Turtle Creek Conservancy is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1995. 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, Turtle Creek Conservancy employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Turtle Creek Conservancy 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, Turtle Creek Conservancy generated $714.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $783.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF TURTLE CREEK PARK AND ARLINGTON HALL IN THE TURTLE CREEK CORRIDOR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF TURTLE CREEK PARK AND ARLINGTON HALL, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS TO PROMOTE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNATURE EVENT, DAY AT THE RACES, PRIOR TO COVID BROUGHT OVER 550 PEOPLE TO THE PARK TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PARK AND HALL. THE CONSERVANCY HAS PREVIOUSLY HOSTED PRIOR TO COVID EASTER IN THE PARK WHERE ALMOST 5,000 PEOPLE AND PETS CAME TO THE PARK TO ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, A POOCH PARADE, A FREE EASTER EGG HUNT, FOOD TRUCKS AND PET ADOPTIONS. THE CONSERVANCY WELCOMES TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PETS TO TURTLE CREEK PARK THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF A YEAR, WITH APPROXIMATELY 8,000 ATTENDING CONSERVANCY-SPECIFIC EVENTS AND AN ADDITIONAL 25,000-35,000 USING THE HALL FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tiffany Divis President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $61,500 |
Brandon Walker Chairman/director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Theresa Hill Vice Chairman/director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Travis Sartain Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Beth Easton Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jamie Bloom Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $109,072 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $62,397 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,327 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,540 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $434,783 |
Investment income | $24,216 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,607 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $714,932 |
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. | $61,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,746 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $236,596 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,305 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,522 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,446 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,520 |
Office expenses | $18,894 |
Information technology | $32,326 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $318,159 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,552 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,402 |
Insurance | $30,495 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $783,717 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,954 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,457,593 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,341 |
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 | $755 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,125 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,700 |
Total assets | $1,629,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,460 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $244,875 |
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 | $60,826 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $372,161 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,376 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $968,931 |
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 | $1,629,468 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Turtle Creek Conservancy has recieved totaling $10,441.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,364 |
Ben E Keith Foundation Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,500 |
March Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN FORMAL, MANICURED SPACES FOR PEACEFUL PUBLIC ENJOYMENTS AS WELL AS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS | $1,500 |
The Hoak Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $500 |
Robert C And Teddy Taylor Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $77 |
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 |