Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust is located in Kountze, TX. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust 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, Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust generated $544.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
WE ACQUIRE PROPERTIES TO BE DONATED TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND STATE ENTITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR PROTECTION OF BIG THICKET NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021, WE RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL TRACT OF LAND, VIA DONATION, TO ADD TO THE OTHER PROPERTIES THAT WE ARE WORKING TOWARD DONATING TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR INCLUSION IN THE BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE. WE ALSO RECEIVED A GRANT TO PAYOFF THE LOAN FROM 2020 USED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TRACT OF LAND. IN ADDITION, WE FUNDED A STEWARDSHIP AND DEFENSE FUND ENDOWMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Buchanan President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Pete Gunter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Odegar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Maddux Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Catherine Johnston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Maxine Johnston 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 | $200,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,658 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $160,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,658 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $129,656 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $544,314 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $656 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,065 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,596 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $193 |
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 | $3,081 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,173 |
All other expenses | $674 |
Total functional expenses | $15,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,837 |
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 | $1,770 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $850,908 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $159,598 |
Total assets | $1,081,113 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$59,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,140,133 |
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 | $1,081,113 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust has recieved totaling $76.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $76 |
Earnings | $4,584 |
Admin Expense | $1,596 |
Net Contributions | $156,610 |
Ending Balance | $159,598 |
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Santa Fe Conservation Trust Santa Fe, NM | $7,298,469 | $3,340,618 |
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