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Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife

EIN 26-3550562 • 501(c)3 • Sinton, TX

Profile

The rob & bessie welder wildlife conservation foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing wildlife conservation through education, research, and public engagement. We provide financial operational support for educational programming, competitive graduate fellowships, and the infrastructure required to deliver high-impact initiatives. Our commitment to public education ensures that all foundation activities yield measurable community benefit and contribute to scientific progress in wildlife conservation and related disciplines.

PO Box 1400Sinton, TX 78387-1400

www.welderwildlife.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

58th percentile

8.7%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$6,000

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

7.0%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

83%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$673,251

Up $43,897 (+7.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$673,251

Up $43,897 (+7.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$258,867

Up $117,548 (+83%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$236,337

Up $122,942 (+108%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$22,530

Down $5,394 (-19%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $199,019Net Assets 2010: $199,0192010Assets 2011: $261,512Net Assets 2011: $261,5122011Assets 2012: $345,002Net Assets 2012: $345,0022012Assets 2013: $299,711Net Assets 2013: $299,7112013Assets 2014: $365,381Net Assets 2014: $365,3812014Assets 2015: $709,481Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $709,4812015Assets 2016: $691,479Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $691,4792016Assets 2017: $508,283Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $508,2832017Assets 2018: $472,116Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $472,1162018Assets 2019: $509,998Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $509,9982019Assets 2020: $493,823Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $493,8232020Assets 2021: $720,767Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $720,7672021Assets 2022: $588,964Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $588,9642022Assets 2023: $629,354Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $629,3542023Assets 2024: $673,251Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $673,2512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$673,251
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$673,251
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $60,9152010Revenue 2011: $62,4932011Revenue 2012: $110,955Expenses 2012: $27,465Net Income 2012: $83,4902012Revenue 2013: $57,709Expenses 2013: $103,000Net Income 2013: -$45,2912013Revenue 2014: $70,670Expenses 2014: $5,000Net Income 2014: $65,6702014Revenue 2015: $335,258Expenses 2015: $2Net Income 2015: $335,2562015Revenue 2016: $16,574Expenses 2016: $56,945Net Income 2016: -$40,3712016Revenue 2017: $22,079Expenses 2017: $209,326Net Income 2017: -$187,2472017Revenue 2018: $31,973Expenses 2018: $28,787Net Income 2018: $3,1862018Revenue 2019: $26,779Expenses 2019: $16,689Net Income 2019: $10,0902019Revenue 2020: $16,707Expenses 2020: $36,595Net Income 2020: -$19,8882020Revenue 2021: $223,411Expenses 2021: $14,181Net Income 2021: $209,2302021Revenue 2022: $102,178Expenses 2022: $204,498Net Income 2022: -$102,3202022Revenue 2023: $141,319Expenses 2023: $113,395Net Income 2023: $27,9242023Revenue 2024: $258,867Expenses 2024: $236,337Net Income 2024: $22,5302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$258,867
Expenses$236,337
Net Income$22,530
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$673,251
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$673,251
Revenue
$258,867
Expenses
$236,337
Net income
$22,530
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.73$0.00$6.73$2.59$2.36$0.23
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.29$0.00$6.29$1.41$1.13$0.28
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.89$0.00$5.89$1.02$2.04$1.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.21$0.00$7.21$2.23$0.14$2.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.94$0.00$4.94$0.17$0.37$0.20
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.10$0.00$5.10$0.27$0.17$0.10
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.72$0.00$4.72$0.32$0.29$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.08$0.00$5.08$0.22$2.09$1.87
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.91$0.00$6.91$0.17$0.57$0.40
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.09$0.00$7.09$3.35$0.00$3.35
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.65$3.65$0.71$0.05$0.66
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$3.00$0.58$1.03$0.45
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.45$3.45$1.11$0.27$0.83
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.62$2.62$0.62
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.99$1.99$0.61
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$805,970
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide funds for the construction of facilities for wildlife research and education. Funds may also be provided to universities, non- governmental organizations, or non-profit organizations conducting wildlife research and education programs. All grants approved will be to schools, universities, or other charitable foundations for wildlife research and education programs for the benefit of children, students, and the public. The foundation may provide fellowships to universities for individuals conducting wildlife research.

The rob & bessie welder wildlife conservation foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing wildlife conservation through education, research, and public engagement. We provide financial operational support for educational programming, competitive graduate fellowships, and the infrastructure required to deliver high-impact initiatives. Our commitment to public education ensures that all foundation activities yield measurable community benefit and contribute to scientific progress in wildlife conservation and related disciplines.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$415,712$463,209▲ $47,497
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$210,423$208,849▼ $1,574
Accounts Receivable$3,219$1,193▼ $2,026
Total Assets$629,354$673,251▲ $43,897
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$373,464$418,356▲ $44,892
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$255,890$254,895▼ $995
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$629,354$673,251▲ $43,897
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$629,354$673,251▲ $43,897
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
H C WeilVice Preside$6,000$6,000
Joel H ThomasSecretary$6,000$6,000
John J Welder VPresident$6,000$6,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$221,300
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$37,567
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$221,300
Change in Net Assets
$22,530
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$234,007
Other Expenses$2,330
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$234,007--$234,007
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,264-$2,264
Other Expenses-$66-$66
Total Functional Expenses$234,007$2,330$0$236,337
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife FoundSinton, TX501c3Education & Research$234,007
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A complete copy of form 990 will be provided to the officers prior to signature and filing of the form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife
EIN
26-3550562
Phone
3613642643
Address
PO BOX 1400, SINTON, TX 78387-1400

Signing Officer

Name
John J Welder V
Title
President
Phone
3613642643
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John J Welder V
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Harrison Waldrop & Uherek Llp
Address
101 S MAIN STE 400, VICTORIA, TX 77901
Preparer
Eric L Kucera CPA
Phone
3615733255
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The rob & bessie welder wildlife conservation foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing wildlife conservation through education, research, and public engagement. We provide financial operational support for educational programming, competitive graduate fellowships, and the infrastructure required to deliver high-impact initiatives. Our commitment to public education ensures that all foundation activities yield measurable community benefit and contribute to scientific progress in wildlife conservation and related disciplines.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE STAFF OF THE ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POST-AWARD GRANT ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING MONITORING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, COMPLIANCE, AND PERFORMANCE METRICS. THEY PROVIDE MONTHLY UPDATES TO FOUNDATION OFFICERS ON GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES THROUGH EITHER WRITTEN PROGRESS REPORTS OR ORAL BRIEFINGS DURING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. THESE UPDATES INCLUDE KEY DELIVERABLES AND MILESTONES.
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