Guadalupe Blanco River Trust is located in Seguin, TX. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Guadalupe Blanco River Trust employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guadalupe Blanco River Trust 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 08/2023, Guadalupe Blanco River Trust generated $467.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $481.7k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER TRUST IS TO PRESERVE THE UNIQUE NATURAL HERITAGE OF THE GUADALUPE WATERSHED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY PROTECTING OPEN LANDSCAPES, WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE WATER AND THE LAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WETLAND ENHANCEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE WHITMIRE UNIT OF THE ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE RESULTED IN THE ENHANCEMENT OF 176 ACRES OF WETLANDS THROUGH THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO OLDER WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES AS WELL AS THE ENGINEERING NECESSARY TO DEVELOP WATER MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR AN ADDITIONAL 230 ACRES OF WETLANDS
THE TRUST PURSUES CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, ASSURE THAT LAND REMAINS IN AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, AND TO PASS UNDEVELOPED LAND TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED FOR LAND OWNERS AND FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR THE LAND IN THE GUADALUPE RIVER BASIN USING PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES TO FURTHER THIS GOAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William A Blackwell President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Oscar H Fogle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denis R Mueller Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronnie Luster Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John P Schneider Jr Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Snow Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $229,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $206,339 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,600 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $435,339 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15,475 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,206 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $467,020 |
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. | $100,058 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,006 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,080 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,020 |
Other employee benefits | $18,000 |
Payroll taxes | $11,159 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,553 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,549 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,817 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,548 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,702 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,244 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,116 |
All other expenses | $1,635 |
Total functional expenses | $481,694 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $529,933 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,179 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,215 |
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 | $3,316,162 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $719,814 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,626,303 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,362 |
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 | $49,362 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,399,288 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $177,653 |
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 | $4,626,303 |