Taking Care of Texas

EIN: 451864591 501(c)(3) Environment

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$5,048,857
Total Expenses
$3,110,172
Total Assets
$5,742,757
Net Assets
$5,464,112
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Joni Carswell
Phone
5122847482
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Taking Care of Texas, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

Texan by Nature (TxN) advances conservation efforts that benefit people, prosperity, and natural resources.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $768,250 Revenue: $47,526

Membership, projects, and statewide initiatives: Texan by Nature's membership program supports its mission to advance conservation that benefits people, prosperity, and natural resources. Member...

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Membership, projects, and statewide initiatives: Texan by Nature's membership program supports its mission to advance conservation that benefits people, prosperity, and natural resources. Member contributions fund no-cost services for over 145 conservation partners, including strategic planning, partnership building, and communications support.Broad Membership: Catalyst members provide year-round support, enabling Texan by Nature to offer essential services that strengthen conservation efforts across Texas.(See Schedule O for continuation)Custom Projects: Projects, such as those in partnership with EOG, NRG in Jewett, and CapMetro in Austin, are led by Texan by Nature staff, who convene partners, drive action, support communications, and deliver impact-focused reporting. More details are available at TexanbyNature.org.

Program 2
Expenses: $766,505 Revenue: $10,000

TxWAC:The Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) connects funders with conservation projects that improve water quality and quantity across Texas. Piloted in the Upper Trinity River Basin in 2021...

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TxWAC:The Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) connects funders with conservation projects that improve water quality and quantity across Texas. Piloted in the Upper Trinity River Basin in 2021 and expanded in 2022, the 18-month trial secured over $3 million for local water initiatives. Following its success, TxWAC is expanding statewide. Its goals include enhancing river health, increasing awareness of effective water conservation, and fostering collaboration among conservation groups, companies, and communities. Texan by Nature facilitates the initiative, overseeing project matching, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

Program 3
Expenses: $351,536 Revenue: $28,183

Conservation Wrangler - Projects and Summit:Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler program accelerates high-impact, Texan-led conservation initiatives. Up to six projects are selected annually for...

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Conservation Wrangler - Projects and Summit:Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler program accelerates high-impact, Texan-led conservation initiatives. Up to six projects are selected annually for 18 months of support, including strategic planning, messaging, metrics analysis, partnership development, and a professionally produced video. Projects are announced each April and featured at the annual Conservation Summit. Texan by Nature provides approximately $65,000 support per project each year. The Summit is typically scheduled for November at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,765,059
Program Service Revenue $85,709
Investment Income $197,007
Other Revenue $1,082
TOTAL REVENUE $5,048,857

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,476,430
Fundraising Expenses $54,814
Program Expenses $2,749,300
Other Expenses $1,633,742
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,110,172

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,048,857 $3,496,443 +0.4%
Expenses $3,110,172 $2,048,305 +0.5%
Net Income $1,938,685 $1,448,138 +0.3%
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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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
25
Volunteers
30

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
8
$418,856
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Bush Founder 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Regan Gammon Founder 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Crafton Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Ingle Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roxann Neumann Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Trail Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Boom Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tina Buford Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Horton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pickett-Stevenson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Purvis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jayme Shy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neal Wilkins Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joni Carswell CEO and President 43.00
Officer
$275,498 $15,345 $290,843
Aaron Bowen Chief Administrative Officer 43.00
Officer
$116,212 $11,801 $128,013
Jenny Burden Development Director 43.00
Highest
$104,556 $14,352 $118,908
Taylor Keys Programs Director 43.00
Highest
$106,673 $13,815 $120,488
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
2024 $5,048,857 $3,110,172 $5,742,757 $1,938,685
2023 $3,496,443 $2,048,305 $3,882,631 $1,448,138
2022 $2,430,170 $2,019,583 $2,268,192 $410,587
2021 $2,139,478 $1,511,109 $1,450,815 $628,369
2020 $1,261,383 $1,215,230 $919,115 $46,153
2019 $1,150,269 $1,437,636 $931,099 $-287,367
2018 $1,213,662 $949,076 $1,055,051 $264,586
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