SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.2M · expenses $1.3M · assets $403K
- EIN
- 74-2659159
- Address
- 3201 MENCHACA RD, AUSTIN, TX 78704-5941
- Website
- www.sosalliance.org
- NTEE code
- C30 Natural Resources Conservation and Protection (Environment) published (IRS Business Master File, as C30Z)
- FURP topic
- science: research education (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 1993 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Our mission is to educate and advocate on behalf of the Edwards Aquifer and the natural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds with special emphasis on Barton Springs.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 2017-2024 | $150,964 | $979,875 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
14 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barkley | Vice-Chair | 2017-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lauren Ice | Secretary | 2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erin Hamilton | Treasurer | 2021-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ben Livingston | Member | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 2017-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karin Ascot (former) | Secretary | 2017-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ben Thompson (former) | Member | 2021-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roger Baker (former) | Secretary | 2017-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Corbin (former) | Treasurer | 2017-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Virginia Palmer (former) | Secretary | 2017-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laurie Dries (former) | Science Officer | 2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lauri Dries (former) | Science Officer | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $151K · 8 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $135,600 | $0 | $15,364 | $150,964 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Vice-Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lauren Ice | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erin Hamilton | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ben Livingston | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $134K · 9 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $123,500 | $0 | $10,488 | $133,988 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erin Hamilton | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $129K · 7 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $115,508 | $0 | $13,290 | $128,798 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erin Hamilton | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $119K · 5 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $108,895 | $0 | $10,126 | $119,021 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Baker | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Corbin | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Virginia Palmer | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erin Hamilton | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $127K · 6 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $103,200 | $0 | $24,078 | $127,278 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Vice-Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Baker | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Corbin | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Virginia Palmer | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roy Waley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $117K · 10 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $102,000 | $0 | $14,871 | $116,871 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Virginia Palmer | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Vice-Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Corbin | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Baker | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $102K · 14 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director | 50 | $88,200 | $0 | $14,196 | $102,396 | 1 |
| John Barkley | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Virginia Palmer | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Laurie Dries | Science Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karin Ascot | Vice-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Corbin | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Baker | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $101K · 19 employees · 35 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL BUNCH | Executive Director | 50 | $88,200 | $0 | $12,359 | $100,559 | 1 |
| JOHN BARKLEY | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA PALMER | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURI DRIES | Science Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ASCOT | Vice-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT CORBIN | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROGER BAKER | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY WHITLEY | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,170,900 | $1,277,941 | $403,225 | -$356,783 | $1,055,270 | $87,182 | $135,600 | 8 | 20 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $813,081 | $932,182 | $554,473 | -$232,519 | $706,297 | $47,318 | $123,500 | 9 | 25 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $993,153 | $605,661 | $689,893 | -$98,655 | $916,429 | $0 | $115,508 | 7 | 15 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $772,035 | $594,992 | $304,199 | -$486,149 | $717,471 | $0 | $119,021 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $648,028 | $637,335 | $198,203 | -$693,710 | $638,609 | $0 | $103,200 | 6 | 15 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $827,141 | $839,287 | $85,045 | -$709,403 | $817,796 | $0 | $102,000 | 10 | 25 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $713,207 | $864,500 | $113,491 | -$678,257 | $697,850 | $0 | $102,397 | 14 | 25 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $878,502 | $766,120 | $269,883 | -$526,965 | $878,966 | $0 | $88,200 | 19 | 35 |
Funders of this organization
26 grantors reported grants to this organization, $4,671,687 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 26). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $2,075,725 | 9 | $427,777 | 2024 | 2016-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| CYNTHIA & GEO MITCHELL FOUNDATION | $1,204,578 | 8 | $393,511 | 2023 | 2012-2013, 2021-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Save Our Springs Alliance Inc”, “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC” | show |
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $472,164 | 5 | $408,664 | 2024 | 2017, 2019-2020, 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $316,636 | 8 | $53,400 | 2024 | 2017-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ELIZABETH CROOK & MARC LEWIS FOUNDATION | $107,500 | 9 | $15,000 | 2024 | 2016-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| JACOB & TERESE HERSHEY FOUNDATION | $75,000 | 3 | $35,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Save Our Springs Alliance Inc” | show |
| HOLLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION | $55,000 | 1 | $55,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $42,900 | 4 | $8,900 | 2022 | 2017-2019, 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE@MOSES FELDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $38,300 | 3 | $13,000 | 2012 | 2010-2012 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| SAVE TEXAS STREAMS | $37,500 | 2 | $22,500 | 2012 | 2011-2012 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FUND FOR TEXAS | $32,247 | 4 | $1,206 | 2014 | 2009-2010, 2012, 2014 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| S-M HIXON FAMILY FOUNDATION | $32,149 | 7 | $7,000 | 2025 | 2020-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION | $30,000 | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| THE THRESHOLD FOUNDATION | $29,000 | 1 | $29,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| PATRICIA B DEDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | 2022 | 2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| BBB SERVING THE HEART OF TEXAS | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 | 2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $19,329 | 2 | $13,178 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $16,750 | 2 | $5,500 | 2021 | 2020-2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | $12,922 | 2 | $5,736 | 2025 | 2023, 2025 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| COYPU FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC” | show |
