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Blackland Income Growth Program Inc

EIN 26-4123773 • 501(c)3 • Stephenville, TX

Profile

Blackland Income Growth Program (B.I.G.) is an open organization and as such, cordially invites and welcomes the full support of all persons having a personal interest in the general well-being of the agricultural and agri-business economy of the area. Educational programs conducted by B.I.G. serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin. Each year Blackland Income Growth awards scholarships to outstanding 4-H members in Texas Blackland counties.

1229 N US Hwy 281Stephenville, TX 76401

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.4%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-6.2%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

491%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$56,344

Down $7,706 (-12%) from 2022

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$56,344

Down $7,706 (-12%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$151,010

Up $146,691 (+3396%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$147,313

Up $119,759 (+435%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$3,697

Up $26,932 (+116%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $70,117Net Assets 2012: $70,1172012Assets 2013: $64,577Net Assets 2013: $64,5772013Assets 2014: $70,316Net Assets 2014: $70,3162014Assets 2015: $73,395Net Assets 2015: $73,3952015Assets 2016: $76,365Net Assets 2016: $76,3652016Assets 2017: $86,677Net Assets 2017: $86,6772017Assets 2018: $104,629Net Assets 2018: $104,6292018Assets 2019: $116,360Net Assets 2019: $116,3602019Assets 2020: $96,218Net Assets 2020: $96,2182020Assets 2022: $64,050Net Assets 2022: $64,0502022Assets 2024: $56,344Net Assets 2024: $56,3442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$56,344
Liabilities-
Net Assets$56,344

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2012: $78,653Expenses 2012: $72,906Net Income 2012: $5,7472012Revenue 2013: $66,659Expenses 2013: $72,199Net Income 2013: -$5,5402013Revenue 2014: $80,728Expenses 2014: $74,989Net Income 2014: $5,7392014Revenue 2015: $86,910Expenses 2015: $83,831Net Income 2015: $3,0792015Revenue 2016: $97,332Expenses 2016: $94,362Net Income 2016: $2,9702016Revenue 2017: $106,575Expenses 2017: $96,263Net Income 2017: $10,3122017Revenue 2018: $125,073Expenses 2018: $107,121Net Income 2018: $17,9522018Revenue 2019: $156,649Expenses 2019: $144,918Net Income 2019: $11,7312019Revenue 2020: $96,967Expenses 2020: $117,109Net Income 2020: -$20,1422020Revenue 2022: $4,319Expenses 2022: $27,554Net Income 2022: -$23,2352022Revenue 2024: $151,010Expenses 2024: $147,313Net Income 2024: $3,6972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$151,010
Expenses$147,313
Net Income$3,697

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$151,010
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve the overall agricultural and agri-business economy of the area by placing special educational emphasis on the areas of soil and water management and conservation, agricultural enterprise technological and economic adjustment and diversification, favorable financial and market opportunities for agricultural enterprises and efficient production and marketing of agricultural commodities in the 12 million acre B.I.G. area which includes all or part of 24 Texas counties.

Blackland Income Growth Program (B.I.G.) is an open organization and as such, cordially invites and welcomes the full support of all persons having a personal interest in the general well-being of the agricultural and agri-business economy of the area. Educational programs conducted by B.I.G. serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin. Each year Blackland Income Growth awards scholarships to outstanding 4-H members in Texas Blackland counties.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Each year B.I.G. hosts a tour to an area of the United States to study various aspects of agriculture around the country. The 2024 tour went to Vermont and toured Shelburne Farms (Windmill Ranch), a historical education farm with a prominent windmill and protected land. Shelburne Farms is a well-known agricultural and educational non-profit that has preserved a large portion of its property for farming and conservation. The Tour also toured Trapp Brewery in Stowe, VT, a 30,000 square foot facility and historic brewery started in the 1940's. The group learned how the beers are made, and the purpose of each piece of equipment. The group was also able to tour McKnight Farm, a family-owned organic dairy, beef, and pork farm in central Vermont.-$126,806
The 62nd annual B.I.G. Conference was held January 9-10, 2024 in Waco, TX. Educational programs covered topics including Horticulture, Beef, Grain, Cotton, Forage and Landowner Management. Keynote speaker was Dr. Jason Johnson, Associate Professor and Extension Economist with Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.B.I.G. was also able to award $13,000 in scholarships to high school seniors from the 23 county Blackland Area.-$20,507
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LOUIE MCDANIELHorticulture Ch-$0--
JUSTIN RICHARDTreasurer-$0--
BRENT BATCHELORBig Coordinator-$0--
DUSTIN OWENGrain/Beef CHR-$0--
TULLY JANSZENWildlife/Rural-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blackland Income Growth Program Inc
EIN
26-4123773
Phone
2547146115
Address
1229 N US HWY 281, STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

Signing Officer

Name
Justin Richard
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Belt Accounting Services
Address
3019 S State Hwy 36, Gatesville, TX 76528
Preparer
Kari Belt
Phone
2542481418
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $7507

Other Expenses.1

Tour expense $126171

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