth, TX | $196,184,500 | $9,101,860 |
Texas Quarter Horse Association Elgin, TX | $5,419,371 | $4,846,350 |