Save Our Springs Alliance Inc

Organization Overview

Save Our Springs Alliance Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Save Our Springs Alliance Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Springs Alliance 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, Save Our Springs Alliance Inc generated $772.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $595.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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

OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER AND THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF THE HILL COUNTRY REGION AND ITS WATERSHEDS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON BARTON SPRINGS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2021 SOS ALLIANCE CONTINUED ITS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PERMANENT PROTECTION WORK TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS. OUR SMALL STAFF OF LEGAL AND POLICY ADVOCATES AND EDUCATORS, WORKING WITH LEADING AREA SCIENTISTS AND EXPERTS, WORKED TO KEEP OUR STREAMS AND SPRINGS CLEAN AND FLOWING, AND PROTECT OUR VULNERABLE WATER RESOURCES AND ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITATS FROM HIGHWAY EXPANSION PROJECTS, PUMPING PROJECTS, AND PROPOSED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGES, AMONG OTHER THREATS. WE DEFENDED THE SAVE OUR SPRINGS ORDINANCE, AND SUPPORTED LOCAL POLICIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND THE INCREASED FLOODING, EROSION, DROUGHT, AND HEAT THAT COMES WITH GLOBAL WARMING. IN 2021 WE ALSO WORKED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND OUR BARTON SPRINGS UNIVERSITY (BSU) WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO REACH MORE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AND NEW CITIZENS ACROSS THE REGION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BARTON SPRINGS 101 PRESENTATIONS IN SCHOOLS, SNORKEL TOURS OF BARTON SPRINGS AND BARTON CREEK, AND HIKES ON THE GREENBELT. IN 2021 WE HELD THE BARTON SPRINGS UNIVERSITY DAY VIRTUALLY. IN 2019 SOS ALLIANCE WORKED TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS AND ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDING PARKS, PRESERVES, AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS ACROSS THE CENTRAL TEXAS EDWARDS AQUIFER REGION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bill Bunch
Executive Director
$108,895
Roger Baker
Secretary
$0
Virginia Palmer
Secretary
$0
John Barkley
Vice Chair
$0
Tracey Whitley
Chair
$0
Robert Corbin
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$9,683
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $74,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$633,288
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$717,471
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $25,602
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,580
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $772,035

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Save Our Springs Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $295,774.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation

The Woodlands, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE EDWARDS AQUIFER

$204,025
Holland Family Foundation

Grapevine, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$55,000
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation

The Woodlands, TX

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE HAYS COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH CURRENT INFORMATION ON GROWTH TRENDS

$14,000
Burdine Johnson Foundation

Buda, TX

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR A "HAYS COUNTY ROAD SHOW" PROJECT

$10,000
Austin Community Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,100
S-M Hixon Family Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$5,149
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Endowment Analysis

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