Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 74-2284635
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
80th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
74th percentile
Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
58th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
80th percentile
Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
86th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$840,413
Up $155,327 (+23%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$697,260
Up $61,814 (+9.7%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$143,153
Up $93,513 (+188%) from 2015
Revenue
Up$405,984
Up $126,926 (+45%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$344,170
Up $62,486 (+22%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$61,814
Up $64,440 (+2454%) from 2015
Provide the highest quality educational opportunities to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historic and natural resources.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $614,078 | $833,654 | ▲ $219,576 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $40,000 | $120,500 | ▲ $80,500 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $70,008 | $6,759 | ▼ $63,249 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,000 | $0 | ▼ $1,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $685,086 | $840,413 | ▲ $155,327 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $9,640 | $22,653 | ▲ $13,013 |
| Total Liabilities | $49,640 | $143,153 | ▲ $93,513 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $616,261 | $697,260 | ▲ $80,999 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $19,185 | - | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $635,446 | $697,260 | ▲ $61,814 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $685,086 | $840,413 | ▲ $155,327 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $322,239 | - | $322,239 |
| Land | $291,839 | - | $291,839 |
| Buildings | $219,576 | - | $219,576 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Patterson | Director | FT | $33,600 | $33,600 |
| Marty Bogart | Treasurer | - | $3,109 | $3,109 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Lawrence V Lof | President & CEO |
| Guillermo Aguilar | Vice President |
| Br Whisenant | Director |
| E Anthony Reisinger | Director |
| Horacio Barrera | Director |
| Martha Warburton | Director |
| Pat Celaya | Director |
| Violet K Springman | Director |
| Karen Ray | Secretary |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $276,176 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $67,994 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Expenses | $69,069 | - | - | $69,069 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $33,600 | - | - | $33,600 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $29,409 | - | - | $29,409 |
| Other Expenses | $20,255 | - | - | $20,255 |
| Office Expenses | $16,328 | - | - | $16,328 |
| Insurance | $11,964 | - | - | $11,964 |
| Payroll Taxes | $4,985 | - | - | $4,985 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $3,759 | - | $3,759 |
| Travel | $1,079 | - | - | $1,079 |
| Advertising | $699 | - | - | $699 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $340,411 | $3,759 | $0 | $344,170 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lof | Brother | Techinical Assistance | No | $22,000 |
| Marty Bogart | Treasurer | Bookeepin Services | No | $3,109 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $40,000 | $120,500 | ▲ $80,500 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The form 990 is provided to all board members prior to filing. Also the form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, who is a cpa, and very familiar with non-profit accounting and taxation.”
“The president/ ceo is an unpaid position. All other top management compensation is approved annually by the board of directors. The compensation is based on prevailing rates paid to other similar positions of related industries.”
“The president/ ceo is an unpaid position. All other top management compensation is approved annually by the board of directors. The compensation is based on prevailing rates paid to other similar positions of related industries.”
“FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.”
“AUTO EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1463; Column (B) - Program Services = $1463; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“BANK & CREDIT CARD CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $1611; Column (B) - Program Services = $1611; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“GIFT SHOP INVENTORY: Column (A) - Total = $5587; Column (B) - Program Services = $5587; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“INTERNET/WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $1599; Column (B) - Program Services = $1599; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“IRRIGATION: Column (A) - Total = $4435; Column (B) - Program Services = $4435; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“LICENSES & PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $539; Column (B) - Program Services = $539; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $5953; Column (B) - Program Services = $5953; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Memberships and Fees: Column (A) - Total = $853; Column (B) - Program Services = $853; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $2134; Column (B) - Program Services = $2134; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“OFFICE SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $1879; Column (B) - Program Services = $1879; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“PEST CONTROL: Column (A) - Total = $278; Column (B) - Program Services = $278; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $974; Column (B) - Program Services = $974; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“SABAL CONSIGMNETS PAYMENTS: Column (A) - Total = $694; Column (B) - Program Services = $694; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“SALARIES - EL CIELITO: Column (A) - Total = $19735; Column (B) - Program Services = $19735; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“SALES TAX: Column (A) - Total = $1718; Column (B) - Program Services = $1718; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“SECURITY: Column (A) - Total = $647; Column (B) - Program Services = $647; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“SOUTH TEXAS BOOK: Column (A) - Total = $145; Column (B) - Program Services = $145; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $1194; Column (B) - Program Services = $1194; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“TRACTOR MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $2031; Column (B) - Program Services = $2031; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $11690; Column (B) - Program Services = $11690; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“ZOZAYA EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3910; Column (B) - Program Services = $3910; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Work on the hummingbird project began over 20 years ago. In preparation for publication, the Foundation contracted the creation of original hummingbird paintings by several wildlife artists. One plate will be created for each species to produce a comprehensive two volume set on the entire family of hummingbirds. The first volume will include 93 paintings with all the North American species. The second volume will include all the South American species. A well known bird expert will serve as author. The paintings remain the property of the Organization. Sabal Palm Sanctuary ("Sanctuary") sits on a 527-acre tract of land by the Rio Grande River in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely bio-diverse habitats in the United States, containing one of the last vestiges of original Sabal Palm forest. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species. In 2010 the Foundation reached an agreement with the National Audubon Society to lease and operate the Sanctuary for 25 years, renewable for an additional 25 years. The Audubon Society donated to the Foundation a 30 acre tract of land in-holding within the Sanctuary. Located within the 30 acres is the Rabb Plantation House - a historic Queen Ann style home built in 1891. Substantial restrictions exist as to the use, operation, sale or transfer of the property. The 5,000 square ft. home has been restored and serves as the headquarters of the Foundation and as the visitor and education center for the Sanctuary. The Rabb House is eligible for National Trust designation and has received historic designation from the Texas Historic Commission. Due to the historical nature of the Rabb Plantaion House and the extremely limited market for the property due to usuage restrictions the Rabb Plantation House is carried at no value. Improvements totaling $ 322,239 as of August 31, 2015, are capitalized and no depreciation is recognized. No improvements were made during the year ended August 31, 2015.”
