Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust

EIN: 752935050 501(c)(3) Environment

Kountze, TX

Total Revenue
$19,295
Total Expenses
$16,005
Total Assets
$846,775
Net Assets
$846,775
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Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ellen Buchanan
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $19K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $3K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

We acquire properties to be donated to the National Park Service and state entities and advocate for protection of Big Thicket natural resources.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,328 Revenue: $58

LAND CONSERVATION - The Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust (BTNHT) protects Big Thicket ecosystems in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of...

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LAND CONSERVATION - The Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust (BTNHT) protects Big Thicket ecosystems in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of conservation lands through a bargain sale arrangement, receipt of donated conservation lands to BTNHT, donation of conservation easements to BTNHT, and purchase of development rights on conservation lands in southeast Texas. Conservation lands are held in permanent trust and are maintained for the benefit of wildlife and ecosystems. LAND STEWARDSHIP -TNHT monitors its conservation easement lands annually to ensure that the goals and objectives of the easement are followed and that the land retains its conservation values. BTNHT establishes baseline data on all its easements so it can track changes over time through regular monitoring protocols. PUBLIC OUTREACH - BTNHT works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy issues that may affect Big Thicket ecosystems, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and solar farms. BTNHT partners with the Big Thicket National Preserve on restoration efforts and educational programs and activities on public lands.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,599
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $638
Other Revenue $58
TOTAL REVENUE $19,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $11
Program Expenses $8,328
Other Expenses $16,005
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,005

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $19,295 $54,799 -0.6%
Expenses $16,005 $274,178 -0.9%
Net Income $3,290 $-219,379 -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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
150

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
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Buchanan President 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pete Gunter Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Odegar Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Catherine Johnston Treasurer 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Maddux Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maxine Johnston Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lane Harrison Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Lewis Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josie Gunter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Arsement Director 1.00
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
2023 $19,295 $16,005 $846,775 $3,290
2022 $54,799 $274,178 $843,485 $-219,379
2021 $544,314 $15,774 $1,081,113 $528,540
2020 $89,167 $8,764 $747,989 $80,403
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