Big Bend Conservation Alliance is located in Alpine, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Big Bend Conservation Alliance employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Bend Conservation 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 12/2022, Big Bend Conservation Alliance generated $342.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $279.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.0% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF WEST TEXAS RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL PROGRAM: PARTNER WITH INDIGENOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE REGION'S TRADITIONAL, ANCESTRAL,UNCEDED TERRITORY OF NATIVE PEOPLES PAST AND PRESENT AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL PLACES.
DARK SKIES PROGRAM: ASSIST HOMEOWNERS AND MUNICIPALITIES IN THE REGION THAT WISH TO OPT-IN TO NIGHT-SKY-FRIENDLY LIGHTING.
OTHER PROGRAMS: PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER, DARK SKIES, LAND, AND CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Shelley Bernstein Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $44,571 |
Austin Dupree Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adeline Fox President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andy Trevino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sophia Hernandez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Bennett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $46,210 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $286,326 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,536 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,245 |
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 | $8,351 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $342,132 |
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. | $44,571 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,285 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,527 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,686 |
Payroll taxes | $5,133 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,809 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,668 |
Information technology | $4,958 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,800 |
Travel | $3,166 |
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 | $1,860 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $279,554 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,970 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $354,991 |
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 | $354,991 |
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 | $354,991 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Big Bend Conservation Alliance has recieved totaling $156,231.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Clc Kramer Foundation Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $29,671 |
Permian Basin Area Foundation Midland, TX PURPOSE: Environmental | $20,000 |
Shield-Ayres Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
Summerlee Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: UNIQUE SPACES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Alliance To End Plastic Waste Inc Austin, TX | $121,553,855 | $75,195,642 |
Coastal Conservation Association Houston, TX | $35,257,722 | $22,849,424 |
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Corpus Christi, TX | $32,444,839 | $4,259,752 |
Southern Forest Products Assoc Metairie, LA | $4,040,983 | $2,109,243 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | $4,395,262 | $2,584,694 |
Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | $1,335,765 | $1,163,586 |
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc Little Rock, AR | $1,230,736 | $620,718 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Walton Conservation Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $238,172 | $732,294 |
Texas Water Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $359,822 | $727,017 |