FRIENDS OF CIBOLO WILDERNESS

EIN: 742564700 501(c)(3) Environment

BOERNE, TX

Total Revenue
$4,887,948
Total Expenses
$3,852,470
Total Assets
$20,921,982
Net Assets
$19,447,933
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MARCUS FELAN
Phone
8302494616
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF CIBOLO WILDERNESS, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

- TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE AREA WITHIN THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED- TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF NORTHERN BEXAR COUNTY AND KENDALL COUNTY- TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON THE AREA'S ECOSYSTEMS- TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION PURPOSES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $837,147 Revenue: $142,797

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS AND PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECOSYSTEMS AND PLANT LIFE IN THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA IN KENDALL COUNTY, BEXAR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL CHILDREN'S CAMPS DURING THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $614,938

THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES IMPACTING THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA AS WELL AS GENERAL LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS...

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THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES IMPACTING THE CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED AREA AS WELL AS GENERAL LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY SCIENCE - A RESEARCH ACTIVITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS COLLECT CRUCIAL DATA ON PLANTS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE THAT INHABIT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY. THIS DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT ON PROPERTY DUE TO URBANIZATION. CIBOLO CONSERVATION CORRIDOR - A LAND AND WATER INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY ALONG THE UPPER CIBOLO CREEK WATERSHED, PROTECT AND RESTORE WORKING LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. LAND MANAGEMENT - ORGANIZATION'S EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO LANDOWNERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES AS IT RELATES TO STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION MATTERS IMPACTING LANDOWNER LAND HOLDINGS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,630,311 Revenue: $695,883

THE NATURE SCHOOL IS AN IMMERSIVE, HIGH QUALITY AND RESEARCH-BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. STUDENTS SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR DAY IN A NATURAL SETTING ENGAGED IN...

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THE NATURE SCHOOL IS AN IMMERSIVE, HIGH QUALITY AND RESEARCH-BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. STUDENTS SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR DAY IN A NATURAL SETTING ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, INCLUDING OUTDOOR PLAY AND GROUP EXPLORATION SUCH AS HIKING THE HERFF FARM'S GROUNDS, BUILDING FORTS, DRAMATIC PLAY, DIGGING, GARDENING, AND OTHER HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,742,692
Program Service Revenue $828,099
Investment Income $145,292
Other Revenue $171,865
TOTAL REVENUE $4,887,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $55,850
Salaries & Benefits $2,428,080
Fundraising Expenses $270,409
Program Expenses $3,082,396
Other Expenses $1,368,540
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,852,470

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,887,948 $6,552,952 -0.3%
Expenses $3,852,470 $3,407,403 +0.1%
Net Income $1,035,478 $3,145,549 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
89
Volunteers
703

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
$510,784
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STACI ALMAGER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE BROWN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORBETT CHRISTI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCYE DRUKKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ERNST MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LEONARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN PIPER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN TREMPER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE WILLIAMS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FREUD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DESIREE WHITNEY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCCURLEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMIAH LEIBOWITZ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TY YOUNG CAO 40.00
Officer
$169,988 $1,479 $171,467
CAROLYN CHIPMAN EVANS CEO 40.00
Officer
$141,900 $4,240 $146,140
DIANNA M HOPKINS MBA CFRE CAO 40.00
Officer
$126,300 $0 $126,300
TOM MENGLER 72024 CEO 40.00
Officer
$66,877 $0 $66,877
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 $4,887,948 $3,852,470 $20,921,982 $1,035,478
2023 $6,552,952 $3,407,403 $19,346,308 $3,145,549
2022 $2,705,832 $2,775,374 $16,306,451 $-69,542
2021 $3,505,815 $2,070,525 $16,943,672 $1,435,290
2020 $2,228,854 $1,506,379 $14,721,919 $722,475
2019 $8,619,897 $1,506,325 $13,457,727 $7,113,572
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