AUSTIN BAT REFUGE: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- AUSTIN BAT REFUGE (EIN 81-1326348)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2026-04-01
- IRS object ID
- 202620919349201962
- Schema version
- 2024v5.5
- 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
- Form 990-EZ
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule O
- Reasonable Cause Explanation
- Transfer Prsnl Bnft Contracts Decl
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2026-04-01T20:59:47-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 742920819 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1005 LA POSADA DRIVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AUSTIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78752 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 811326348 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | AUSTIN BAT REFUGE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | AUST | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5126954116 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3701 BASFORD RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AUSTIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78722 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | KEVIN LEE MACKENZIE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | SECRETARY/TREASURER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5126954116 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-04-01 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (1) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | RENAE DUNCAN | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01257722 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5123462086 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2026-04-01 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | AUSTINBATREFUGE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $166,026 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $157,900 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $8,025 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $101 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $915 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
| Gross Profit Loss Sls Of Invntry | -$814 | GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt |
| Total Revenue | $165,111 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $75,325 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $9,461 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $14,400 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $635 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $64,223 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $164,044 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $1,067 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $185,987 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $187,054 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $185,987 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $184,354 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,700 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $185,987 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $187,054 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $185,987 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $187,054 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE MISSION OF AUSTIN BAT REFUGE IS TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR BATS AND THEIR PLACE IN THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| REHABILITATION: WE PROVIDE DIRECT, LOVING CARE FOR HUNDREDS OF BATS EACH YEAR. INJURED, ORPHANED, OR DISPLACED DUE TO A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL, RECOVER, AND RETURN TO THE WILD IN MOST CASES. BATS THAT CANNOT SUPPORT THEMSELVES IN THE WILD HAVE A HOME WITH AUSTIN BAT REFUGE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES. EACH RESCUE IS AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND BATS IN TROUBLE, AND OUR FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WE CONTINUED OUR QUEST TO DIVERT BATS THAT HAVE HAD NO CONTACT WITH PEOPLE OR PETS FROM CERTAIN EUTHANASIA BY SOME COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCIES. | $0 | $80,184 |
| EDUCATION: WE PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CENTRAL TEXAS THAT PROMOTE APPRECIATION FOR BATS AS A CRUCIAL MEMBERS OF LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS. SOME OF OUR RESIDENT BATS COME WITH US TO PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, MASTER NATURALIST CHAPTERS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES CLASSES, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS AT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO HOST AN EDUCATION TABLE ON WEEKENDS FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER AT CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE, WHERE THOUSANDS OF TOURISTS AND LOCALS GATHER TO WATCH AND LEARN ABOUT AUSTIN'S FAMOUS COLONY OF MEXICAN/BRAZILIAN FREE-TAILED BATS. | $0 | $42,000 |
| CONFLICT RESOLUTION: WE ANSWER CALLS ABOUT BATS ROOSTING IN BUILDINGS, ADVISING HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESSES ON HOW THE BATS MAY HAVE ENTERED THE BUILDING AND HOW, IF NECESSARY, TO SAFELY REMOVE THEM AND PREVENT THEIR RETURN. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS ON THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AS IT PROGRESSES NEAR CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE, TO PROTECT THE BAT COLONY THERE. | $0 | $5,091 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $127,275 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (4 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt | Employee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | Expense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE ODEGARD | ||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LEE MACKENZIE | ||||
| SECRETARY/TREASURER | 40.00 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY PELHAM | ||||
| BOARD PRESIDENT | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN ROELOFS | ||||
| DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 8.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part V | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVInd |
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | 0 | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | 0 | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | 0 | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | 0 | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Direct Indirect Pltcl Expend | $0 | DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt |
| Made Loans To From Officers | 0 | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4911 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4912 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4955 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Tax Imposed On Organization Mgr | $0 | TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt |
| Tax Reimbursed By Organization | $0 | TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | KEVIN LEE MACKENZIE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3701 BASFORD RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AUSTIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78722 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 5126954116 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | 0 | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | 0 | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (1) | FiledScheduleAInd |
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 | $100,202 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $100,612 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $211,267 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $125,839 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $157,900 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $695,820 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $100,202 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $100,612 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $211,267 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $125,839 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $157,900 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $695,820 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $17,963 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $677,857 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $695,820 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $39,652 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.97420 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
| Public Support PY509 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY509Pct |
| Investment Income PY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomePYPct |
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 O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 7 - SALES OF INVENTORY | INCOME: GROSS RECEIPTS: 101. RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES: 0. LESS COST OF GOODS SOLD: 915. GROSS PROFIT: -814. COST OF GOODS SOLD: INVENTORY AT BEGINNING OF YEAR: 0. MERCHANDISE PURCHASED: 0. COST OF LABOR: 0. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: 0. OTHER COSTS: 915. INVENTORY AT END OF YEAR: 0. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 915. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 7B - OTHER COSTS | DESCRIPTION: COST OF GOODS SOLD. AMOUNT: 915. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION: VOLUNTEER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 87. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 2,131. DESCRIPTION: IT EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 8,298. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 4,242. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 600. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 2,136. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 23,576. DESCRIPTION: BAT REHAB STRUCTURES. AMOUNT: 7,692. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS FEES. AMOUNT: 10,942. DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONS. AMOUNT: 2,356. DESCRIPTION: BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, REFERENCE. AMOUNT: 2,163. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 64,223. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS | DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,700. |
Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Explanation | THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPECTFULLY ASKING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF ANY ASSESSED LATE FILING PENALTIES AND ANY RELATED INTEREST DUE TO SOME EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. AUSTIN BAT REFUGE IS A SMALL ORGANIZATION WITH MAINLY VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS. BETWEEN 2022 THROUGH 2023, FOUR OF THE SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS MOVED OUT OF STATE, WHICH INCLUDED THE ORGANIZATION'S VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT (A CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL, CNAP). THE VOLUNTEER BOARD ACCOUNTANT HAD BEEN FILING ALL NECESSARY TAX FORMS FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING THE FILING OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990S. HOWEVER, THE REMAINING THREE BOARD MEMBERS (INCLUDING THE TWO FOUNDERS OF THE ORGANIZATION), LATER BECAME AWARE THAT THE 2023 FORM 990 HAD NOT BEEN TIMELY PREPARED AND FILED AND DETERMINED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO SOME EXTENUATING PERSONAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT THE VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT WAS EXPERIENCING AT THE TIME.THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDING MEMBERS HAD RECENTLY REACHED OUT TO THE VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT AGAIN IN JANUARY 2026 AND THE 2023 FORM 990 WAS ABLE TO GET FILED DURING THAT MONTH. IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2026, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN IRS NOTICE INQUIRING ABOUT THE FILING STATUS OF THE 2024 FORM 990. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS AGAIN REACHED OUT TO THE VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT SEVERAL TIMES DURING FEBRUARY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE RECENT TAX PENALTY AND FILING NOTICES AND THE ACCOUNTANT RESPONDED BY PROVIDING A RESIGNATION FROM HER POSITION WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS THEN TOOK IMMEDIATE STEPS TO REACH OUT TO A LOCAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PROMPTLY PREPARE AND FILE THE 2024 FORM 990. BASED ON THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES, WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE ASSESSED PENALTIES & ANY RELATED INTEREST FOR THE 2024 FORM 990 BASED ON REASONABLE CAUSE. | ExplanationTxt |
Transfer Prsnl Bnft Contracts Decl TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. | DeclarationDesc |