TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL

EIN: 850488313 501(c)(3) Environment

WIMBERLEY, TX

Total Revenue
$486,242
Total Expenses
$359,047
Total Assets
$1,223,442
Net Assets
$1,010,423
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LORI OLSON
Phone
5129448582
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $486K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $127K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT TEXAS LAND TRUSTS AND PROMOTE LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN TEXAS. HOST TEXAS LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE TO EDUCATE CONSERVATION RELATED PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $171,674 Revenue: $186,910

EDUCATION: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE THE MANY PUBLIC BENEFITS OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION WORK AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS. THE...

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EDUCATION: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE THE MANY PUBLIC BENEFITS OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION WORK AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS. THE TEXAS LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE IS THE PREEMINENT STATEWIDE MEETING FOR ANYONE WORKING OR INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION, INCLUDING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESSES, AND AGENCY PARTNERS. THE ANNUAL THREE-DAY CONFERENCE ATTRACTS 300 ATTENDEES AND BRINGS IN EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE STATE AND NATION TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SHARED LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT IN ORDER TO ADVANCE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION IN TEXAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $118,302 Revenue: $0

OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE THE MANY PUBLIC BENEFITS OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION WORK. LAND TRUSTS CONSERVE TEXAS SPECIAL LANDS AND WATERS BY PERMANENTLY...

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OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE THE MANY PUBLIC BENEFITS OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION WORK. LAND TRUSTS CONSERVE TEXAS SPECIAL LANDS AND WATERS BY PERMANENTLY PROTECTING THEM FROM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE, WILDLIFE, AND THE ECONOMY. TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL WORKS TO COORDINATE LAND TRUST ADVOCACY AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL, DEVELOPING A ROBUST COALITION WITH A UNIFIED VOICE TO BUILD STRONG, SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR LAND CONSERVATION IN TEXAS. TO THIS END, EACH YEAR TLTC HOSTS AN ANNUAL LAND TRUST LEADERS RETREAT, THE TEXAS LAND TRUST ASSEMBLY, WHERE MEMBERS GATHER TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AND ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCILS COLLECTIVE WORK.

Program 3
Expenses: $31,593 Revenue: $0

TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL SEEKS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT CONSERVATION RELATED TOOLS, ASSISTANCE, AND INFORMATION TO LAND TRUSTS, LANDOWNERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC...

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TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL SEEKS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT CONSERVATION RELATED TOOLS, ASSISTANCE, AND INFORMATION TO LAND TRUSTS, LANDOWNERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE INCLUDE THE TLTC CONSERVATION LANDS INVENTORY DATABASE AND MAPS OF LAND TRUST CONSERVED LANDS, THE TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL CONSERVATION EASEMENT GUIDEBOOK FOR LANDOWNERS, INFORMATION ON THE TEXAS LAND TRUST COUCILS WEBSITE, AND THE TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL LAND TRUST DIRECTORY. TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO ADVANCE FARM AND RANCH LAND CONSERVATION IN TEXAS. IN ADDITION, THE TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL TRANSACTION MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GRANTING A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT, TO CONSERVE PRIVATE LAND FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,808
Program Service Revenue $213,469
Investment Income $21,965
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $486,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000
Salaries & Benefits $156,893
Fundraising Expenses $16,816
Program Expenses $321,569
Other Expenses $197,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $359,047

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $486,242 $518,453 -0.1%
Expenses $359,047 $528,624 -0.3%
Net Income $127,195 $-10,171 -13.5%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$160,083
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIM BRADBURY CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISA DONOVAN CHAIR ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAYTON RIPLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON ELDER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG BONDS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MILLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA MURPHY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES OLIVER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE PROSSER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE SCOTT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STEINBACK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD VOTTELER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI OLSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$151,943 $8,140 $160,083
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
2025 $486,242 $359,047 $1,223,442 $127,195
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $300,632 $533,565 $1,093,339 $-232,933
2022 $412,988 $310,447 $1,220,178 $102,541
2021 $317,104 $255,414 $808,164 $61,690
2020 $346,801 $240,195 $777,089 $106,606
2019 $244,936 $207,718 $574,320 $37,218
2018 $232,781 $223,733 $532,876 $9,048
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