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Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-3645996

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 17, 2018

Organization Profilewww.tespatexas.org
PO Box 160971Austin, TX 78716

(512) 826-1026

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$28,969

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

90th percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2017

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$34,880

Up $25,137 (+258%) from 2015

Net Assets

$34,880

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$95,393

Up $13,714 (+17%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$81,396

Up $9,460 (+13%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$13,997

Up $4,254 (+44%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $9,743Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2017: $34,880Net Assets 2017: $34,8802017Assets 2018: $168,288Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $168,2882018Assets 2019: $146,518Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $146,5182019Assets 2020: $227,470Liabilities 2020: $4,189Net Assets 2020: $223,2812020Assets 2021: $199,909Net Assets 2021: $199,9092021Assets 2022: $173,901Liabilities 2022: $1,258Net Assets 2022: $172,6432022Assets 2023: $171,860Net Assets 2023: $171,8602023Assets 2024: $135,716Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $135,7162024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$34,880
Liabilities-
Net Assets$34,880
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $81,679Expenses 2015: $71,936Net Income 2015: $9,7432015Revenue 2017: $95,393Expenses 2017: $81,396Net Income 2017: $13,9972017Revenue 2018: $258,546Expenses 2018: $125,138Net Income 2018: $133,4082018Revenue 2019: $177,047Expenses 2019: $198,817Net Income 2019: -$21,7702019Revenue 2020: $335,452Expenses 2020: $258,689Net Income 2020: $76,7632020Revenue 2021: $77,334Expenses 2021: $100,706Net Income 2021: -$23,3722021Revenue 2022: $129,838Expenses 2022: $157,104Net Income 2022: -$27,2662022Revenue 2023: $112,412Expenses 2023: $113,195Net Income 2023: -$7832023Revenue 2024: $207,231Expenses 2024: $243,375Net Income 2024: -$36,1442024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$95,393
Expenses$81,396
Net Income$13,997
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 17, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$95,393
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) is to protect the Trinity and Edwards aquifers, the springs that flow from this interconnected system, and the property rights of landowners who depend on and wish to conserve this precious natural resource.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TESPA will pursue issues regarding the interconnection of surface and ground water permits, rights and authorities and will attempt to foster a management process that will protect these aquifers and their springs for future generations. While the expectation is that the majority of the focus of TESPA will be upon the geographic area underlain by the Trinity and Edwards Aquifer systems, it is specifically intended that TESPA may undertake research and legal actions beyond these geographic boundaries to the extent information impacts our mission. Based on studies and reports produced by hydrologists, geologists, and other experts that work in the area, TESPA will develop and disseminate proposals to protect the health of these vital natural resources. The Trinity Aquifer and Edwards Aquifer groundwater will be studied to evaluate the geologic faulting that produces the Texas Hill Countrys artesian springs. Important water resources, such as the San Marcos Springs, have endangered and threatened species of aquatic plants, fish and other animals that cannot survive if the cool temperature of the San Marcos River continues to increase. The work of TESPA focused on engaging qualified scientists will produce reports and publications with maps and statistics to educate the public about conserving these resources. This work will review and then produce documentation of the existing practices that may produce dangerous conditions.TESPA will disseminate its reports to, and work with, state and Federal agencies and local groups responsible for monitoring the condition of the aquifers. TESPA will monitor and likely initiate statute-based litigation to aid in enforcing laws promulgated to protect these public resources.$76,194-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Vanessa Puig-WilliamsExecutive DirectorPT$28,969-$28,969
James B Blackburn JrPresident-$0--
Peter WayVice President-$0--
Vicki HujasckTreasurer-$0--
Robin RatherSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Trinity Edwards Springs Protection
EIN
47-3645996
Phone
5128261026
Address
PO Box 160971, Austin, TX 78716

Signing Officer

Name
Vanessa Puig-Williams
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-04-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027-5132
Preparer
Jody Blazek
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1664”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $465”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $475”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $686”

Other Expenses.1

“Court fee expenses $31000”

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$34,880
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$34,880
Revenue
$95,393
Expenses
$81,396
Net income
$13,997
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.00$1.36$2.07$2.43$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$1.72$1.12$1.13$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.01$1.73$1.30$1.57$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$2.00$0.77$1.01$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.04$2.23$3.35$2.59$0.77
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.00$1.47$1.77$1.99$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.00$1.68$2.59$1.25$1.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.35$0.95$0.81$0.14
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.82$0.72$0.10