Liabilities / Assets
18th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 75-2193240 • 501(c)3 • Midland, TX
Profile
The West Texas Geology Foundation conducts educational, charitable, and scientific activities related to or allied with the field of geology in the West Texas region and adjacent areas.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
18th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
19th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
84th percentile
Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,652,008
Up $362,506 (+28%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$1,652,008
Up $362,506 (+28%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$94,153
Down $4,756 (-4.8%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$76,557
Up $3,672 (+5.0%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$17,596
Down $8,428 (-32%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The West Texas Geology Foundation conducts educational, charitable, and scientific activities related to or allied with the field of geology in the West Texas region and adjacent areas.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,022,193 | $1,509,666 | ▲ $487,473 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $267,309 | $142,342 | ▼ $124,967 |
| Total Assets | $1,289,502 | $1,652,008 | ▲ $362,506 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $1,082,611 | $1,030,693 | ▼ $51,918 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $206,891 | $621,315 | ▲ $414,424 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,289,502 | $1,652,008 | ▲ $362,506 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,289,502 | $1,652,008 | ▲ $362,506 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,703 | $2,000 | - | - | $115,703 |
| 2023 | $115,628 | $75 | - | - | $113,703 |
| 2022 | $115,228 | $400 | - | - | $115,628 |
| 2021 | $115,028 | $200 | - | - | $115,228 |
| 2020 | $114,868 | $160 | - | - | $115,028 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Pat Welch | Chairman |
| Eric Cummins | Vice Chairman |
| Dave Cannon | Director |
| David Grace | Director |
| Jeff Bryden | Director |
| Joe Rhone | Director |
| Mike Oestmann | Director |
| Sergio Ojeda | Director |
| Shellie Crossland | Director |
| Drew Bergman | Secretary |
| Pete Schrenkel | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $52,000 |
| Other Expenses | $24,557 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $52,000 | - | - | $52,000 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $9,934 | - | $9,934 |
| Office Expenses | - | $9,340 | - | $9,340 |
| Other Expenses | - | $1,027 | - | $1,027 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $600 | - | $600 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $52,000 | $24,557 | $0 | $76,557 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horner Talk | $35,000 | - | - | - |
| Total Events | $35,000 | - | - | - |
“Line 11b Explanation - Prior to filing, the Board of Directors reviews and approves the filing of the 990.”
“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements all made available to the public upon request.”
“Investment earnings from endowed funds are utilized to fund scholarships.”
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