Save Our Springs Alliance Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Save Our Springs Alliance Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Springs Alliance 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 12/2021, Save Our Springs Alliance Inc generated $772.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $595.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER AND THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF THE HILL COUNTRY REGION AND ITS WATERSHEDS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON BARTON SPRINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021 SOS ALLIANCE CONTINUED ITS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PERMANENT PROTECTION WORK TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS. OUR SMALL STAFF OF LEGAL AND POLICY ADVOCATES AND EDUCATORS, WORKING WITH LEADING AREA SCIENTISTS AND EXPERTS, WORKED TO KEEP OUR STREAMS AND SPRINGS CLEAN AND FLOWING, AND PROTECT OUR VULNERABLE WATER RESOURCES AND ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITATS FROM HIGHWAY EXPANSION PROJECTS, PUMPING PROJECTS, AND PROPOSED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGES, AMONG OTHER THREATS. WE DEFENDED THE SAVE OUR SPRINGS ORDINANCE, AND SUPPORTED LOCAL POLICIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND THE INCREASED FLOODING, EROSION, DROUGHT, AND HEAT THAT COMES WITH GLOBAL WARMING. IN 2021 WE ALSO WORKED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND OUR BARTON SPRINGS UNIVERSITY (BSU) WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO REACH MORE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AND NEW CITIZENS ACROSS THE REGION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BARTON SPRINGS 101 PRESENTATIONS IN SCHOOLS, SNORKEL TOURS OF BARTON SPRINGS AND BARTON CREEK, AND HIKES ON THE GREENBELT. IN 2021 WE HELD THE BARTON SPRINGS UNIVERSITY DAY VIRTUALLY. IN 2019 SOS ALLIANCE WORKED TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS AND ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDING PARKS, PRESERVES, AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS ACROSS THE CENTRAL TEXAS EDWARDS AQUIFER REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bill Bunch Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $108,895 |
Tracey Whitley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Barkley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Roger Baker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Corbin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Virginia Palmer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $9,683 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $74,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $633,288 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $717,471 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $25,602 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,580 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $772,035 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,021 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,903 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $155,220 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,035 |
Payroll taxes | $86,392 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,263 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,729 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,759 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,331 |
Office expenses | $10,295 |
Information technology | $11,614 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,307 |
Travel | $305 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $774 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $730 |
All other expenses | $20,308 |
Total functional expenses | $594,992 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,199 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $304,199 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,840 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $175,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $100,000 |
Other liabilities | $327,508 |
Total liabilities | $790,348 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $304,199 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Save Our Springs Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $295,774.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE EDWARDS AQUIFER | $204,025 |
Holland Family Foundation Grapevine, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $55,000 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE HAYS COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH CURRENT INFORMATION ON GROWTH TRENDS | $14,000 |
Burdine Johnson Foundation Buda, TX PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR A "HAYS COUNTY ROAD SHOW" PROJECT | $10,000 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,100 |
S-M Hixon Family Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: CHARITY | $5,149 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Inc Glen Rose, TX | $21,892,243 | $9,491,146 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
Central Arkansas Resource Conservation And Development Area Greenbrier, AR | $948,037 | $2,548,381 |
Trees For Houston Houston, TX | $12,896,766 | $5,636,072 |
Moore-Odom Wildlife Foundation Inc Orange, TX | $74,482,466 | $4,606,193 |
Great Springs Project Inc Austin, TX | $3,007,559 | $1,951,597 |
William B Harrison Foundation Houston, TX | $5,553,943 | $988,014 |
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque, NM | $2,645,885 | $2,264,316 |
Serengeti Foundation Dripping Springs, TX | $31,204,793 | $3,267,315 |
Houston Audubon Society Houston, TX | $13,718,637 | $2,758,982 |
Taking Care Of Texas Austin, TX | $1,450,815 | $2,139,478 |
Friends Of The Katy Trail Inc Dallas, TX | $3,410,725 | $2,458,782 |