Civic Intelligence

South Texas Santa Gertrudis Association

EIN 37-1763072 • 501(c)4 • Hondo, TX

Profile

The primary purpose of the organization is the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in the breeding of santa gertrudis cattle. The organization is engaged in the cooperative activity of breeding purebred santa gertrudis beef cattle, protecting the breed from misrepresentation, furthering the improvement of breeding of santa gertrudis in the association, holding or featuring shows and sales of said cattle and working in every manner pertaining to the promotion and progress of santa gertrudis beef cattle.

1200 State HWY 173NHondo, TX 78861

www.southtexasheritagesale.com/SOUTH-TEXAS-SA

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

6.57x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

12th percentile

-56%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$104,034

Up $11,526 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$139,929

Up $20,300 (+17%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$35,896

Down $8,775 (-32%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$22,826

Up $7,387 (+48%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$31,601

Up $4,080 (+15%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$8,775

Up $3,307 (+27%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2021: $36,752Liabilities 2021: $48,272Net Assets 2021: -$11,5202021Assets 2022: $72,877Liabilities 2022: $87,916Net Assets 2022: -$15,0392022Assets 2023: $92,508Liabilities 2023: $119,629Net Assets 2023: -$27,1212023Assets 2024: $104,034Liabilities 2024: $139,929Net Assets 2024: -$35,8962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$104,034
Liabilities$139,929
Net Assets-$35,896
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $24,839Expenses 2021: $31,323Net Income 2021: -$6,4842021Revenue 2022: $24,677Expenses 2022: $28,196Net Income 2022: -$3,5192022Revenue 2023: $15,439Expenses 2023: $27,521Net Income 2023: -$12,0822023Revenue 2024: $22,826Expenses 2024: $31,601Net Income 2024: -$8,7752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$22,826
Expenses$31,601
Net Income-$8,775
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$104,034
Liabilities
$139,929
Net assets
-$35,896
Revenue
$22,826
Expenses
$31,601
Net income
-$8,775
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$1.40$0.36$0.23$0.32$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$1.20$0.27$0.15$0.28$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.88$0.15$0.25$0.28$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.48$0.12$0.25$0.31$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$22,826
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary purpose of the organization is the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in the breeding of santa gertrudis cattle. The organization is engaged in the cooperative activity of breeding purebred santa gertrudis beef cattle, protecting the breed from misrepresentation, furthering the improvement of breeding of santa gertrudis in the association, holding or featuring shows and sales of said cattle and working in every manner pertaining to the promotion and progress of santa gertrudis beef cattle.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION AND EXHIBITION OF THE BREED OWNED BY MEMBERS. ORGANIZES EVENTS TO COLABORATE WITH MEMBERS ON THE PROMOTION AND SALE OF THE BREED. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS THE BETTERMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THE BREEDING OF SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE.-$31,601
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KENNETH TOM HEFTEPresident/Director-$0--
FELIX SERNAVice President-$0--
KATHRYN HEFTESecretary/Treasurer/Director-$0--
CYNTHIA STRAITDirector-$0--
LARRY GARZADirector-$0--
MELANIE BREWERDirector-$0--
HEATHER BLEWETTDirector-$0--
DEVLIN REESEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
South Texas Santa Gertrudis Association
EIN
37-1763072
Phone
2104142493
Address
1200 State HWY 173N, Hondo, TX 78861

Signing Officer

Name
Kathryn Hefte
Title
President
Signed
2025-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Forvis Mazars LLP
Address
8200 W Interstate 10 Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78230-3806
Preparer
Stephanie a Bostick CPA
Phone
2103419400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses

“Advertising - 3015; catalog - 5703; accounting and legal fees - 2000; bank charges - 30; supplies - 1844; auction expense - 10869; labor - 6698;”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26B Total Liabilities

“Cattle sale payments due to consignors - boy:119629,eoy:139929;”

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Exempt Purpose PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE

“The primary purpose of the organization is the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in the breeding of santa gertrudis cattle. The organization is engaged in the cooperative activity of breeding purebred santa gertrudis beef cattle, protecting the breed from misrepresentation, furthering the improvement of breeding of santa gertrudis in the association, holding or featuring shows and sales of said cattle and working in every manner pertaining to the promotion and progress of santa gertrudis beef cattle.”

Form 990EZ, Part III, Line 28 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

“Participation in the promotion and exhibition of the breed owned by members. Organizes events to colaborate with members on the promotion and sale of the breed. The organization's purpose is the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in the breeding of santa gertrudis cattle.”

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