Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Assoc

EIN: 473645996 501(c)(3) Environment

Wimberley, TX

Total Revenue
$207,231
Total Expenses
$243,375
Total Assets
$135,716
Net Assets
$135,716
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Andrew Weber
Phone
5128472683
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Assoc, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $207K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $243K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) is to protect the Trinity and Edwards aquifers, the springs that flow from this interconnected system, and protect these waters for the people and wildlife who use and depend on them.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $225,586

During 2024, TESPA embarked on three important initiatives related to groundwater protection in the Wimberley Valley. Aqua, a public water utility serving portions of the Wimberley area, got into a...

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During 2024, TESPA embarked on three important initiatives related to groundwater protection in the Wimberley Valley. Aqua, a public water utility serving portions of the Wimberley area, got into a dispute with the Hays Trinity Groundwater Protection District over penalties for over pumping and sued the District in Federal Court, arguing among other things that the District lacked authority to regulate the utility's over pumping beyond permit limits. This action by Aqua, if allowed by the courts, would totally undermine the ability of our groundwater district and districts in Texas to protect groundwater resources. As protection of groundwater resources was a basis for creating TESPA, the board of directors voted to intervene in the federal action and pursue an administrative action at the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking their assistance in forcing Aqua to obey Texas law. TESPA's intervention was successful in obtaining the relief we were seeking, and we have now withdrawn to amicus curie status while we pursue the in October. On another front, TESPA is closely monitoring a stone quarry/mining proposal that threatens to contaminate the aquifer with explosions used to loosen the rock. To date, a notice of intent to sue has been filed and the quarry activity has not used explosives to date. If they proceed without using explosives, it will be a win for TESPA and for the mining company as well.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $207,231
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $207,231

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $43,500
Fundraising Expenses $720
Program Expenses $225,586
Other Expenses $199,875
TOTAL EXPENSES $243,375

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $207,231 N/A N/A
Expenses $243,375 N/A N/A
Net Income $-36,144 N/A N/A
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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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$43,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kodi Sawin Executive Dir. 30.00
Director
$43,500 $0 $43,500
Patrick Cox Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Elkins Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Weber Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Jaworski Director 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Blackburn President 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Peter Way Vice President 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Robin Rather Secretary 1.00
Officer
$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
2024 $207,231 $243,375 $135,716 $-36,144
2020 $335,452 $258,689 $227,470 $76,763
2019 $177,047 $198,817 $146,518 $-21,770
2018 $258,546 $125,138 $168,288 $133,408
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