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Gorgas Science Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 74-2284635

Sep 01, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 • Filed on Mar 04, 2019

Organization Profilewww.gorgassciencefoundation.org
2335 Hudson BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526

(956) 504-6550

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

73rd percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$27,997

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

65th percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$906,065

Up $67,661 (+8.1%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$756,283

Up $43,439 (+6.1%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$149,782

Up $24,222 (+19%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$267,533

Up $33,944 (+15%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$224,094

Up $6,089 (+2.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$43,439

Up $27,855 (+179%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $277,672Liabilities 2010: $19,113Net Assets 2010: $258,5592010Assets 2011: $292,991Liabilities 2011: $7,684Net Assets 2011: $285,3072011Assets 2012: $367,186Liabilities 2012: $8,998Net Assets 2012: $358,1882012Assets 2013: $654,606Liabilities 2013: $12,677Net Assets 2013: $641,9292013Assets 2014: $681,694Liabilities 2014: $43,622Net Assets 2014: $638,0722014Assets 2015: $685,086Liabilities 2015: $49,640Net Assets 2015: $635,4462015Assets 2016: $840,413Liabilities 2016: $143,153Net Assets 2016: $697,2602016Assets 2017: $838,404Liabilities 2017: $125,560Net Assets 2017: $712,8442017Assets 2018: $906,065Liabilities 2018: $149,782Net Assets 2018: $756,2832018Assets 2019: $959,285Liabilities 2019: $228,238Net Assets 2019: $731,0472019Assets 2020: $957,741Liabilities 2020: $224,802Net Assets 2020: $732,9392020Assets 2021: $965,730Liabilities 2021: $150,958Net Assets 2021: $814,7722021Assets 2022: $984,884Liabilities 2022: $180,591Net Assets 2022: $804,2932022Assets 2023: $955,809Liabilities 2023: $187,795Net Assets 2023: $768,0142023Assets 2024: $960,533Liabilities 2024: $208,133Net Assets 2024: $752,4002024Assets 2025: $971,754Liabilities 2025: $244,889Net Assets 2025: $726,8652025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$906,065
Liabilities$149,782
Net Assets$756,283
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $304,012Expenses 2010: $355,242Net Income 2010: -$51,2302010Expenses 2011: $269,1942011Expenses 2012: $238,7502012Revenue 2013: $542,048Expenses 2013: $258,307Net Income 2013: $283,7412013Revenue 2014: $248,706Expenses 2014: $265,818Net Income 2014: -$17,1122014Revenue 2015: $279,058Expenses 2015: $281,684Net Income 2015: -$2,6262015Revenue 2016: $405,984Expenses 2016: $344,170Net Income 2016: $61,8142016Revenue 2017: $233,589Expenses 2017: $218,005Net Income 2017: $15,5842017Revenue 2018: $267,533Expenses 2018: $224,094Net Income 2018: $43,4392018Revenue 2019: $162,227Expenses 2019: $187,463Net Income 2019: -$25,2362019Revenue 2020: $141,814Expenses 2020: $139,922Net Income 2020: $1,8922020Revenue 2021: $214,291Expenses 2021: $132,458Net Income 2021: $81,8332021Revenue 2022: $152,843Expenses 2022: $163,322Net Income 2022: -$10,4792022Revenue 2023: $98,751Expenses 2023: $135,030Net Income 2023: -$36,2792023Revenue 2024: $134,551Expenses 2024: $150,165Net Income 2024: -$15,6142024Revenue 2025: $128,008Expenses 2025: $153,543Net Income 2025: -$25,5352025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$267,533
Expenses$224,094
Net Income$43,439
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
Signed
Mar 4, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$267,533
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$833,654$837,254▲ $3,600
Loans From Officers Directors$106,888$133,288▲ $26,400
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,750$68,811▲ $64,061
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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$838,404$906,065▲ $67,661
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,672$16,494▼ $2,178
Total Liabilities$125,560$149,782▲ $24,222
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$712,844$756,283▲ $43,439
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$712,844$756,283▲ $43,439
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$838,404$906,065▲ $67,661

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$322,239-$322,239
Land$291,839-$291,839
Buildings$219,576-$219,576
Equipment$3,600-$3,600
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Pablo QuintanillaDirectorFT$27,997$27,997

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lawrence V LofPresident & CEO
Guillermo AguilarVice President
Br WhisenantDirector
E Anthony ReisingerDirector
Horacio BarreraDirector
Martha WarburtonDirector
Pat CelayaDirector
Karen RaySecretary
Marty BogartTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$30,440
Program Service Revenue
$52,856
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$184,237
All Other Contributions
$30,440
Change in Net Assets
$43,439
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$173,767
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$50,327
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$55,602--$55,602
Other Salaries and Wages$46,660--$46,660
Insurance$12,699--$12,699
Other Expenses$12,500--$12,500
Office Expenses$6,760--$6,760
Payroll Taxes$3,667--$3,667
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,600-$3,600
Interest$3,356--$3,356
Advertising$857--$857
Total Functional Expenses$220,494$3,600$0$224,094
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Eric LofBrotherTechinical AssistanceNo$13,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$106,888$133,288▲ $26,400
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gorgas Science Foundation Inc
EIN
74-2284635
Phone
9565046550
Address
2335 HUDSON BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526

