Coastal Conservation Association
- Assets
- $46.1m
- Revenue
- $26.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 08/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 74-1984482
Organization Overview
Coastal Conservation Association is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Coastal Conservation Association employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Coastal Conservation 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 12/2023, Coastal Conservation Association generated $26.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2014, Coastal Conservation Association has awarded 114 individual grants totaling $19,196,980. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTION OF THE MARINE, ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE AND RESOURCES OF THE COASTAL AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES, BOTH ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE, FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SUCH OBJECTIVES WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY: (A) SPONSORING AND ENCOURAGING RESEARCH RELATING TO MARINE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ITS SURVIVAL; (B)EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE LIFE AND RESOURCES; (C) MOBILIZING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TOWARD THE ADOPTION OF SOUND CONSERVATION PRACTICES CONDUCIVE TO THE PRESERVATION OF MARINE LIFE AND RESOURCES; (D) FORMULATING AND ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS (NON-LEGISLATIVE) BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPORT AND COMMERCIAL FISHING ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSISTING SUCH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NUMEROUS PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION,ENFORCEMENT, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PASSAGE OF PRO-RESOURCELEGISLATION INCLUDING RESTORATION OF OYSTER REEFS AND OYSTERPOPULATIONS, AUGMENTATION OF SPECIES VIA HATCHERY PROGRAMS, CREATION OFARTIFICIAL REEFS, SEA GRASS AND MANGROVE PLANTINGS, DONATION OFEQUIPMENT TO ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INCLUDING BOATS, BULLET PROOF VESTS,NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, VIDEO EQUIPMENT, ETC., GRADUATE ANDUNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE MARINE SCIENCE AREAS OF STUDY, CATCHAND RELEASE MORTALITY PRACTICES, TAGGING STUDIES, ETC. PRO-RESOURCELEGISLATION INCLUDES THE PASSING OF SENSIBLE REGULATIONS SUCH AS SIZE,SLOT AND BAG LIMITS, GEAR RESTRICTION, SEASONAL CLOSURES IN SPAWNINGAREAS, GAME FISH STATUS, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, ETC.
PUBLICATION OF TIDE MAGAZINE & RISING TIDE NEWSLETTER AND DISTRIBUTIONTO NEARLY 115,000 MEMBERS. THE PUBLICATIONS EDUCATE THE MEMBERSHIPABOUT CONSERVATION ISSUES AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE UTILIZATION OF MARINERESOURCES.
PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF STATE CHAPTER NEWSLETTERS TO MEMBERS.THE NEWSLETTERS INFORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL CONSERVATION ANDFISHERIES MANAGEMENT ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Kennedy Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gary Loomis Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
John Carlson Vice Chairman & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Mark Ray Chairman & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gus Schram III Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Robert Donlin Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dls Llc Project Construction | 12/30/23 | $413,300 |
Lorri Gray Hromas Dba Lh Media Design L Media Consulting | 12/30/23 | $658,980 |
Elemental Methods Llc Media Consulting | 12/30/23 | $387,993 |
Poyner Spruill Llp Legal/lobbying | 12/30/23 | $363,923 |
Giveback Sports Llc Guided Trips | 12/30/23 | $282,780 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,512,194 |
| Fundraising events | $945,187 |
| Related organizations | $796,326 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,581,724 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,835,431 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,035,404 |
| Investment income | $631,246 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $47,494 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $60,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,911,137 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$21,357 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,499,355 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,631,332 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $36,496 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,152,223 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,569 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $696,545 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $151,360 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $662,546 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $454,304 |
| Office expenses | $700,936 |
| Information technology | $153,112 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $298,964 |
| Travel | $1,035,003 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $242,878 |
| Interest | $11,477 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $163,708 |
| Insurance | $430,024 |
| All other expenses | $886,784 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,519,249 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,157,884 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,045,964 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,361,350 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,046,616 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,605,402 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,502,414 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,331,928 |
| Total assets | $46,051,558 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,393,473 |
| Grants payable | $1,019,224 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,094,349 |
| 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 | $163,205 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,334,044 |
| Total liabilities | $12,004,295 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,006,797 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,040,466 |
| 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 | $46,051,558 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Coastal Conservation Association has awarded $1,653,828 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOBWHITE BRIGADE PURPOSE: COASTAL BRIGADE | $10,000 |
CCA TEXAS FUND PURPOSE: HABITAT PROJECTS | $800,000 |
CHESEPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ST. MARY'S RIVER - REEF BALLS | $13,082 |
FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FL INC PURPOSE: ST. LUCIE RIVER EALGRASS PLATING, EDUCATION-FUNDING FOR SCHOOL FISHING CLUB PROGRAM | $22,500 |
HARTE RESEARCH INSTITUTE - TAMUCC PURPOSE: TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE INTERNS & BAFFIN BAY WATER MONITORING PROJECT, HAYNIE BOAT FOR BAFFIN BAY | $207,000 |
LEE CO ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TRUTH ABOUT OYSTERS PROJECT AND OYSTER RESTORATION MONITORING | $7,009 |