COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM: Form 990, tax year 2019
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- Organization
- COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM (EIN 74-2924909)
- Tax period
- 2019-09-01 to 2020-08-31
- Filed
- 2021-07-15
- IRS object ID
- 202141969349301744
- Schema version
- 2019v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2021-07-15T13:43:03-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2020-08-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 203809691 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | LOVVORN & KIESCHNICK LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 418 PEOPLES STE 308 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CORPUS CHRISTI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 784012350 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2019-09-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 742924909 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | PROGRAM INC | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | COAS | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3613360304 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 615 N UPPER BROADWAY SUITE 1200 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CORPUS CHRISTI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78401 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | RAYMOND ALLEN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3613360307 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2021-07-14 | SignatureDt |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | FRANK LOVVORN | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00185686 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3618848897 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2021-07-14 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2019 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | RAYMOND ALLEN | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 615 N UPPER BROADWAY SUITE 1200 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CORPUS CHRISTI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78401 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $8,914,693 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | HTTP://WWW.CBBEP.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1999 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | TX | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGAM IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING BAYS AND ESTUARIES OF THE TEXAS COASTAL BEND. COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES REMAIN A VITAL PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE BY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THEIR ROLES AS A RECREATIONAL RESOURCE, INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT, AND HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 7 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 7 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 21 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 555 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $5,144,563 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $7,531,690 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $123,882 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $58,287 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $4,439,974 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $1,324,716 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $9,708,419 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $8,914,693 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,246,772 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,399,549 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $2,350,704 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $6,218,227 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $3,597,476 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $7,617,776 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $6,110,943 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,296,917 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $31,593,418 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $32,389,529 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $370,253 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $840,792 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $31,223,165 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $31,548,737 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGAM IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING BAYS AND ESTUARIES OF THE TEXAS COASTAL BEND. COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES REMAIN A VITAL PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE BY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THEIR ROLES AS A RECREATIONAL RESOURCE, INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT, AND HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $1,294,358 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE COASTAL EROSION PLANNING AND RESPONSE ACT, TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCES CODES PROVIDES STATE ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT TEXAS' BARRIER ISLAND AND BAY SYSTEMS. THIS ENSURES A STRONG AND RESILIENT TEXAS COASTAL ECOSYSTEM. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $745,227 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 1987 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ESTUARIES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. THE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 320 DIRECTS EPA TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING WATER QUALITY IN AN ESTUARY. THIS INCLUDES PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES AND PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF A BALANCED INDIGENOUS POPULATION OF SHELLFISH, FISH, AND WILDLIFE THAT ALLOWS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, IN AND ON WATER, REQUIRES THAT CONTROL OF POINT AND NONPOINT SOURCES OF POLLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING CONTROLS OF POLLUTION. IN SEVERAL CASES, MORE THAN ONE STATE IS PARTICIPATING IN A NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM. EACH PROGRAM ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MEET THE GOALS OF SECTION 320. TO ASSIST THE STATE OF TEXAS IN THE EFFORTS OF PROMOTING JUDICIOUS USE AND MAXIMUM CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE QUALITY OF THE STATE'S WATERS, SECTION 604(B) OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA), AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES EPA TO FUND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES. UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 604(B) TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) WORK PLAN, THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF OF TCEQ WILL ADMINISTER THE GRANT AND MANAGE THE WATER QUALITY CONTRACTS WITH REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $493,925 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE COASTAL PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S MOST EFFECTIVE RESOURCES FOR RESTORING AND PROTECTING FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATELY-OWNED LANDS. FUNDING FROM U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR HABITAT RESTORATION AND PROTECTION IN THE COASTAL BEND AREA, INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESCRIBED FIRE TO ENHANCE HABITATS FOR ATTWATER'S PRAIRIE CHICKEN, APLOMADO FALCON, WHOOPING CRANE, AND ASSOCIATED GRASSLAND AND MIGRATORY BIRDS THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM PRESCRIBED FIRE. THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM (CFDA 15.654) PROVIDES RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY, CONSERVE, MANAGE AND ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES (NWR). THIS AWARD ASSISTS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE ARANSAS NWR SHORELINE, WHICH ERODED DURING HURRICANE HARVEY, FROM FUTURE STORMS BY RECONSTRUCTING WATER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. IT ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR THE RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF LEVEES AND WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES THAT BENEFIT FEDERAL TRUST RESOURCES. A PORTION OF THE SHORELINE SUPPORTS A COASTAL WOODLAND PLANT COMMUNITY THAT IS IMPORTANT HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE. THE MIGRATORY BIRD MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, AND CONSERVATION (CFDA 15.655) FUNDING FROM U.S FISH & WILDLIFE AIMS AT WORKING WITH OTHERS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ECOLOGY AND HABITATS OF MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES. THIS AWARD SPECIFICALLY IS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE MIDCONTINENT SHOREBIRD CONSERVATION INITIATIVE (MSCI). THE MSCI IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BY USFWS AND OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG SHOREBIRD PRACTITIONERS. THE ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (CFDA 15.657) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SECURE ENDANGERED SPECIES INFORMATION, UNDERTAKE RESTORATION ACTIONS THAT WILL LEAD TO DELISTING OF A SPECIES, HELP PREVENT EXTINCTION OF A SPECIES, OR AID IN THE RECOVERY OF A SPECIES. THIS AWARD'S OBJECTIVE IS THE GATHERING OF ACCURATE MIGRATION DATA ON THE THREATENED RED KNOT POPULATION, WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER WINTER ON OFFSHORE BARRIER ISLANDS OF LOUISIANA. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $4,140,567 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) SEEKS TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE TEXAS COAST THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE'S COASTAL NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS. THE COASTAL COORDINATION COUNCIL IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COUNCIL CHAIRED BY THE TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER, MANAGES THE CMP, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO), AWARDS APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILLION ANNUALLY IN GRANTS, REVIEWS FEDERAL ACTIONS IN THE TEXAS COASTAL ZONE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CMP, SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE, AND PROVIDES BASELINE DATA ON THE HEALTH OF GULF WATERS. THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, PASSED THE TEXAS ESTUARIES ACT DESIGNATING THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS THE LEAD STATE AGENCY FOR WORKING WITH THE COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM (CBBEP) TO IMPLEMENT THE LOCALLY DEVELOPED, AND EPA APPROVED, CBBEP'S COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TITLED THE "COASTAL BEND BAYS PLAN". THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE COASTAL BEND BAYS PLAN IS THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF HEALTHY BAYS AND ESTUARIES WHILE SUPPORTING CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PUBLIC USE OF THE AREA BAYS. TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AWARD IS A PASS-THROUGH FROM NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIST IN DISASTER RELIEF. THE MISSION- ARANSAS NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE (NERR) TOOK A DIRECT HIT FROM HURRICANE HARVEY IN AUGUST OF 2017. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS ON SENSITIVE WETLAND HABITAT, STATE PARK AND CRITICAL RESEARCH AREA ARE BEING FACILITATED BY THIS FUNDING. THE COASTAL PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S MOST EFFECTIVE RESOURCES FOR HELPING PARTNERS IDENTIFY, PROTECT, AND RESTORE OR IMPROVE HABITATS OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, INCLUDING MIGRATORY BIRDS IN PRIORITY COASTAL AREAS. FUNDING FROM U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE CENSUS OF RED KNOTS ON THE CHANDELEUR ISLANDS AND GRAND ISLE IN LOUISIANA, IN ATTEMPT TO ESTIMATE SURVIVAL RATES AND POPULATION SIZE. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $4,140,567 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $6,674,077 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | Yes (true) | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (true) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 6 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 21 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Form8899 Filedind | false | Form8899Filedind |
| Form1098 C Filed | false | Form1098CFiledInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 7 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 7 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | false | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | false | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | false | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | false | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROG | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3613360304 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 615 N UPPER BROADWAY STE 1200 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CORPUS CHRISTI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78401 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND ALLEN | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DI | Yes (X) | $126,622 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BARBARA CANALES | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| BRYAN GULLEY | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| ROBERT WALLACE JR | ||||||
| CHAIRMAN/PRE | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |
| ROBERT CORRIGAN JR | ||||||
| BOARD TREASU | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |
| DAVID KREBS | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| ALICIA MATUS | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| JOE MCCOMB | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $126,622 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOLLO ENVIRONMENTAL | |||||
| 9325 BAY PLAZA BLVD STE 208 | TAMPA | FL | 33619 | CONTRACT | $4,060,225 |
| ANCHOR QEA | |||||
| 1201 3RD AVE STE 2600 | SEATTLE | WA | 98101 | CONTRACT | $300,544 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - CORPUS CHRIST | |||||
| NRC 2200 6300 OCEAN DRIVE | CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | 78412 | CONTRACT | $239,949 |
| HUMANA HEALTH PLAN INC | |||||
| PO BOX 4608 | CAROL STREAM | IL | 601974608 | CONTRACT | $155,009 |
| HDR ENGINEERING INC | |||||
| 1917 S 67TH STREET | OMAHA | NE | 681062973 | CONTRACT | $140,897 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 5 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $3,350,444 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $4,181,246 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $428,746 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $7,531,690 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $58,287 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $58,287 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PIPELINE EASEMENTS | Desc |
