Save Our Springs Alliance Inc

EIN: 742659159 501(c)(3) Environment

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$813,081
Total Expenses
$932,182
Total Assets
$554,473
Net Assets
$-232,519
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
5124772320
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Save Our Springs Alliance Inc, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $813K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $932K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to educate and advocate on behalf of the Edwards Aquifer and the natural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds with special emphasis on Barton Springs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $759,619 Revenue: $47,318

In 2023, Central Texas faced soaring temperatures and severe drought, drying up springs and river flows. SOS opposed new pumping permits, supported public purchase of key watershed protection lands...

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In 2023, Central Texas faced soaring temperatures and severe drought, drying up springs and river flows. SOS opposed new pumping permits, supported public purchase of key watershed protection lands, and pushed for protecting spring-dependent endangered species in the Blanco, Pedernales, and Barton Springs watersheds. We led many outdoor education outings and hosted Baron Springs University Day at Barton Springs, attended by 1,000 high school students and a few hundred others. We partnered with Save the Pedernales to protect Hamilton Pool Preserve, Roy Creek Canyon, and the Pedernales River from pumping and development. We sponsored the production of educational documentaries, including Steve Mims' Uncensored Zilker Inc., which exposed the plan to privatize and commercialize Austin's Zilker Park. We partnered with Earthjustice in litigation to protect the endangered Golden-cheeked warbler. We also continued our work against expanding South Mopac over the Edwards Aquifer and I35 over Lady Bird Lake. SOS also partnered with the San Marcos River Foundation, the Texas River Protection Association, and others in administrative and court proceedings to keep treated sewage out of our Central Texas waterways.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $706,297
Program Service Revenue $47,318
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $59,466
TOTAL REVENUE $813,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $572,724
Fundraising Expenses $80,908
Program Expenses $759,619
Other Expenses $359,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $932,182

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $813,081 $993,153 -0.2%
Expenses $932,182 $605,661 +0.5%
Net Income $-119,101 $387,492 -1.3%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
25

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
8
$133,988
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tracey Whitley Chair 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Barkley Vice Chair 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karin Ascot Secretary 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alissa Sherry Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Hamilton Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Thompson Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Waley Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Bunch Executive Director 50
Director
$123,500 $10,488 $133,988
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $813,081 $932,182 $554,473 $-119,101
2022 $993,153 $605,661 $689,893 $387,492
2021 $772,035 $594,992 $304,199 $177,043
2020 $648,028 $637,335 $198,203 $10,693
2019 $827,141 $839,287 $85,045 $-12,146
2018 $713,207 $864,500 $113,491 $-151,293
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