Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is located in Sinton, TX. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation 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 12/2022, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $781,691. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO 9 STUDENTS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC WERE CONDUCTED FOR 3,858 PEOPLE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel H Thomas Trustee | 3 | $1,200 | |
John J Welder V Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Hc Weil Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Hughes C Thomas Trustee | 3 | $6,000 | |
Harvey C Weil Jr Adv Trustee | 1 | $1,200 | |
John J Welder Vi Adv Trustee | 1 | $1,600 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,689 |
| Interest on Savings | $71 |
| Dividends & Interest | $472,901 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $101,188 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $101,227 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $269,454 |
| Total Revenue | $1,104,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $266,811 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $215,714 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $91,291 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $28,598 |
| Depreciation | $92,153 |
| Occupancy | $3,831 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $51,294 |
| Printing and publications | $292 |
| Other expenses | $379,830 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,167,862 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $181,005 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,348,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,836 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,115,275 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $79,002 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $643 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $4,338,780 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,775,512 |
| Other assets | $373,250 |
| Total assets | $22,023,862 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,697 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $79,697 |
Over the last fiscal year, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation has awarded $181,005 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRY TRICIA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $24,000 |
MCCLOY MICHAEL PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $25,146 |
RODKEY TARA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $22,000 |
DUFFLE DUSTON PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $27,200 |
MOELLER CHRISTIN PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $25,000 |
MARTINEZ ALEJANDRA PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP | $21,900 |