Big Bend Natural History Association Inc is located in Big Bend National Park, TX. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Big Bend Natural History Association Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Bend Natural History Association 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 09/2023, Big Bend Natural History Association Inc generated $651.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $527.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S MISSION IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK AND AMISTAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BY PROVIDING PUBLISHED MATERIALS, PERSONNEL TO AID PARK SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOKS AND NATURAL HISTORY-RELATED MERCHANDISE SALES WHICH PROVIDED GUIDES, INFORMATIONAL AIDS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.
PROVIDED INTERPRETATION SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INCLUDING PREPARATION OF PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING INTERPRETIVE SERVICES, THROUGH THE USE OF PAID PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT.
MAINTENANCE OF PARK MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED SUBSCRIBERS WITH PARK ACTIVITIES UPDATES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER FEATURES. MEMBER NEWSLETTERS PROVIDE PARK RANGERS AND OTHER PARK PERSONNEL A MEDIA TO PUBLISH INFORMATION ABOUT PARK SAFETY AND CONSERVATIONAL USE OF PARK FACILITIES AND NATURAL AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Childs Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $54,958 |
Frederick Bayler Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $9,805 |
Jim Bishop Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben English Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Henington Sec / Treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Eaves Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,850 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,217 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,067 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,239 |
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 | $638,623 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $651,929 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,732 |
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. | $64,763 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,810 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $186,800 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,811 |
Other employee benefits | $28,844 |
Payroll taxes | $19,404 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,586 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,319 |
Information technology | $14,552 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,147 |
Travel | $5,967 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,220 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,910 |
Insurance | $14,813 |
All other expenses | $5,614 |
Total functional expenses | $527,675 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,882 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,027 |
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 | $324,571 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,165 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $118,115 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,160,760 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,423 |
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 | $68,423 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,090,700 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,637 |
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 | $1,160,760 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Bend Natural History Association Inc has awarded $357,666 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $333,053 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: AMISTAD PROGRAM | $10,777 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,836 |