Scenic Texas Inc
- Assets
- $241.1k
- Revenue
- $230.4k
- Investments
- $100.2k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0127655
Organization Overview
Scenic Texas Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Scenic Texas Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scenic Texas 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, Scenic Texas Inc generated $230.4k 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 (36.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
SCENIC TEXAS PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF TEXAS. SCENIC TEXAS PROMOTES ENHANCED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS, FREEWAY LANDSCAPING, BILLBOARD CONTROL, PLANTING 1 MILLION TREES ACROSS TEXAS, AND DARK SKY PROTECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCENIC ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES: SCENIC TEXAS AND LOCAL CHAPTERS PARTNER WITH STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS AND ADVOCACY ON STATEWIDE SCENIC ISSUES. SPECIFICALLY, THROUGH THE SCENIC CITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (SCCP), SCENIC TEXAS EDUCATES TEXAS MUNICIPALITIES ON HIGH-QUALITY SCENIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC ROADWAYS AND PUBLIC SPACES. THE SCCP PROVIDES A PROVEN, HIGHLY-REGARDED TOOL TO TEXAS CITIES FOR ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND RECOGNITION OF INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: SCENIC TEXAS WORKS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS, AND ADVOCATE CONCERNING ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF TEXAS. THESE ISSUES INCLUDE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE DARK SKY FROM UNNECESSARY LIGHT POLLUTION, REGULATION OF BILLBOARDS, FUNDING FOR THE GREEN RIBBON PROGRAM,THE DESIGNATION OF SCENIC HIGHWAYS, SUPPORTING LOCAL CONTROL OF CITY ORDINANCES RELATED TO BEAUTIFICATION AND INFORMING AND EMPOWERING TEXAS COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS IN THEIR OPPOSITION TO VISUAL BLIGHT.
OTHER SCENIC INITIATIVES: MAY INCLUDE ROADWAY WILDFLOWER PLANTINGS, PROTECTING THE DARK SKIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE IMPACT AND ADVOCACY, DESIGNATION OF SCENIC HIGHWAYS, CONTINUING THE EFFORTS TO PLANT 1 MILLION TREES ACROSS TEXAS, DEVELOPING A SCENIC COUNTY AND SCENIC SCHOOL CERTIFICTION PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Tober Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $94,965 |
Judy Harman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Gould Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allan Port Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Wills Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Brock Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $28,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,287 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $433 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $211,087 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,558 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| 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 | $230,419 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $98,875 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,831 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,745 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,403 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $39,997 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $22,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,239 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,750 |
| Office expenses | $1,266 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,415 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,498 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,627 |
| All other expenses | $3,816 |
| Total functional expenses | $334,935 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,259 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $56,750 |
| 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 | $3,848 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $100,198 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $241,055 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,230 |
| 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 | $34,230 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,825 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $241,055 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Scenic Texas Inc has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stan & Suzanne St Pierre Foundation Franklin, TN PURPOSE: DONATION FOR ENVIROMENTAL ACTIVITIES | $100 |
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|---|---|---|
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Corpus Christi Area Convention And Tourist Bureau Inc Corpus Christi, TX | $2,305,137 | $5,577,829 |
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