Signing Officer

Name
Lawrence V Lof
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2019-03-04
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Gomez Fragoso& Associates P C
Address
2335 CENTRAL BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-8720
Preparer
Moises L Gomez CPA
Phone
9565417613
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ARKANSAS FIELD STATION: Column (A) - Total = $7000; Column (B) - Program Services = $7000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“AUTO EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3098; Column (B) - Program Services = $3098; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BANK & CREDIT CARD CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $1396; Column (B) - Program Services = $1396; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BOXLEY MILL: Column (A) - Total = $6000; Column (B) - Program Services = $6000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“GIFT SHOP INVENTORY: Column (A) - Total = $4562; Column (B) - Program Services = $4562; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“INTERNET/WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $5418; Column (B) - Program Services = $5418; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“IRRIGATION: Column (A) - Total = $2292; Column (B) - Program Services = $2292; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“LICENSES & PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $351; Column (B) - Program Services = $351; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $8236; Column (B) - Program Services = $8236; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Memberships and Fees: Column (A) - Total = $714; Column (B) - Program Services = $714; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $172; Column (B) - Program Services = $172; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“OFFICE SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $1886; Column (B) - Program Services = $1886; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“PEST CONTROL: Column (A) - Total = $916; Column (B) - Program Services = $916; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $107; Column (B) - Program Services = $107; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SALARIES - EL CIELITO: Column (A) - Total = $5874; Column (B) - Program Services = $5874; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SALES TAX: Column (A) - Total = $672; Column (B) - Program Services = $672; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SECURITY: Column (A) - Total = $1966; Column (B) - Program Services = $1966; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $1635; Column (B) - Program Services = $1635; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TRACTOR MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $1077; Column (B) - Program Services = $1077; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“WORKERS COMP : Column (A) - Total = $90; Column (B) - Program Services = $90; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ZOZAYA EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $2140; Column (B) - Program Services = $2140; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 1A: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, O

“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, 2018, are capitalized and no depreciation is recognized. No improvements were made during the year ended August 31, 2018.”

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

“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/MissionDesc0PROVIDE 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.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Work 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, 2018, are capitalized and no depreciation is recognized. No improvements were made during the year ended August 31, 2018.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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 $ 13,000 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, 2018.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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/ExplanationTxt1THE 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/ExplanationTxt2THE 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/ExplanationTxt3FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ARKANSAS FIELD STATION: Column (A) - Total = $7000; Column (B) - Program Services = $7000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5AUTO EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3098; Column (B) - Program Services = $3098; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6BANK & CREDIT CARD CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $1396; Column (B) - Program Services = $1396; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7BOXLEY MILL: Column (A) - Total = $6000; Column (B) - Program Services = $6000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8GIFT SHOP INVENTORY: Column (A) - Total = $4562; Column (B) - Program Services = $4562; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9INTERNET/WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $5418; Column (B) - Program Services = $5418; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10IRRIGATION: Column (A) - Total = $2292; Column (B) - Program Services = $2292; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11LICENSES & PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $351; Column (B) - Program Services = $351; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $8236; Column (B) - Program Services = $8236; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Memberships and Fees: Column (A) - Total = $714; Column (B) - Program Services = $714; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $172; Column (B) - Program Services = $172; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15OFFICE SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $1886; Column (B) - Program Services = $1886; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16PEST CONTROL: Column (A) - Total = $916; Column (B) - Program Services = $916; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $107; Column (B) - Program Services = $107; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18SALARIES - EL CIELITO: Column (A) - Total = $5874; Column (B) - Program Services = $5874; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$906,065
Liabilities
$149,782
Net assets
$756,283
Revenue
$267,533
Expenses
$224,094
Net income
$43,439
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.72$2.45$7.27$1.28$1.54$0.26
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.61$2.08$7.52$1.35$1.50$0.16
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.56$1.88$7.68$0.99$1.35$0.36
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.85$1.81$8.04$1.53$1.63$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.66$1.51$8.15$2.14$1.32$0.82
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.58$2.25$7.33$1.42$1.40$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.59$2.28$7.31$1.62$1.87$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.06$1.50$7.56$2.68$2.24$0.43
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.38$1.26$7.13$2.34$2.18$0.16
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.40$1.43$6.97$4.06$3.44$0.62
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.85$0.50$6.35$2.79$2.82$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.82$0.44$6.38$2.49$2.66$0.17
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.55$0.13$6.42$5.42$2.58$2.84
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.67$0.09$3.58$2.39
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.93$0.08$2.85$2.69
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.78$0.19$2.59$3.04$3.55$0.51