FRIENDS OF THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR

EIN: 742847358 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ALAMO, TX

Total Revenue
$111,984
Total Expenses
$124,097
Total Assets
$1,008,700
Net Assets
$444,473
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
TX
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FRIENDS OF THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $112K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $124K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS THAT ENCOMPASS SANTA ANA AND THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES, SO THAT ALL NATIVE ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE MAINTAIN HEALTHY POPULATIONS, AND SO THE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS ARE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $59,108

TO CREATE HEALTHY NATIVE HABITATS, WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN A REVEGETATION PROGRAM WHICH PLANTS BETWEEN 50,000 AND 250,000 SEEDLINGS A YEAR. THIS YEAR, WE HIRED A COMPANY THAT PLANTED 42,000 TREES...

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TO CREATE HEALTHY NATIVE HABITATS, WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN A REVEGETATION PROGRAM WHICH PLANTS BETWEEN 50,000 AND 250,000 SEEDLINGS A YEAR. THIS YEAR, WE HIRED A COMPANY THAT PLANTED 42,000 TREES ON ONE PLOT OF LAND. IN ADDITION, WE ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN RIO REFORESTATION, A YEARLY PLANTING EVENT THAT DRAWS UP TO A THOUSAND PARTICIPANTS A YEAR. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, AMERICAN FORESTS TOOK OVER THE REFUGE REVEGITATION PROGRAM FOR 4 YEARS. FUNDS RAISED PRIOR TO THIS CHANGE, REMAIN WITH THE FRIENDS FOR FUTURE REVITATION RELATED USES.

Program 2
Expenses: $49,893

WE ARE RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CRITICAL ROLE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS PLAY IN MAINTINING THE BIODIVERSITY OF ECOSYSTEMS BY ADVOCATING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE VITAL HABITATS THROUGH COMMUNITY...

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WE ARE RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CRITICAL ROLE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS PLAY IN MAINTINING THE BIODIVERSITY OF ECOSYSTEMS BY ADVOCATING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE VITAL HABITATS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. AS EXAMPLES, THIS YEAR WE HOSTED A RUN AT THE REFUGE WHICH DREW IN ABOUT 150 RUNNERS AND 50 WALKERS. WE OPERATED OUR NATURE STORE WHERE OUR VOLUNTEERS CAN ANSWER THE PUBLICS QUESTIONS. WE SEND OUT A QUARTERLY NEWLETTER THAT INCLUDES A REPORT ON THE REFUGE, INFORMATION ON CONSERVATION ISSUES, AND NATURE RELATED ARTICLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $159

WHEN POSSIBLE, WE PURCHASE SMALL TRACTS OF LAND FOR SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATION INTO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. THIS YEAR, WE COMPLETED THE PURCHASE OF A 220 ACRE PIECE OF...

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WHEN POSSIBLE, WE PURCHASE SMALL TRACTS OF LAND FOR SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATION INTO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. THIS YEAR, WE COMPLETED THE PURCHASE OF A 220 ACRE PIECE OF LAND WITH OUR SISTER REFUGE, THE LAGUNA ATASOCSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, TO BE ADDED TO THEIR REFUGE SYSTEM. WE ACTIVELY LOOK FOR GRANTS TO HELP US IN OUR GOALS. THIS YEAR, WE RECEIVED TWO GRANTS THAT TOTALLED $58,839 TO PURCHASE AND PLANT SEEDLINGS ON TWO REFUGE REVEGITATION SITES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $69,244
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,595
Other Revenue $38,145
TOTAL REVENUE $111,984

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $43,680
Fundraising Expenses $652
Program Expenses $109,160
Other Expenses $80,417
TOTAL EXPENSES $124,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $111,984 $144,991 -0.2%
Expenses $124,097 $234,698 -0.5%
Net Income $-12,113 $-89,707 -0.9%
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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
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
21

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
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HANNA MARBLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT NICOL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LOPEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARNOLD TAMEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA ALVARADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELINA VASQUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOIS HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA OLIVA RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY PEREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKY GUERRA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CHAPMAN PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY TAMEZ VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE PALACIOS TREASURER 2.00
Officer 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
2024 $111,984 $124,097 $1,008,700 $-12,113
2023 $144,991 $234,698 $997,681 $-89,707
2022 $500,150 $470,662 $1,165,147 $29,488
2021 $674,328 $517,409 $787,882 $156,919
2020 $47,355 $61,169 $526,760 $-13,814
2019 $447,696 $557,380 $795,579 $-109,684
2018 $408,839 $288,000 $756,120 $120,839
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