Civic Intelligence

Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust

EIN 75-2935050 • 501(c)3 • Kountze, TX

Profile

Our mission is to preserve the land, water, scenic beauty, plants and wildlife, natural, historic and cultural communities of the Big Thicket.

PO Box 1049Kountze, TX 77625

www.bigthickettrust.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

70th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

0.4%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-65%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$846,775

Up $3,290 (+0.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$846,775

Up $3,290 (+0.4%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Down

$19,295

Down $35,504 (-65%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$16,005

Down $258,173 (-94%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$3,290

Up $222,669 (+101%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $377,965Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $377,9652016Assets 2017: $387,832Net Assets 2017: $387,8322017Assets 2018: $412,337Net Assets 2018: $412,3372018Assets 2019: $467,586Net Assets 2019: $467,5862019Assets 2020: $747,989Liabilities 2020: $200,000Net Assets 2020: $547,9892020Assets 2021: $1,081,113Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,081,1132021Assets 2022: $843,485Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $843,4852022Assets 2023: $846,775Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $846,7752023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$846,775
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$846,775
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2016: $328,829Expenses 2016: $10,816Net Income 2016: $318,0132016Revenue 2017: $24,616Expenses 2017: $14,748Net Income 2017: $9,8682017Revenue 2018: $39,537Expenses 2018: $15,032Net Income 2018: $24,5052018Revenue 2019: $43,866Expenses 2019: $37,087Net Income 2019: $6,7792019Revenue 2020: $89,167Expenses 2020: $8,764Net Income 2020: $80,4032020Revenue 2021: $544,314Expenses 2021: $15,774Net Income 2021: $528,5402021Revenue 2022: $54,799Expenses 2022: $274,178Net Income 2022: -$219,3792022Revenue 2023: $19,295Expenses 2023: $16,005Net Income 2023: $3,2902023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$19,295
Expenses$16,005
Net Income$3,290
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$846,775
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$846,775
Revenue
$19,295
Expenses
$16,005
Net income
$3,290
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$0.02$0.02$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.00$0.84$0.05$0.27$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.08$0.54$0.02$0.53
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.20$0.55$0.09$0.01$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.47$0.04$0.04$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.41$0.04$0.02$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.39$0.02$0.01$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.33$0.01$0.32
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$19,295
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect and preserve the land,

We acquire properties to be donated to the National Park Service and state entities and advocate for protection of Big Thicket natural resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$595,031$606,236▲ $11,205
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$40,638-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$85,725$39,055▼ $46,670
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$99$0▼ $99
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-
Total Assets$843,485$846,775▲ $3,290
Other Assets Total$162,630$160,846▼ $1,784
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$735,926$735,926→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$107,559$110,849▲ $3,290
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$843,485$846,775▲ $3,290
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$843,485$846,775▲ $3,290

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$606,236-$606,236
Other Assets Org$160,846--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$162,630---$160,846
2022$159,598$21,100▼ $16,477-$162,630
2021-$156,610▲ $4,584-$159,598
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ellen BuchananPresident
Pete GunterVice President
Brent ArsementDirector
David LewisDirector
Josie GunterDirector
Lane HarrisonDirector
Maxine JohnstonDirector
Thomas MadduxDirector
Sharon OdegarSecretary
Mary Catherine JohnstonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$18,599
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$638
Other Revenue
$58
All Other Contributions
$18,599
Change in Net Assets
$3,290
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$16,005
Total Fundraising Expense$11
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$6,000--$6,000
Insurance-$3,002-$3,002
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,784-$1,784
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,353-$1,353
Advertising$643--$643
All Other Expenses$169$237$11$417
Other Expenses$400$650-$400
Information Technology-$221-$221
Office Expenses$35$30-$65
Total Functional Expenses$8,328$7,666$11$16,005
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Every year each Director is given a copy of the conflict of interest disclosure form to be signed and returned. Directors are required to disclose conflicts prior to each agenda item when meeting. If a potential conflict is disclosed, the other Directors determine whether conflict exists, following the procedures in the organization's conflict of interest policy. If a conflict exists, the Director is excluded from the decision on the relevant issue. If the Directors discover a conflict of interest is not voluntarily disclosed, the Chairman will appoint a committee of Directors to review the conflict and recommend the appropriate action.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents are available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust
EIN
75-2935050
Address
PO Box 1049, Kountze, TX 77625

Signing Officer

Name
Ellen Buchanan
Title
President
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ellen Buchanan
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Marla Koosed CPA PLLC
Address
410 Mission Trl, Wimberley, TX 78676
Preparer
Marla Koosed CPA
Phone
5125771059
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy

“BTNHT is responsible for the perpetual enforcement of the restrictions laid out in the conservation easement document. The monitoring and enforcement of the terms of the easement are a cooperative effort between the landowner and BTNHT. Each year, BTNHT schedules a visit to tour the property to assess the current conditions of the property and check that the easement provisions are being followed. If any violations are uncovered, the landowner is notified and appropriate actions are taken according to policies established by BTNHT.”

Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements.

“The Organization has acquired and holds one conservation easement, which represents a legal interest in the land owned by another person or entity. The easement grants the Organization the right to protect the land for conservation purposes. Easements donated or purchased by the Organization are not recognized as assets or revenues because the Organization holds no affirmative rights except to monitor and enforce the easement. If purchased, the costs of conservation easements are expensed when the easements are acquired.”

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“The Operating Endowment was established to provide distributions of net income for operating purposes. The Stewardship Endowment was established to provide long ?term support for the annual stewardship costs and legal defense associated with the Organization's conservation easements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BTNHT is responsible for the perpetual enforcement of the restrictions laid out in the conservation easement document. The monitoring and enforcement of the terms of the easement are a cooperative effort between the landowner and BTNHT. Each year, BTNHT schedules a visit to tour the property to assess the current conditions of the property and check that the easement provisions are being followed. If any violations are uncovered, the landowner is notified and appropriate actions are taken according to policies established by BTNHT.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization has acquired and holds one conservation easement, which represents a legal interest in the land owned by another person or entity. The easement grants the Organization the right to protect the land for conservation purposes. Easements donated or purchased by the Organization are not recognized as assets or revenues because the Organization holds no affirmative rights except to monitor and enforce the easement. If purchased, the costs of conservation easements are expensed when the easements are acquired.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Operating Endowment was established to provide distributions of net income for operating purposes. The Stewardship Endowment was established to provide long ?term support for the annual stewardship costs and legal defense associated with the Organization's conservation easements.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Every year each Director is given a copy of the conflict of interest disclosure form to be signed and returned. Directors are required to disclose conflicts prior to each agenda item when meeting. If a potential conflict is disclosed, the other Directors determine whether conflict exists, following the procedures in the organization's conflict of interest policy. If a conflict exists, the Director is excluded from the decision on the relevant issue. If the Directors discover a conflict of interest is not voluntarily disclosed, the Chairman will appoint a committee of Directors to review the conflict and recommend the appropriate action.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No other documents are available to the public
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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