2023-11-14T22:50:58-06:00 2022-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2022-01-01 760279876 Galveston Bay Foundation Inc GALV 2813323381 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 Robert J Stokes Jr President 2813323381 2023-11-14 1 Robert Stokes Jr 999009999 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Robert J Stokes Jr 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 7706409 0 X www.galvbay.org X 1987 TX To preserve and protect Galveston Bay, Texas' largest estuary, for generations to come. 25 25 43 2493 0 0 21351975 6477456 58433 61310 7502 459359 -48917 -49895 21368993 6948230 3763931 50649 0 0 2013760 2293107 120073 92057 871647 5896005 2504853 11793769 4940666 9575224 2007564 27822588 29773235 1075648 1018731 26746940 28754504 X The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. 0 0 2342446 42500 See Schedule OConservation programs work to preserve, protect, and restore important coastal habitats that provide critical ecosystem services and have suffered loss or degradation. GBF works closely with numerous partners in land acquisition, land stewardship, habitat restoration, and habitat enhancement activities across the Bay. As an accredited land trust, GBF protects natural areas by acquiring real estate and partnering with landowners to establish conservation easements on private lands. Currently, GBF owns or holds conservation easements on over 13,800 acres of land around Galveston Bay to ensure it is conserved in perpetuity. In 2022, GBF closed on one new conservation property and increased its conservation land holdings by 6 percent. Habitat restoration activities work to ensure healthy habitats for productive and sustainable populations of native species. Projects focus on shoreline protection; wetlands, oyster reef, and bird rookery restoration; and removal of marine debris. 708707 61310 Schedule OEducation and outreach programs reach thousands of youth and adults each year. The goal of the program is to develop a knowledgeable constituency, ranging from school children to public officials, which recognizes the positive quality-of-life benefits that a healthy Galveston Bay system provides for the Houston-Galveston region. Youth-focused programs aim to cultivate life-long stewards of the Bay through environmental education experiences that nurture exploration and inquisition. In 2022, GBF continued offering education programs in the classroom and on the Bay as well as virtually. Beyond youth education, our public outreach initiatives consist of campaigns and events aimed at increasing the public's awareness of the importance of Galveston Bay. Ongoing campaigns educate targeted segments of the population on various Bay issues of concern. GBF continues to host our annual signature education and outreach events, including the family friendly "Bay Day Festival and the popular "Bike Around the Bay" bike ride that showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay while aiming to raise awareness and encourage area citizens to appreciate and visit the Bay. GBF also offers rain barrel installation workshops and distributes rain barrels to the public. 170773 Advocacy programs position GBF as the guardian of Galveston Bay. The goal is to encourage and actively seek solutions to conflicts among the diverse users of the Bay. GBF attempts to balance the multiple uses of Galveston Bay so that the long-term interests of the Bay itself are not compromised. Through initiatives such as the Galveston Bay Report Card (released in partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center), the Galveston Bay Action Network (GBAN) pollution reporting app, and the volunteer Wetland Permit Review Committee, GBF provides tools to enable the public to take positive actions for Galveston Bay. 160183 8149 Research programs focus on monitoring some of Galveston Bay's most valuable coastal resources. Several programs utilize trained citizen scientists to augment professional monitoring data and aid in watershed planning. Most monitoring efforts are ongoing in an effort to collect large datasets spanning many years. Some, however, are initiated to allow GBF to respond to incidents impacting Galveston Bay. Beyond the research efforts we take on, GBF also regularly advocates for the allocation of research dollars to the region to ensure the health of Galveston Bay and its users. 160183 8149 3382109 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 68 0 1 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X X Dawn Wahl Asbury 2813323381 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 Charlie Prioleau Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Janelle Daniel 1st Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Burroughs 2nd Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Miers Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Sauer Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Lori Traweek Immediate Past Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Monty Briscoe Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shelley Britton Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Trae Camble Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Doyle Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Giffhorn Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Hammond Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 JP Fjeld Hansen Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Hudgins Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn Jackson Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Fay Kirby Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Lane Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Lendrum Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Lucas Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Madeleine Montes Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Myerson Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Laurence Neuhaus Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Pounds Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Randall Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Rice Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Tollett Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert J Stokes Jr President 40.00 X 188359 0 6082 Nicole Scanlin Director of Development 40.00 X 146880 0 5892 Dawn Asbury Controller 40.00 X 125120 0 9645 Greg Loushine Director of Strategic Partnerships 40.00 X 118560 0 4021 578919 0 25640 4 0 1 0 Stantec