Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness, operating under the name CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm, is located in Boerne, TX. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm 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, CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS AND PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECOSYSTEMS AND PLANT LIFE IN THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA IN KENDALL COUNTY, BEXAR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL CHILDREN'S CAMPS DURING THE YEAR.
THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES IMPACTING THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA AS WELL AS GENERAL LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY SCIENCE - A RESEARCH ACTIVITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS COLLECT CRUCIAL DATA ON PLANTS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE THAT INHABIT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY. THIS DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT ON PROPERTY DUE TO URBANIZATION. CIBOLO CONSERVATION CORRIDOR - A LAND AND WATER INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY ALONG THE UPPER CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED, PROTECT AND RESTORE WORKING LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. LAND MANAGEMENT - ORGANIZATION'S EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO LANDOWNERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES AS IT RELATES TO STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION MATTERS IMPACTING LANDOWNER LAND HOLDINGS.
THE NATURE SCHOOL IS AN IMMERSIVE, HIGH QUALITY AND RESEARCH-BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. STUDENTS SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR DAY IN A NATURAL SETTING ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, INCLUDING OUTDOOR PLAY AND GROUP EXPLORATION SUCH AS HIKING THE HERFF FARM'S GROUNDS, BUILDING FORTS, DRAMATIC PLAY, DIGGING, GARDENING, AND OTHER HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carolyn Chipman Evans CEO | Officer | 40 | $125,638 |
Margaret Lamar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $114,865 |
Jeanne Buchanan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Perri Rosheger Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jonathan Piper Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ty Young Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Cambridge Contracting Llc Construction Services | 12/30/20 | $2,478,286 |
Agave Design Studio Landscape Construction Services | 12/30/20 | $184,307 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $121,855 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $584,218 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,205,979 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $350,888 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,912,052 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $481,868 |
Investment income | $42,784 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $27,545 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,052 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,795 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,505,815 |
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. | $25,651 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,503 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $873,174 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,092 |
Other employee benefits | $47,798 |
Payroll taxes | $82,917 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $167,740 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,676 |
Office expenses | $82,762 |
Information technology | $38,549 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,531 |
Travel | $1,030 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,358 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $279,766 |
Insurance | $28,609 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,070,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $733,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,148,536 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,161,024 |
Accounts receivable, net | $187,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,643 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,309 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,352,546 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,295,238 |
Investments—other securities | $44,630 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $16,943,672 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $383,075 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $51,504 |
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 | $787,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $492,804 |
Total liabilities | $1,714,383 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,073,701 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,155,588 |
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 | $16,943,672 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness has recieved totaling $522,227.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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C B & Anita Branch Trust San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $300,000 |
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND NATURE LITERACY EDUCATION | $50,000 |
80-20 Fund San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: DEEP ROOTS PROGRAM GRANT | $25,000 |
Cla Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | $20,000 |
San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,153 |
Faye L And William L Cowden Charitable Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $225,556 |
Net Contributions | $1,100 |
Ending Balance | $226,656 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Katy Prairie Conservancy Houston, TX | $38,667,423 | $11,043,745 |
Lake Livingston Wtr Sply & Swr Serv Corp Livingston, TX | $30,040,610 | $6,427,561 |
Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness Boerne, TX | $16,943,672 | $3,505,815 |
National Network Of Abortion Funds Austin, TX | $6,098,536 | $6,478,199 |
National Network Of Abortion Funds dallas, TX | $958,220 | $1,786,052 |
Louisiana Bucket Brigade New Orleans, LA | $1,415,854 | $2,050,834 |
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Inc Mandeville, LA | $737,121 | $1,015,300 |
National Network Of Abortion Funds New Orleans, LA | $604,856 | $442,158 |
New Space New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $406,206 | $914,911 |
New Mexico Wildlife Center Inc Espanola, NM | $1,654,980 | $1,531,830 |
National Network Of Abortion Funds El Paso, TX | $1,533,057 | $1,676,747 |
National Network Of Abortion Funds Austin, TX | $967,790 | $823,657 |