Gorgas Science Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $965.7k
- Revenue
- $214.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Brownsville, TX
- Founding
- 05/1984
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 74-2284635
Organization Overview
Gorgas Science Foundation Inc is located in Brownsville, TX. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gorgas Science Foundation Inc 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 08/2021, Gorgas Science Foundation Inc generated $214.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $132.5k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF CRITICAL CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TO FOSTER GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF CRITICAL CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATION OF EDUCATION MATERIAL AND A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR THE LOCAL, AS WELL AS THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRODUCTION OF NATURE FILMS AND PUBLICATIONS. BEST KNOWN OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS ARE THE FIELD STATIONS KNOWN AS RANCHO DEL CIELO AND RANCHO EL CIELITO LOCATED IN THE CLOUD FORESTS OF MEXICO. THESE STATIONS PROVIDE A "HANDS ON" OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO WORK AND STUDY IN SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE NATURAL SETTINGS IN THE WORLD. USING THE FACILITIES AT THE FIELD STATIONS, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SCIENTISTS MANY OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH. USING THE FIELD STATION PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION HAS EXPANDED ITS EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS OF GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE. THE UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE VALLEY ("UTRGV") AND TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE ("TSC") CREATED THE FIELD STATION PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE ACADEMIC PORTION OF THE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF SCIENCE COURSES AND SEMINARS, ART SEMINARS, STUDENT GROUP TRIPS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS.USE OF THE FIELD STATIONS OF RANCHO DEL CIELO, RANCHO EL CIELITO, AND BOXLEY GRIST MILL BY THE FOUNDATION ARE FACILITATED BY A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TSC. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE FIELD STATIONS, IN PART, WITH FUNDS FROM THESE AGREEMENTS. RANCHO EL CIELITO WAS SOLD IN 2018.THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THE SABAL PALM SANCTUARY IN BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY. WITHIN THE SANCTUARY, THE FOUNDATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE RABB PLANTATION HOUSE WHICH SERVES AS ITS HEADQUARTERS AND AS THE VISTOR'S CENTER FOR THE SANCTUARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pablo Quintanilla Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $44,876 |
Lawrence V Lof President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Guillermo Aguilar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Marty Bogart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Ray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patti Ayala Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $38,418 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,904 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $157,322 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,969 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $214,291 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $44,876 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,461 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,138 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $7,197 |
| All other expenses | $27,821 |
| Total functional expenses | $132,458 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $954,842 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $965,730 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,520 |
| 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 | $143,438 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $150,958 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $814,772 |
| 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 | $965,730 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gorgas Science Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $8,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brownsville Community Foundation Inc Brownsville, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $8,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Santa Fe Institute Santa Fe, NM | $95,101,684 | $57,773,982 |
Institute For Creation Research Dallas, TX | $48,066,250 | $13,901,038 |
American Society For Mass Spectrometry Santa Fe, NM | $6,457,668 | $3,102,826 |
Bcfs Property Management Company San Antonio, TX | $5,171,664 | $1,968,196 |
The Center For The Research Of Early Christian Documents Plano, TX | $571,803 | $898,767 |
Gorgas Science Foundation Inc Brownsville, TX | $965,730 | $214,291 |
Austin Science Education Foundation Austin, TX | $254,932 | $0 |
Texas Organic Farmers And Gardeners Association Wimberley, TX | $55,402 | $0 |
Science Journal For Kids Austin, TX | $32,786 | $76,223 |
Oklahoma Academy Of Science Edmond, OK | $236,254 | $0 |
Massive Analysis And Quality Control Society Little Rock, AR | $54,603 | $0 |
Finding Genius Foundation San Antonio, TX | $0 | $0 |