Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation
- Assets
- $379.3m
- Revenue
- $375.4k
- Investments
- $314.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- The Woodlands, TX
- Founding
- 06/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2170127
Organization Overview
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation is located in The Woodlands, TX. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cynthia & Geo Mitchell 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 12/2021, Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation generated $375.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (46.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation has awarded 1,073 individual grants totaling $32,748,555. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COOK'S BRANCH CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO BE AN EXEMPLARY MODEL, ADVOCATE AND SOURCE FOR SCIENCE-BASED ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN FOREST. THE TWO STRATEGIC AREAS OF FOCUS ARE: 1) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND RESEARCH LAB; 2) ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION. OUR 2021-2023 INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE ABOVE AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND RESEARCH LAB: BOTANICAL UNDERSTORY RICHNESS AND SERIES REBALANCING, BIRD GUILD REBALANCING AND DIVERSITY, FOREST AGE CLASS AND REGENERATION MODELING, HERP COMMUNITY MONITORING, AND APPLYING METRICS & ANALYSIS TO COLLECTED DATA. ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION: NEW WEBSITE DESIGN AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT GENERATION, CREATING A REGIONAL DATABASE OF LANDOWNERS AND CONSTITUENTS, EXPANDING PERMANENTLY PROTECTED AREAS ADJACENT THROUGH AN INVESTMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT CALLED MAYER, PUBLISHING FINDINGS OF APPLIED RESEARCH, AND EDUCATING THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS TO VALUE CBC BRINGS TO THE COMMUNITY.
MITCHELL INNOVATION LABTHE MITCHELL INNOVATION LAB SEEKS TO IDENTIFY AND RESEARCH THE NEXT MOST-PRESSING AND FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES, BEYOND THE PROGRAMS WE ALREADY FUND. TOPICS LIKE THE ENERGY TRANSITION AND OTHER UP-AND-COMING SUSTAINABILITY QUESTIONS ARE AREAS OF FOCUS.
SHALE SUSTAINABILITYTHE SHALE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF SOLUTION-DRIVEN STRATEGIES, INCLUDING:1. EXAMINATION OF THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE AROUND SHALE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT TO GUIDE INDUSTRY-COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS;2. COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SHALE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, ESPECIALLY WITH RESPECT TO GROUND AND SURFACE WATER; AND3. SUPPORT FOR COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE THE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, WHICH THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IS NEEDED BECAUSE REGULATIONS MAY NOT HAVE KEPT PACE WITH THE USE OF ADVANCED DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES.
WATERCONSISTENT WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE APPROACH THAT CHARACTERIZES THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING, THE WATER PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF WATER ISSUES IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, WHICH INFORMS THE DESIGN OF EFFECTIVE POLICY APPROACHES TO ENSURE THAT THE WATER QUANTITY NEEDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT ARE MET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randall Kempner CEO | 40 | $285,769 | |
Marilu Hastings VP Of Sustainability | 40 | $235,871 | |
Drew Nelson Energy Program Offic | 40 | $167,666 | |
Emily Warren Water Program Office | 40 | $162,602 | |
Marita Mirzatuny Program Manager | 40 | $113,750 | |
Katherine Lorenz Chair/president | 40 | $67,606 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chloe Lieberknecht | 12/30/21 | $110,000 |
Hudson Pacific Llc | 12/30/21 | $133,240 |
Averitt And Associates Inc | 12/30/21 | $93,000 |
Thompson Coburn Llp | 12/30/21 | $100,000 |
Edustart Llc | 12/30/21 | $63,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,960,900 |
| Interest on Savings | $28 |
| Dividends & Interest | $5,485,112 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,100 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$51,081,289 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $555 |
| Total Revenue | $375,406 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $353,375 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $816,462 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $272,562 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $88,684 |
| Depreciation | $52,390 |
| Occupancy | $254,623 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $39,602 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $758,799 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $4,245,959 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,867,470 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $12,113,429 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $667,452 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,280,971 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $22,092,902 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,238,076 |
| Other assets | $26,430,280 |
| Total assets | $379,261,425 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation has awarded $7,867,470 in support to 290 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Galveston, TX PURPOSE: FOR A VISION GALVESTON CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Alpine, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF THE GREATER BIG BEND REGION | $280,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: TO REDUCE IMPACTS FROM EVOLVING OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT-RELATED RISKS IN THE PERMIAN BASIN | $220,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE EDWARDS AQUIFER | $204,025 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PUBLIC-INTEREST JOURNALISM ON STATEWIDE ISSUES AND PUBLIC MATTERS | $195,000 |
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION (AUSTIN) PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE WATER FUTURE FOR TEXAS' PEOPLE, WILDLIFE, AND ECOSYSTEMS | $180,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation has recieved totaling $70,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: COLLABORATING WITH PEER FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT A STATEWIDE COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING AN EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
University Of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated Albuquerque, NM | $270,142,035 | $53,815,950 |
University Of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | $88,879,484 | $47,692,096 |
L S U Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $804,249,383 | $72,730,367 |
Southeastern Louisiana Area Health Education Center Natalbany, LA | $8,364,528 | $32,019,241 |
University Of Arkansas Fayetteville Campus Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $748,157,500 | $15,686,060 |
Razorback Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $72,537,377 | $26,130,749 |
The Center For Collaborative Research Inc Houston, TX | $142,938,649 | $16,860,442 |
Mccombs School Of Business Foundation Austin, TX | $43,764,563 | $20,383,837 |
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LA | $292,703,277 | $46,235,918 |
Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc Ruston, LA | $117,962,998 | $18,845,072 |
New Mexico State University Foundation Inc Las Cruces, NM | $355,498,587 | $111,307,691 |
America Can Cars For Kids Dallas, TX | $4,240,577 | $12,374,341 |