| Business | 541900 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $1,324,716 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $1,324,716 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $1,324,716 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $8,914,693 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $1,383,003 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,063,401 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $802,595 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $260,806 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $89,072 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $67,787 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $21,285 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $163,953 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $119,391 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $44,562 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $83,123 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $73,855 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,268 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $31,152 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,322 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,830 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $200,370 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $110,777 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $89,593 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $183,606 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $50,679 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $132,927 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $49,361 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $15,744 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $33,617 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,938 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,843 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,095 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $37,781 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $37,781 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTUAL | $5,584,473 | $5,373,830 | $210,643 |
| TEMPORARY STAFF | $41,014 | $15,998 | $25,016 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | $24,109 | $5,261 | $18,848 |
| SPONSORSHIP EXPENSES | $18,535 | $1,000 | $17,535 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $33,888 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,995 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $20,893 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,617,776 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,674,077 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $943,699 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,816,715 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,170,791 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,779,159 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,299,400 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,507,300 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,269,262 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $22,963 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,907 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $18,696 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $23,369 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $18,192,998 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $236,627 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $17,462,731 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $17,956,371 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,985,854 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,657,429 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $31,593,418 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,389,529 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $370,253 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $402,968 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $213,724 | EOYAmt |
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $224,100 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $370,253 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $840,792 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $30,533,273 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,731,236 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $689,892 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $817,501 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $31,223,165 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $31,548,737 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $31,593,418 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,389,529 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $1,296,917 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Prior Period Adjustments | -$971,345 | PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | Yes (true) | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Performed | Yes (true) | FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $7,229,237 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $3,922,437 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $6,302,124 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $5,144,563 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $7,531,690 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $30,130,051 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $7,229,237 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $3,922,437 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $6,302,124 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $5,144,563 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $7,531,690 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $30,130,051 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $30,130,051 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,649 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $4,847 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $6,759 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $123,882 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $58,287 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $197,424 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $30,327,475 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $1,383,003 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.99350 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.86140 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | SCHEDULE A: SECTION B, LINE 10(E): PIPELINE EASEMENTS 1,324,716 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Easements | 11 | TotalEasementsCnt |
| Total Acreage | 1100.00 | TotalAcreageCnt |
| States Easements Held | 1 | StatesEasementsHeldCnt |
| Written Policy Monitoring | false | WrittenPolicyMonitoringInd |
| Staff Hours Spent Enforcement | 1486.00 | StaffHoursSpentEnforcementCnt |
| Section170h Rqr Stsfd | Yes (true) | Section170hRqrStsfdInd |
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $17,788,178 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $17,788,178 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $52,398 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $25,397 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $27,001 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $63,636 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $62,961 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $675 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $288,786 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $148,269 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $140,517 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $17,956,371 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $8,914,693 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $8,914,693 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $8,914,693 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $7,617,776 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $7,617,776 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $7,617,776 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT OR ON THE BALANCE SHEET. THEY ARE DISCLOSED IN THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Real Estate Other RealEstateOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 1 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $428,746 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | APPRAISED | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form8283 Received | 1 | Form8283ReceivedCnt |
