Great Springs Project Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2023, Great Springs Project Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Springs Project 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 12/2023, Great Springs Project Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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 HELP CREATE A NETWORK OF SPRING-TO-SPRING TRAILS AND A CORRIDOR OF PROTECTED LANDS OVER THE EDWARD'S AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE, BETWEEN SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WORKED TO UNIFY EXISTING LOCAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE MOST CRITICAL WATER, LAND, WILDLIFE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES FACING THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION RELEASED THE GREAT SPRINGS TRAILS PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED 100+ MILE SPRING-TO-SPRING NETWORK OF TRAILS FROM THE ALAMO TO THE CAPITOL. THIS PLAN IS A LIVING DOCUMENT THAT SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TRAIL NETWORK BY THE TEXAS BICENTENNIAL IN 2036. SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL WILL LIKELY BE BUILT IN PHASES, WITH THE ORDER OF PHASES DEPENDING ON KEY FACTORS SUCH AS FUNDING, LANDOWNER NEGOTIATION, ESTABLISHING RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMITTING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION. THIS PLAN REPRESENTS A MAJOR STEP FORWARD ON THE PATH TO IMPLEMENTATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING DIRECT OUTREACH TO OVER 850 LANDOWNERS OVER THE RECHARGE ZONE OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO TO DEVELOP CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITH AND SECURING TRAIL RIGHT OF WAY FROM WILLING LANDOWNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Morin Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dianne Wassenich Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kyndel Bennett Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
April Ancira Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Hope Andrade Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Bacon Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $2,074,714 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,074,714 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $260 |
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 | $2,074,974 |
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. | $637,103 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,284 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $581,905 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,255 |
Other employee benefits | $86,166 |
Payroll taxes | $87,137 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $648 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,366 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $31,579 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $293,017 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $26,866 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,570 |
Travel | $10,749 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $85,335 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,941 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,968,374 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,144,774 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,000 |
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 | $18,422 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,044 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $2,290,603 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,549,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,216 |
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 | $2,000,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,198,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,101,006 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,621 |
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 | $3,549,843 |