Consulting Services 910 Louisiana St Fl 26 Houston TX 77002 Engineering, design services 107181 1 1020042 822786 4634628 789117 6477456 Workshop fees & other 900099 61310 61310 61310 29311 29311 140431 0 140431 140431 140431 695101 265053 430048 430048 430048 275682 1020042 491647 -215965 -215965 27118 1479 25639 25639 6948230 61310 0 409464 50649 50649 194441 89427 60928 44086 1817686 1046769 290526 480391 39874 18223 13424 8227 91082 46248 29225 15609 150024 72883 43631 33510 24106 24106 37483 37483 502 502 92057 92057 185254 103159 56097 25998 28126 19931 150 8045 239044 173343 25152 40549 132355 25027 59567 47761 56319 47402 6762 2155 74398 57834 834 15730 23831 10248 698 12885 28247 28247 146275 104213 24931 17131 104393 67116 29148 8129 Conservation expenses 747664 747664 Event expenses 653540 632548 7425 13567 Dues and subscriptions 22690 15944 929 5817 Licenses and permits 489 489 137 137 4940666 3382109 686910 871647 855099 1195407 5705451 7110399 1906204 1649404 6759 1703 46542 47494 20203439 459378 19227935 19744061 72598 16767 2000 8000 27822588 29773235 236813 284229 89940 155476 155476 593419 579026 1075648 1018731 X 19426201 20300395 7320739 8454109 26746940 28754504 27822588 29773235 2007564 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 7634589 9106905 11264606 21351975 6477456 55835531 143096 48353 33534 33534 33534 292051 7777685 9155258 11298140 21385509 6510990 56127582 3472512 52655070 3472 18258 10214 16132 169742 217818 120000 120000 56465400 263651 0.93250 0.90570 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Insurance proceeds - 2020 Amount: $ 120,000. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 1 41 0 0 0 1 461 0 502 0 Part II-B, Line 1: A staff member corresponded with federal officials about the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act. The GBF President attended Land Trust Alliance advocacy days. X X X 18 5925.00 0 0 0 1 1 200.00 6903 0 1 X 16630755 16630755 2075859 225773 1850086 5952 5952 0 489689 227653 262036 1001184 1001184 19744061 7004661 56431 56431 6948230 0 6948230 4997097 56431 56431 4940666 0 4940666 Part II, Line 5: Monitoring and inspection of conservation easements are conducted at least once per year via ground inspection by the Conservation Lands Manager or his appropriately trained designee. Enforcement of easements is conducted primarily through landowner education and relationship building, but GBF also carries legal insurance if litigation becomes necessary. All easements are monitored, inspected, and enforced. Part II, Line 9: Conservation easements represent rights to restrict the use, access, and development of certain properties. GBF monitors these easements in the normal course of its operations and associated costs are expensed as incurred. The Foundation receives gifts of conservation easements and grants toward the purchase of conservation easements, which represent numerous restrictions regarding the use and development of land not owned by the Foundation. The donated value of conservation easements are recorded, based on the estimated appraised value, as revenue when received and estimated conservation easement expense is recorded for an equal amount. Easements are not reported as assets because the Foundation does not believe the easements represent a future economic benefit. Part IV, Line 2b: GBF holds custodial funds pursuant to an agreement with another local nonprofit conservation entity for the purchase of undeveloped land. GBF will hold these funds until they are requested for disbursement of such purchase. X X X X X X X 1 Sterling & Associates 55 Waugh Dr Ste 601 Houston TX 77007 Capital campaign 0 1343376 92057 1251319 1343376 92057 1251319 TX Guardian Gala 601173 408593 192580 50279 74490 11770 69133 Oyster & SeaFest 200964 177489 23475 30659 34160 4357 6882 1 493587 433960 59627 73087 56427 2990 77413 1295724 1020042 275682 154025 165077 19117 153428 491647 -215965 1 Ducks Unlimited Inc 1 Waterfowl Way Memphis TN 38120 135643799 501(c)(3) 18500 0 General support Mississippi Land Trust PO Box 23 Stoneville MS 38776 640934069 501(c)(3) 14000 0 General support Artist Boat 13330 Settegast Rd Galveston TX 77554 562394277 501(c)(3) 10000 0 General support UH Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd Houston TX 77058 746001399 Govt. 8149 0 EIH Marine Life Research 4 0 Part I, Line 2: Reimbursable grants issued to other conservation organizations require that organizations submit proof of expenditures and validity of expenditures to the Director of Land Conservation. The Conservation Lands Manager reviews and approves the expenses, the Controller confirms that the records are complete and issues payment. All grants paid up front require the receiving entity to provide weekly updates on the progress of the project and expenditures. A final report is due upon completion of the project which details the use of the funds and the project accomplishments. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robert J Stokes Jr President 167633 0 15326 0 5400 0 5590 0 492 0 194441 0 0 0 Nicole Scanlin Director of Development 146880 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5892 0 152772 0 0 0 X 6 238784 FMV X 1 527652 FMV X Auction items 24 20636 FMV X Supplies 16 2046 FMV 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is electronically distributed to the Board of Directors and is reviewed in detail with the finance and audit committee of the Board prior to filing. The finance and audit committee reviews both the Form 990 and the independent annual audit and presents reports to the full Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All Board members and key employees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and relationships via an annual disclosure statement and signed written conflict of interest policy. Management ensures that all Board members and key employees complete and submit the signed disclosure and COI policy annually, and reviews the completed forms. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Board members reviewed outside data sources, Charity Navigator and the local United Way wage and benefits summary to determine reasonable compensation when the President was hired in 2004 and again when the President received a salary increase in 2019. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Audited financial statements and annual tax returns are available via the organization's website. All other documents are available upon request.