Civic Intelligence

Big Thicket Association

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 74-6074261

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 11, 2025

Organization Profilebigthicket.org
700 North Street Ste 79Beaumont, TX 77701

(409) 790-5399

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

71st percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$46,800

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

58th percentile

5.5%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$445,982

Up $23,226 (+5.5%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$442,808

Up $37,837 (+9.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$3,174

Down $14,611 (-82%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$215,091

Up $42,281 (+24%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$177,254

Down $938 (-0.5%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$37,837

Up $43,219 (+803%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $154,983Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $154,9832010Assets 2011: $227,062Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $227,0622011Assets 2012: $199,326Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $199,3262012Assets 2013: $380,014Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $380,0142013Assets 2014: $327,864Liabilities 2014: $49Net Assets 2014: $327,8152014Assets 2015: $402,951Liabilities 2015: $143Net Assets 2015: $402,8082015Assets 2016: $371,555Liabilities 2016: $525Net Assets 2016: $371,0302016Assets 2017: $384,235Liabilities 2017: $15,454Net Assets 2017: $368,7812017Assets 2018: $412,158Liabilities 2018: $17,307Net Assets 2018: $394,8512018Assets 2019: $366,911Liabilities 2019: $17,880Net Assets 2019: $349,0312019Assets 2020: $397,671Liabilities 2020: $16,975Net Assets 2020: $380,6962020Assets 2021: $426,597Liabilities 2021: $16,244Net Assets 2021: $410,3532021Assets 2022: $422,756Liabilities 2022: $17,785Net Assets 2022: $404,9712022Assets 2023: $445,982Liabilities 2023: $3,174Net Assets 2023: $442,8082023Assets 2024: $446,455Liabilities 2024: $1,914Net Assets 2024: $444,5412024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$445,982
Liabilities$3,174
Net Assets$442,808
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $203,9942010Revenue 2011: $174,556Expenses 2011: $102,477Net Income 2011: $72,0792011Expenses 2012: $114,7242012Revenue 2013: $351,771Expenses 2013: $171,083Net Income 2013: $180,6882013Revenue 2014: $153,896Expenses 2014: $206,095Net Income 2014: -$52,1992014Revenue 2015: $220,327Expenses 2015: $193,442Net Income 2015: $26,8852015Revenue 2016: $193,375Expenses 2016: $226,227Net Income 2016: -$32,8522016Revenue 2017: $225,125Expenses 2017: $212,657Net Income 2017: $12,4682017Revenue 2018: $208,271Expenses 2018: $182,201Net Income 2018: $26,0702018Revenue 2019: $155,662Expenses 2019: $190,207Net Income 2019: -$34,5452019Revenue 2020: $197,693Expenses 2020: $166,028Net Income 2020: $31,6652020Revenue 2021: $184,678Expenses 2021: $155,021Net Income 2021: $29,6572021Revenue 2022: $172,810Expenses 2022: $178,192Net Income 2022: -$5,3822022Revenue 2023: $215,091Expenses 2023: $177,254Net Income 2023: $37,8372023Revenue 2024: $184,807Expenses 2024: $183,074Net Income 2024: $1,7332024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$215,091
Expenses$177,254
Net Income$37,837
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 11, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$215,091
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Big Thicket Association's mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the Big Thicket region, its natural resources and cultural history, for the enjoyment and well-being of present and future generations through advocacy, education and research.

The Big Thicket Associations mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the Big Thicket region, its natural resources and cultural history, for the enjoyment and well-being of present and future generations through advocacy, education and research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$375,529$405,337▲ $29,808
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$46,582$40,130▼ $6,452
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$335$205▼ $130
Total Assets$422,756$445,982▲ $23,226
Other Assets Total$310$310→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$14,817$0▼ $14,817
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,968$3,174▲ $206
Total Liabilities$17,785$3,174▼ $14,611
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$338,848$385,242▲ $46,394
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$66,123$57,566▼ $8,557
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$404,971$442,808▲ $37,837
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$422,756$445,982▲ $23,226

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$134,275$134,275
Leasehold Improvements$38,853$17,390$56,243
Equipment$1,277$5,145$6,422
Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Diane ThompsonExecutive DirectorFT$46,800$46,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John StaffordPresident
Penny ClarkVice President
Aimee LiebyDirector
Bart GaskinDirector
Bruce WalkerDirector
Charles SmithDirector
Eric NewbyDirector
Kathy SmarttDirector
Keith StephensDirector
Kimberly HuchDirector
Mary Catherine JohnstonDirector
Michael BlackDirector
Phoebe DishmanDirector
Randy BeehnDirector
Randy YoderDirector
Tracy BensonDirector
Vicki NewbyDirector
Will WatkinsDirector
Dale ParishSecretary
Kate HambrightTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$179,009
Program Service Revenue
$32,572
Investment Income
$3,434
Other Revenue
$76
All Other Contributions
$104,799
Change in Net Assets
$37,837
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$96,099
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$81,155
Total Fundraising Expense$1,795
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,120$3,120$1,560$46,800
Other Salaries and Wages$27,792$796$0$28,588
Fees for Services Other$16,643$0$0$16,643
Occupancy$12,981$49$18$13,048
Insurance$6,813$3,199$0$10,012
All Other Expenses$5,254$2,213$0$7,467
Office Expenses$6,604$235$85$6,924
Other Expenses$6,830$0$0$6,830
Depreciation Depletion$6,423$22$8$6,453
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,035$0$6,035
Payroll Taxes$5,348$300$119$5,767
Information Technology$1,164$10$3$1,177
Advertising$867$6$2$875
Conferences and Meetings$50$150$0$200
Total Functional Expenses$158,947$16,512$1,795$177,254
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Funds held for Science Conference$0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Big Thicket Association
EIN
74-6074261
Phone
4097905399
Address
700 North Street Ste 79, Beaumont, TX 77701

Signing Officer

Name
Bruce Walker
Title
President
Phone
4097905399
Signed
2025-02-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diane Thompson
Formed
1964
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
3
Volunteers
95

Preparer

Firm
Lauren G Brooks & Associates PC
Address
2685 Harrison, Beaumont, TX 77702
Preparer
Lauren Brooks
Phone
4098327413
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Two board members are married.”

Pt VI, Line 6

“The organization has members; all classes of membership have the same rights.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“The Board is elected by vote of the membership.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Finance Committee reviews form 990 prior to filing and reports to the Board of Directors.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members complete a conflict of interest form annually.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board reviews comparative salaries for compensation.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, Conflict of Interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Pt XII, Line 2C

“The Finance Commitee recommends the independent accountant for approval by the Board. The Finance Committee meets with the independent accountant on a regular basis to review the financial statements.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$445,982
Liabilities
$3,174
Net assets
$442,808
Revenue
$215,091
Expenses
$177,254
Net income
$37,837
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.46$0.02$4.45$1.85$1.83$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.46$0.03$4.43$2.15$1.77$0.38
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.23$0.18$4.05$1.73$1.78$0.05
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.27$0.16$4.10$1.85$1.55$0.30
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.98$0.17$3.81$1.98$1.66$0.32
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.67$0.18$3.49$1.56$1.90$0.35
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.12$0.17$3.95$2.08$1.82$0.26
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.84$0.15$3.69$2.25$2.13$0.12
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.72$0.01$3.71$1.93$2.26$0.33
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.00$4.03$2.20$1.93$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.00$3.28$1.54$2.06$0.52
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.80$0.00$3.80$3.52$1.71$1.81
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.99$0.00$1.99$1.15
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$1.75$1.02$0.72
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.55$0.00$1.55$2.04