Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, 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. Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association 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 12/2022, Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association generated $129.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $157.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AGGREGATE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS: TESPA CONTINUES IN PARTNERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. IN 2022, TESPA SENT ITS FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FAR SOUTH MINING LLC (FSM) FOR A PROPOSED ROCK QUARRY AND ROCK CRUSHING OPERATION IN HAYS COUNTY. TESPA IS REQUESTING FSM TO ABANDON ITS PLANS FOR A ROCK QUARRY ON THE NEEDMORE RANCH BETWEEN WIMBERLEY AND SAN MARCOS. THE FSM OPERATION PRESENTS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SCENARIO BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION, RIGHT ON TOP OF THE RECHARGE ZONE OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER. ON NOVEMBER 6, 2022, TESPA HELD AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND FUNDRAISER TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ITS WORK TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ROCK QUARRIES AND CRUSHING OPERATIONS. CARBON SEQUESTRATION: IN THE HILL COUNTRY THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AND REGENERATIVE LAND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES. CARBON SEQUESTRATION BRINGS A NEW SOURCE OF FUNDING TO THE REGION. TESPA EXPLORED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL MARKET FOR SEQUESTERING CARBON DIOXIDE THROUGH BEST LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES RIGHT HERE IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patrick Cox Executive Dir. | 30 | $72,000 | |
James Blackburn President | 2 | $0 | |
Peter Way Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Robin Rather Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Bob Elkins Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Joe Jaworski Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $971 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $129,838 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $72,000 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $73,348 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,756 |
Total expenses | $157,104 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $173,380 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $173,901 |
Total liabilities | $1,258 |
Net assets or fund balances | $172,643 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association has recieved totaling $10,084.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Leon Jaworski Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $84 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ground Water Protection Council Oklahoma City, OK | $9,374,395 | $13,367,464 |
Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | $27,822,588 | $21,368,993 |
The Water Institute Of The Gulfs Delta Baton Rouge, LA | $4,823,998 | $12,590,476 |
Lifewater Inc Bentonville, AR | $3,826,625 | $8,037,007 |
Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc Eureka Springs, AR | $4,777,127 | $3,809,928 |
Watershed Conservation Resource Center Fayetteville, AR | $2,004,732 | $1,644,645 |
The Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $1,518,327 | $2,033,689 |
Texas Water Conservation Association Austin, TX | $237,195 | $1,245,576 |
Beaver Watershed Alliance Elkins, AR | $852,109 | $1,282,224 |
Illinois River Watershed Ptr Cave Springs, AR | $5,026,166 | $713,962 |
Willwoods Community Management Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,517,420 | $805,608 |
Texas Hill Country River Region Inc Concan, TX | $2,371,899 | $1,299,434 |