Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute

EIN: 237393204 501(c)(3)

Fort Davis, TX

Total Revenue
$577,543
Total Expenses
$380,891
Total Assets
$4,983,582
Net Assets
$4,970,060
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Lisa Gordon
Phone
4323642499
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $578K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $197K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is to promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region specifically, through education, the visitor experience, and through the support of research.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $188,594
Program Service Revenue $43,286
Investment Income $120,305
Other Revenue $225,358
TOTAL REVENUE $577,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $220,126
Fundraising Expenses $2,201
Program Expenses $347,901
Other Expenses $160,765
TOTAL EXPENSES $380,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $577,543 $530,408 +0.1%
Expenses $380,891 $369,222 +0.0%
Net Income $196,652 $161,186 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
1
$72,061
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jim Martinez President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Gupman Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Herrman Treasurer 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Williams Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Hall Duerr Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jesse Kelsch Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Pfiester Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shirley Powell Director Emeritus 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pete Szilagi Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Webb Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Gordon Executive Director 55.00
Key Emp Highest
$72,061 $0 $72,061
John Pritchett Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $577,543 $380,891 $4,983,582 $196,652
2023 $530,408 $369,222 $4,533,310 $161,186
2022 $555,543 $324,523 $3,910,307 $231,020
2021 $425,342 $269,331 $4,121,607 $156,011
2020 $359,074 $272,567 $3,710,426 $86,507
2019 $600,196 $293,912 $3,947,980 $306,284
2018 $444,005 $287,763 $3,241,237 $156,242
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