| Any Property That Must Be Held | false | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | false | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | false | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGAM IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING BAYS AND ESTUARIES OF THE TEXAS COASTAL BEND. COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES REMAIN A VITAL PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE BY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THEIR ROLES AS A RECREATIONAL RESOURCE, INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT, AND HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 1987 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ESTUARIES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. THE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 320 DIRECTS EPA TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING WATER QUALITY IN AN ESTUARY. THIS INCLUDES PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES AND PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF A BALANCED INDIGENOUS POPULATION OF SHELLFISH, FISH, AND WILDLIFE THAT ALLOWS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, IN AND ON WATER, REQUIRES THAT CONTROL OF POINT AND NONPOINT SOURCES OF POLLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING CONTROLS OF POLLUTION. IN SEVERAL CASES, MORE THAN ONE STATE IS PARTICIPATING IN A NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM. EACH PROGRAM ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MEET THE GOALS OF SECTION 320. TO ASSIST THE STATE OF TEXAS IN THE EFFORTS OF PROMOTING JUDICIOUS USE AND MAXIMUM CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE QUALITY OF THE STATE'S WATERS, SECTION 604(B) OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA), AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES EPA TO FUND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES. UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 604(B) TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) WORK PLAN, THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF OF TCEQ WILL ADMINISTER THE GRANT AND MANAGE THE WATER QUALITY CONTRACTS WITH REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | THE COASTAL PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S MOST EFFECTIVE RESOURCES FOR RESTORING AND PROTECTING FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATELY-OWNED LANDS. FUNDING FROM U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR HABITAT RESTORATION AND PROTECTION IN THE COASTAL BEND AREA, INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESCRIBED FIRE TO ENHANCE HABITATS FOR ATTWATER'S PRAIRIE CHICKEN, APLOMADO FALCON, WHOOPING CRANE, AND ASSOCIATED GRASSLAND AND MIGRATORY BIRDS THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM PRESCRIBED FIRE. THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM (CFDA 15.654) PROVIDES RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY, CONSERVE, MANAGE AND ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES (NWR). THIS AWARD ASSISTS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE ARANSAS NWR SHORELINE, WHICH ERODED DURING HURRICANE HARVEY, FROM FUTURE STORMS BY RECONSTRUCTING WATER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. IT ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR THE RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF LEVEES AND WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES THAT BENEFIT FEDERAL TRUST RESOURCES. A PORTION OF THE SHORELINE SUPPORTS A COASTAL WOODLAND PLANT COMMUNITY THAT IS IMPORTANT HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE. THE MIGRATORY BIRD MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, AND CONSERVATION (CFDA 15.655) FUNDING FROM U.S FISH & WILDLIFE AIMS AT WORKING WITH OTHERS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ECOLOGY AND HABITATS OF MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES. THIS AWARD SPECIFICALLY IS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE MIDCONTINENT SHOREBIRD CONSERVATION INITIATIVE (MSCI). THE MSCI IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BY USFWS AND OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG SHOREBIRD PRACTITIONERS. THE ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (CFDA 15.657) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SECURE ENDANGERED SPECIES INFORMATION, UNDERTAKE RESTORATION ACTIONS THAT WILL LEAD TO DELISTING OF A SPECIES, HELP PREVENT EXTINCTION OF A SPECIES, OR AID IN THE RECOVERY OF A SPECIES. THIS AWARD'S OBJECTIVE IS THE GATHERING OF ACCURATE MIGRATION DATA ON THE THREATENED RED KNOT POPULATION, WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER WINTER ON OFFSHORE BARRIER ISLANDS OF LOUISIANA. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | THE TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) SEEKS TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE TEXAS COAST THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE'S COASTAL NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS. THE COASTAL COORDINATION COUNCIL IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COUNCIL CHAIRED BY THE TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER, MANAGES THE CMP, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO), AWARDS APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILLION ANNUALLY IN GRANTS, REVIEWS FEDERAL ACTIONS IN THE TEXAS COASTAL ZONE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CMP, SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE, AND PROVIDES BASELINE DATA ON THE HEALTH OF GULF WATERS. THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, PASSED THE TEXAS ESTUARIES ACT DESIGNATING THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS THE LEAD STATE AGENCY FOR WORKING WITH THE COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM (CBBEP) TO IMPLEMENT THE LOCALLY DEVELOPED, AND EPA APPROVED, CBBEP'S COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TITLED THE "COASTAL BEND BAYS PLAN". THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE COASTAL BEND BAYS PLAN IS THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF HEALTHY BAYS AND ESTUARIES WHILE SUPPORTING CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PUBLIC USE OF THE AREA BAYS. TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AWARD IS A PASS-THROUGH FROM NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIST IN DISASTER RELIEF. THE MISSION- ARANSAS NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE (NERR) TOOK A DIRECT HIT FROM HURRICANE HARVEY IN AUGUST OF 2017. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS ON SENSITIVE WETLAND HABITAT, STATE PARK AND CRITICAL RESEARCH AREA ARE BEING FACILITATED BY THIS FUNDING. THE COASTAL PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S MOST EFFECTIVE RESOURCES FOR HELPING PARTNERS IDENTIFY, PROTECT, AND RESTORE OR IMPROVE HABITATS OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, INCLUDING MIGRATORY BIRDS IN PRIORITY COASTAL AREAS. FUNDING FROM U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE CENSUS OF RED KNOTS ON THE CHANDELEUR ISLANDS AND GRAND ISLE IN LOUISIANA, IN ATTEMPT TO ESTIMATE SURVIVAL RATES AND POPULATION SIZE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS ONLY REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BUSINESS MANAGER. HOWEVER, IT IS AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD IF THEY CHOOSE TO REVIEW IT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS A SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT AND MONTHLY INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
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