Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness

Organization Overview

Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness, operating under the name CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm, is located in Boerne, TX. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm 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, CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION Cibolo Nature Center and Farm generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS AND PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECOSYSTEMS AND PLANT LIFE IN THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA IN KENDALL COUNTY, BEXAR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL CHILDREN'S CAMPS DURING THE YEAR.


THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES IMPACTING THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA AS WELL AS GENERAL LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY SCIENCE - A RESEARCH ACTIVITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS COLLECT CRUCIAL DATA ON PLANTS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE THAT INHABIT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY. THIS DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT ON PROPERTY DUE TO URBANIZATION. CIBOLO CONSERVATION CORRIDOR - A LAND AND WATER INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY ALONG THE UPPER CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED, PROTECT AND RESTORE WORKING LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. LAND MANAGEMENT - ORGANIZATION'S EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO LANDOWNERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES AS IT RELATES TO STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION MATTERS IMPACTING LANDOWNER LAND HOLDINGS.


THE NATURE SCHOOL IS AN IMMERSIVE, HIGH QUALITY AND RESEARCH-BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. STUDENTS SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR DAY IN A NATURAL SETTING ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, INCLUDING OUTDOOR PLAY AND GROUP EXPLORATION SUCH AS HIKING THE HERFF FARM'S GROUNDS, BUILDING FORTS, DRAMATIC PLAY, DIGGING, GARDENING, AND OTHER HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carolyn Chipman Evans
CEO
$125,638
Margaret Lamar
Executive Director
$114,865
Jeanne Buchanan
Secretary
$0
Perri Rosheger
Chairman
$0
Jonathan Piper
Vice Chairman
$0
Ty Young
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Cambridge Contracting Llc
Construction Services
$2,478,286
Agave Design Studio
Landscape Construction Services
$184,307
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$121,855
Related organizations$0
Government grants $584,218
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,205,979
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $350,888
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,912,052
Total Program Service Revenue$481,868
Investment income $42,784
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $27,545
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $9,052
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,795
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,505,815

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Friends Of Cibolo Wilderness has recieved totaling $522,227.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
C B & Anita Branch Trust

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$300,000
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND NATURE LITERACY EDUCATION

$50,000
80-20 Fund

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: DEEP ROOTS PROGRAM GRANT

$25,000
Cla Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT

$20,000
San Antonio Area Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19,153
Faye L And William L Cowden Charitable Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$225,556
Net Contributions$1,100
Ending Balance$226,656

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