Texas Water Foundation Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Water Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Water 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 12/2021, Texas Water Foundation Inc generated $727.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $697.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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 TEXAS WATER FOUNDATION EDUCATES TEXANS ABOUT THE STATE'S WATER RESOUCES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING, CONSERVING AND ENHANCING THESE RESOURCES FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF TEXANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP: EQUIPPING LEADERS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE WATER SECTOR TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
EDUCATION: INVITING ALL TEXANS TO RETHINK HOW THEY VALUE WATER.
POLICY: PROVIDING NONPARTISAN, NONTECHNICAL WATER ISSUE BRIEFS FOR DECISION MAKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Schlessinger CEO | Officer | 40 | $127,083 |
Celina Romero Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Puente Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Kramer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Ellis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Sansom Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,703 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,043 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571,703 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $48,000 |
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 | $69,857 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $727,017 |
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. | $142,079 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,386 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $182,647 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,738 |
Other employee benefits | $15,739 |
Payroll taxes | $23,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,787 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,400 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,069 |
Office expenses | $12,647 |
Information technology | $5,869 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,882 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $240,968 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,808 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $696,965 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,290 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,600 |
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 | $932 |
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 | $359,822 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,823 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $29,823 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $285,358 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,641 |
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 | $359,822 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Texas Water Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $288,141.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Meadows Foundation Incorporated Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR EFFECTIVE WATER MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION POLICIES | $150,000 |
Harte Charitable Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $25,000 |
United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $9,580 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: 2021 RAINMAKER AWARD SILVER SPONSORSHIP & TEXAS + WATER ARTICLE SPONSORSHIP | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Alliance To End Plastic Waste Inc Austin, TX | $121,553,855 | $75,195,642 |
Coastal Conservation Association Houston, TX | $35,257,722 | $22,849,424 |
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Corpus Christi, TX | $32,444,839 | $4,259,752 |
Southern Forest Products Assoc Metairie, LA | $4,040,983 | $2,109,243 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | $4,395,262 | $2,584,694 |
Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | $1,335,765 | $1,163,586 |
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc Little Rock, AR | $1,230,736 | $620,718 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Walton Conservation Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $238,172 | $732,294 |
Texas Water Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $359,822 | $727,017 |