Big Bend Conservation Alliance is located in Alpine, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Big Bend Conservation Alliance employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Bend Conservation Alliance 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, Big Bend Conservation Alliance generated $996.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $539.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 37.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF WEST TEXAS RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL PROGRAM: PARTNER WITH INDIGENOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE REGION'S TRADITIONAL, ANCESTRAL,UNCEDED TERRITORY OF NATIVE PEOPLES PAST AND PRESENT AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL PLACES.
DARK SKIES PROGRAM: ASSIST HOMEOWNERS AND MUNICIPALITIES IN THE REGION THAT WISH TO OPT-IN TO NIGHT-SKY-FRIENDLY LIGHTING.
OTHER PROGRAMS: PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER, DARK SKIES, LAND, AND CULTURE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeline Fox President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Austin Dupree Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Andy Trevino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Roberto Lujan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jeff Bennett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Sophia Hernandez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $12,430 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $954,884 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $967,314 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $19,327 | 
| 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 | $9,556 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $996,197 | 
| 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. | $48,137 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,069 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $31,433 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $36,463 | 
| Payroll taxes | $6,087 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,870 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,296 | 
| 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 | $1,648 | 
| Information technology | $4,223 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $2,675 | 
| Travel | $3,149 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $959 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $2,734 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $539,244 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,647 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $676,395 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $818,042 | 
| 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 | $168,042 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $650,000 | 
| 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 | $818,042 |