Civic Intelligence

The Great Springs Project Inc

EIN 82-4915975 • 501(c)3 • Austin, TX

Profile

To help create a network of spring-to-spring trails and a corridor of protected lands over the edward's aquifer recharge zone, between san antonio and austin, texas.

PO Box 12331Austin, TX 78711

greatspringsproject.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-6.0%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-1.6%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$3,337,397

Down $212,446 (-6.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,300,207

Up $101,991 (+4.6%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,037,190

Down $314,437 (-23%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$2,040,964

Down $34,010 (-1.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,355,008

Up $386,634 (+20%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$314,044

Down $420,644 (-395%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2018: $166,009Liabilities 2018: $1,801Net Assets 2018: $164,2082018Assets 2019: $660,798Liabilities 2019: $20,356Net Assets 2019: $640,4422019Assets 2020: $913,840Liabilities 2020: $143,273Net Assets 2020: $770,5672020Assets 2021: $3,007,559Liabilities 2021: $2,037,241Net Assets 2021: $970,3182021Assets 2022: $3,736,526Liabilities 2022: $2,495,650Net Assets 2022: $1,240,8762022Assets 2023: $3,549,843Liabilities 2023: $2,198,216Net Assets 2023: $1,351,6272023Assets 2024: $3,337,397Liabilities 2024: $2,300,207Net Assets 2024: $1,037,1902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,337,397
Liabilities$2,300,207
Net Assets$1,037,190

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $242,516Expenses 2018: $78,308Net Income 2018: $164,2082018Revenue 2019: $1,237,041Expenses 2019: $760,807Net Income 2019: $476,2342019Revenue 2020: $1,464,106Expenses 2020: $1,333,981Net Income 2020: $130,1252020Revenue 2021: $1,951,597Expenses 2021: $1,751,846Net Income 2021: $199,7512021Revenue 2022: $2,148,870Expenses 2022: $1,876,216Net Income 2022: $272,6542022Revenue 2023: $2,074,974Expenses 2023: $1,968,374Net Income 2023: $106,6002023Revenue 2024: $2,040,964Expenses 2024: $2,355,008Net Income 2024: -$314,0442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,040,964
Expenses$2,355,008
Net Income-$314,044

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,040,964
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To establish a corridor of protected lands between san antonio and austin, texas, with a spring to spring trail connecting the blue hole in san antonio with barton springs in austin

To help create a network of spring-to-spring trails and a corridor of protected lands over the edward's aquifer recharge zone, between san antonio and austin, texas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Program Related$2,290,603$2,290,603→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,144,774$969,856▼ $174,918
Accounts Receivable$75,000$0▼ $75,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$21,044$63,718▲ $42,674
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,422$13,220▼ $5,202
Total Assets$3,549,843$3,337,397▼ $212,446
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$2,000,000$2,000,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$198,216$300,207▲ $101,991
Total Liabilities$2,198,216$2,300,207▲ $101,991
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,101,006$887,190▼ $213,816
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$250,621$150,000▼ $100,621
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,351,627$1,037,190▼ $314,437
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,549,843$3,337,397▼ $212,446

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$2,290,603--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Garry MerrittCEOFT$315,142$9,454$324,596
Emily D Lindrose-siegelChief Development OfficerFT$193,027$5,791$198,818
Scott J ParkerLand TransactionFT$138,500$4,155$142,655
Michael GoralnikTrail and Transportation PlannerFT$105,000$2,888$107,888
Sarah L Esserlieu KhalilDirector of DevelopmentFT$101,705$2,908$104,613

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Deborah MorinChair
Andy SansomDirector
April AnciraDirector
Cindy MatulaDirector
Hope AndradeDirector
Tom BaconDirector
Dianne WassenichSecretary
Kyndel BennettTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,040,790
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$174
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,040,790
Change in Net Assets
$-314,044

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,040,964
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-393
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,040,571
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,040,964
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,700,681
Other Expenses$647,226
Total Fundraising Expense$422,622
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,101
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$712,053$117,223$300,494$1,129,770
Fees for Services Other$411,023$727$2,897$414,647
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$252,114$31,514$31,514$315,142
Other Employee Benefits$73,710$11,371$25,382$110,463
Payroll Taxes$70,452$10,868$24,260$105,580
Interest-$80,344-$80,344
Pension Plan Contributions$26,509$4,089$9,128$39,726
Occupancy$24,820$3,830$8,547$37,197
Information Technology$24,321$3,752$8,375$36,448
Fees for Services Accounting$18,930$2,920$6,519$28,369
Conferences and Meetings$26,211--$26,211
Office Expenses$8,368$1,291$2,882$12,541
Travel$5,647$871$1,944$8,462
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,101--$7,101
Insurance$1,974$304$680$2,958
Fees for Services Legal-$49-$49
Total Functional Expenses$1,663,233$269,153$422,622$2,355,008

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,355,008
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,355,008
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,355,008
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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, Section B, Line 11B

The form 990 is prepared by the organization's cpa and reviewed by the ceo before it is filed.

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

Board members are required to annually sign a document disclosing any conflicts. The ceo evaluated all contracts for any possible conflicts of interest and any issues are presented to the board for evaluation and approval.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The organization's independent board draws upon other board experience, business experience, discussions with other organizations, and any other sources considered necessary to determine compensation for the ceo and any other officers.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Certain other documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Great Springs Project Inc
EIN
82-4915975
Phone
2102609839
Address
PO BOX 12331, AUSTIN, TX 78711

Signing Officer

Name
Garry Merritt
Title
CEO
Phone
2102609839
Signed
2025-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Garry Merritt
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
21
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Adkf Pc
Address
9601 MCALLISTER FREEWAY SUITE 800, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Preparer
Paul Wobser
Phone
2108291300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Education: program service expenses 120,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 120,000. Conservation plan development: program service expenses 8,075. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,075. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 5,679. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,679. Donor cultivation: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,274. Total expenses 1,274. Land transaction costs: program service expenses 22,588. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,588. Marketing, printing, copying: program service expenses 4,713. Management and general expenses 727. Fundraising expenses 1,623. Total expenses 7,063. Professional development: program service expenses 9,758. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,758. Trails consulting: program service expenses 30,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,000. Trail plan development: program service expenses 210,210. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 210,210.

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FIRM THAT IS A REGISTERED LOBBYIST TO ASSIST IN REVIEW OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR TRAIL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING LEGISLATION, AND INTRODUCE THE ORGANIZATION TO LEGISLATORS INTERESTED IN TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING.
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