Big Thicket Association

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Diane Thompson

Phone

4097905399

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Big Thicket Association, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $185K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $445K represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Big Thicket Associations mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the Big Thicket region, its natural resources and cultural history, for the enjoyment and well-being of present and future generations through advocacy, education and research.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $30,091 Revenue: $6,835

Awareness and Conservation: The Association promotes awareness of the Big Thicket National Preserve and the need to protect the natural resources and natural beauty of the Big Thicket.

Program 2

Expenses: $117,455 Revenue: $19,357

Neches River Adventures: The Association operates the Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and nature classes. Public tours are conducted...

Neches River Adventures: The Association operates the Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and nature classes. Public tours are conducted most Saturdays between late March and early November. The Ivory Bill is also available for private tours all year. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Ivory Bill conducted 40 private charters, 31 public tours, and 117 school field trips.

Program 3

Expenses: $18,386 Revenue: $8,025

Thicket of Diversity and Field Research Learning Center: The Association, in partnership with the Big Thicket National Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, and other entities, administers and...

Thicket of Diversity and Field Research Learning Center: The Association, in partnership with the Big Thicket National Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, and other entities, administers and coordinates the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). The ATBI is undertaken to enhance the ability of the National Park Service management to identify every living species inhabiting the Big Thicket National Preserve and surrounding areas and the role of ecosystem dynamics in its health. The Field Research Station and Learning Center includes a small laboratory, classroom and domitory. For a nominal fee, FRSLC provides lodging for reasearch scientists and their graduate students, conservation groups, and volunteers. As part of ATBI, the Assoiation administers and disburses grant funding received from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other grantors.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $144,938

Program Service Revenue $34,218

Investment Income $4,630

Other Revenue $1,021

TOTAL REVENUE $184,807

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $86,801

Fundraising Expenses $1,882

Program Expenses $165,932

Other Expenses $96,273

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,074

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$184,807	$215,091	-0.1%
Expenses	$183,074	$177,254	+0.0%
Net Income	$1,733	$37,837	-1.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$48,708

Total Directors

Key Employees