Friends Of The Wildlife Corridor is located in Alamo, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Wildlife Corridor 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 09/2021, Friends Of The Wildlife Corridor generated $674.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $517.4k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 6 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
SUPPORT, PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND ENHANCE SANTA ANA AND LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES AND THEIR USE FOR RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONSERVATION AND PLANT NATIVE TREES ON FORMER AGRICULTURAL LAND TO INCREASE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. LAND IS SOLD TO US FISH AND WILDLIFE AS PART OF THE WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX.
PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF SANTA ANA WILDLIFE REFUGE THROUGH EMAIL, NEWSLETTERS, ALERTS, AND A WEBSITE. PROMOTION OUTREACH INCLUDES ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS SUCH AS THE COASTAL EXPO (EDINBURG, TEXAS), THE RGV BIRDING FESTIVAL (HARLINGEN, TEXAS) THE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL (MISSION, TEXAS) AND THE LRGV LEARNING LANDSCAPES PROGRAM THAT ESTABLISHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULA AND OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOMS FOCUSED ON THE ECOSYSTEMS, FLORA, AND FAUNA OF THE REGION.
HELPS SUPPORT SANTA ANA WILDLIFE REGUGE EVENTS AND OUTREACH WITH FUNDS EARNED IN OUR ON-SITE NATURE STORE. FRIENDS STAFF ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE DIRECTS THE PUBLIC TO ON-SITE REFUGE EXPERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lois Hughes Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Slagle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Richard Ramke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Kersten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Chapman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susana Ramirez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $16,963 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $511,966 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,929 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $196 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $138,663 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,136 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $404 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $674,328 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,625 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,062 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $322 |
Office expenses | $856 |
Information technology | $376 |
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 | $849 |
Insurance | $2,589 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $517,409 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,194 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $658,670 |
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 | $24,718 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,300 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $787,882 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $271,077 |
Total liabilities | $271,077 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $483,310 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,495 |
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 | $787,882 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Wildlife Corridor has recieved totaling $41.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc Galveston, TX | $33,194,723 | $16,815,449 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation Beaumont, TX | $39,179,042 | $6,717,900 |
San Antonio Conservation Society San Antonio, TX | $5,466,281 | $1,168,192 |
Texas State Historical Association Austin, TX | $3,131,063 | $1,524,927 |
Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission Inc Austin, TX | $2,566,548 | $1,192,867 |
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation Inc Canyon, TX | $2,876,376 | $2,832,442 |
Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society Corpus Christi, TX | $1 | $1,500 |
Dallas Historical Society Hall Of State Fair Park Dallas, TX | $2,271,425 | $1,532,505 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |
River Road Historical Society Destrehan, LA | $8,368,126 | $1,410,629 |
Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | $8,618,832 | $802,922 |