Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is located in Sinton, TX. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation 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, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $781,691. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO 9 STUDENTS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC WERE CONDUCTED FOR 3,858 PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel H Thomas Trustee | 3 | $1,200 | |
John J Welder V Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Hc Weil Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Hughes C Thomas Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Harvey C Weil Jr Adv Trustee | 1 | $1,200 | |
John J Welder Vi Adv Trustee | 1 | $1,600 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,689 |
Interest on Savings | $71 |
Dividends & Interest | $472,901 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $101,188 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $101,227 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $269,454 |
Total Revenue | $1,104,303 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $266,811 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $215,714 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $91,291 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $28,598 |
Depreciation | $92,153 |
Occupancy | $3,831 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $51,294 |
Printing and publications | $292 |
Other expenses | $379,830 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,167,862 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $181,005 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,348,867 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,836 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,115,275 |
Net Accounts receivable | $79,002 |
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 | $643 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $4,338,780 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,775,512 |
Other assets | $373,250 |
Total assets | $22,023,862 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,697 |
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 | $79,697 |
Over the last fiscal year, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation has awarded $181,005 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FRY TRICIA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $24,000 |
MCCLOY MICHAEL PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $25,146 |
RODKEY TARA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $22,000 |
DUFFLE DUSTON PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $27,200 |
MOELLER CHRISTIN PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $25,000 |
MARTINEZ ALEJANDRA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $21,900 |