“THE ORGANIZATION HAS COMMISSIONED ABOUT 100 COLOR PAINTINGS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN HUMMINGBIRDS TO BE USED IN A FUTURE PUBLICATION DEALING WITH THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SPECIES. Because of the nature of the art work, the Organization has been unable to determine their value.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | The mission of the Foundation is to provide the highest quality educational opportunities, to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historical and natural resources. The Foundation supports the development and publication of education material and a wide variety of educational and conservation programs. The Foundation also provides a wide array of educational programs and resources for the local, as well as the international community through its educational outreach programs at public schools, production of nature films and publications. Best known of the Foundation's programs are the field stations known as Rancho del Cielo and Rancho el Cielito located in the cloud forests of Mexico. These stations provide a "hands on" opportunity for students to work and study in some of the most unique natural settings in the world. Using the facilities at the field stations, the Foundation offers students, educators, and scientists many opportunities in science, conservation and research. Using the field station program, the Foundation has expanded its education and conservation commitment to implement new and innovative projects of global significance. The University of Rio Grande Valley ("UTRGV") and Texas Southmost College ("TSC") created the Field Station Program to facilitate the academic portion of the program in the form of science courses and seminars, art seminars, student group trips, and administrative and academic strategic planning retreats.Use of the field stations of Rancho del Cielo, Rancho El Cielito, and Boxley Grist Mill by the Foundation are facilitated by a lease agreement with TSC. The Foundation manages and maintains the field stations, in part, with funds from these agreements. The Foundation operates the Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Brownsville, Texas under a lease agreement with the National Audubon Society. Within the Sanctuary, the Foundation owns and operates the Rabb Plantation House which serves as its headquarters and as the vistor's center for the Sanctuary. |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Work on the hummingbird project began over 20 years ago. In preparation for publication, the Foundation contracted the creation of original hummingbird paintings by several wildlife artists. One plate will be created for each species to produce a comprehensive two volume set on the entire family of hummingbirds. The first volume will include 93 paintings with all the North American species. The second volume will include all the South American species. A well known bird expert will serve as author. The paintings remain the property of the Organization. Sabal Palm Sanctuary ("Sanctuary") sits on a 527-acre tract of land by the Rio Grande River in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely bio-diverse habitats in the United States, containing one of the last vestiges of original Sabal Palm forest. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species. In 2010 the Foundation reached an agreement with the National Audubon Society to lease and operate the Sanctuary for 25 years, renewable for an additional 25 years. The Audubon Society donated to the Foundation a 30 acre tract of land in-holding within the Sanctuary. Located within the 30 acres is the Rabb Plantation House - a historic Queen Ann style home built in 1891. Substantial restrictions exist as to the use, operation, sale or transfer of the property. The 5,000 square ft. home has been restored and serves as the headquarters of the Foundation and as the visitor and education center for the Sanctuary. The Rabb House is eligible for National Trust designation and has received historic designation from the Texas Historic Commission. Due to the historical nature of the Rabb Plantaion House and the extremely limited market for the property due to usuage restrictions the Rabb Plantation House is carried at no value. Improvements totaling $ 322,239 as of August 31, 2015, are capitalized and no depreciation is recognized. No improvements were made during the year ended August 31, 2015. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS COMMISSIONED ABOUT 100 COLOR PAINTINGS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN HUMMINGBIRDS TO BE USED IN A FUTURE PUBLICATION DEALING WITH THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SPECIES. Because of the nature of the art work, the Organization has been unable to determine their value. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Foundation contracts with Eric Lof, brother of the President of the Board of the Foundation, to meet United States government requirements for a lease in the Buffalo National River Historic District known as Boxely Mills. Eric Lof was paid $ 22,000 to manage and maintain the Boxley Grist Mill field station in Arkansas and for reimbursement of field station expenses during the year ended August 31, 2016.The Foundation contracts with WHMB Management, LLC, an entity of which the Treasurer, Marty Bogart, is a direct owner. WHMB Managment, was paid $ 3,109 for bookkeeping services during the year ended August 31, 2016. |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. ALSO THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER, WHO IS A CPA, AND VERY FAMILIAR WITH NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE PRESIDENT/ CEO IS AN UNPAID POSITION. ALL OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PREVAILING RATES PAID TO OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS OF RELATED INDUSTRIES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE PRESIDENT/ CEO IS AN UNPAID POSITION. ALL OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PREVAILING RATES PAID TO OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS OF RELATED INDUSTRIES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | FURNISHED UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | AUTO EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1463; Column (B) - Program Services = $1463; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
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