| TEJEMOS FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Save Our Springs Alliance Inc” | show |
| DJR TRUST | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2017 | 2017 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| GRANT FAMILY FUND | $4,250 | 4 | $500 | 2015 | 2012-2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICE | $3,000 | 3 | $1,000 | 2022 | 2020-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $987 | 4 | $248 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC” | show |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,277,941 spent · pay $732,630 · grants $25,447 · events $34,624
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $448,119 | $367,457 | $44,812 | $35,850 | 35.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $184,700 | $151,455 | $18,472 | $14,773 | 14.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $162,811 | $133,505 | $16,281 | $13,025 | 12.7% | |
| Occupancy | $89,644 | $73,508 | $8,964 | $7,172 | 7.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach & Education | $77,656 | $63,678 | $7,766 | $6,212 | 6.1% |
| Other employee benefits | $70,514 | $57,821 | $7,052 | $5,641 | 5.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $51,186 | $41,973 | $5,119 | $4,094 | 4.0% | |
| Information technology | $37,433 | $30,695 | $3,743 | $2,995 | 2.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $34,898 | $28,616 | $3,490 | $2,792 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $29,535 | $24,219 | $2,954 | $2,362 | 2.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $25,447 | $25,447 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $23,382 | $19,173 | $2,338 | $1,871 | 1.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,081 | $17,286 | $2,108 | $1,687 | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $5,803 | $4,758 | $580 | $465 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising Costs | $5,374 | - | - | $5,374 | 0.4% |
| Travel | $4,165 | $3,415 | $417 | $333 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Legal Expenses | $3,189 | $2,615 | $319 | $255 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,929 | $2,402 | $293 | $234 | 0.2% | |
| All other expenses | $75 | $62 | $7 | $6 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $60,082 | $31,695 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $1,277,941 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $932,182 spent · pay $572,724 · grants $0 · events $73,294
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $367,681 | $301,498 | $36,769 | $29,414 | 39.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $138,288 | $113,396 | $13,829 | $11,063 | 14.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $132,458 | $108,616 | $13,246 | $10,596 | 14.2% | |
| Occupancy | $73,577 | $60,333 | $7,358 | $5,886 | 7.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $52,938 | $43,409 | $5,294 | $4,235 | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $36,561 | $29,980 | $3,656 | $2,925 | 3.9% |
| Fees: legal | $21,913 | $17,969 | $2,191 | $1,753 | 2.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $19,647 | $16,111 | $1,965 | $1,571 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $15,888 | $13,030 | $1,589 | $1,269 | 1.7% | |
| Information technology | $13,181 | $10,808 | $1,318 | $1,055 | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $11,760 | $11,095 | $370 | $295 | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach & Education | $10,187 | $8,353 | $1,019 | $815 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $8,148 | $6,681 | $815 | $652 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Legal Expenses | $8,098 | $6,640 | $810 | $648 | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising Costs | $7,589 | - | - | $7,589 | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,984 | $4,907 | $598 | $479 | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,623 | $2,971 | $362 | $290 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $3,453 | $2,831 | $345 | $277 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $1,208 | $991 | $121 | $96 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $85,496 | $33,110 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $932,182 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $605,661 spent · pay $375,066 · grants $9,000 · events $127,442
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $132,049 | $108,280 | $13,204 | $10,565 | 21.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $115,508 | $94,717 | $11,551 | $9,241 | 19.1% | |
| Occupancy | $82,565 | $67,703 | $8,257 | $6,605 | 13.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $80,352 | $65,889 | $8,035 | $6,428 | 13.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $49,259 | $40,392 | $4,927 | $3,940 | 8.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $47,157 | $38,668 | $4,716 | $3,773 | 7.8% | |
| Office expenses | $17,060 | $13,989 | $1,706 | $1,365 | 2.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,474 | $11,869 | $1,447 | $1,158 | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach and Education | $14,424 | $11,828 | $1,442 | $1,154 | 2.4% |
| Information technology | $10,595 | $8,688 | $1,060 | $847 | 1.7% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Legal Expenses | $7,456 | $6,114 | $746 | $596 | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | Dues and Subscriptions/Contract Labor | $7,145 | $5,859 | $714 | $572 | 1.2% |
| All other expenses | $6,764 | $5,750 | $563 | $451 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising Costs | $2,739 | - | - | $2,739 | 0.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,515 | $2,062 | $252 | $201 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $2,142 | $1,756 | $214 | $172 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,820 | $1,492 | $182 | $146 | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,474 | $1,209 | $147 | $118 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,163 | $953 | $116 | $94 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $176,719 | $125,622 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $605,661 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $594,992 spent · pay $393,668 · grants $0 · events $1,151
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $155,220 | $127,281 | $15,522 | $12,417 | 26.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $119,021 | $97,597 | $11,903 | $9,522 | 20.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $86,392 | $70,841 | $8,639 | $6,912 | 14.5% | |
| Occupancy | $75,307 | $61,751 | $7,531 | $6,025 | 12.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $44,759 | $36,702 | $4,476 | $3,581 | 7.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $33,035 | $27,089 | $3,303 | $2,643 | 5.6% | |
| All other expenses | $20,308 | $16,652 | $2,031 | $1,625 | 3.4% | |
| Information technology | $11,614 | $9,523 | $1,161 | $930 | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $10,295 | $8,442 | $1,031 | $822 | 1.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,331 | $6,011 | $733 | $587 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Legal Expenses | $5,801 | $4,757 | $580 | $464 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising Costs | $5,772 | $0 | $0 | $5,772 | 1.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,729 | $4,698 | $573 | $458 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach and Education | $5,647 | $4,631 | $565 | $451 | 0.9% |
| Fees: legal | $5,263 | $4,316 | $526 | $421 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues and Subscriptions | $1,689 | $1,385 | $169 | $135 | 0.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $774 | $635 | $77 | $62 | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $730 | $599 | $73 | $58 | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $305 | $250 | $31 | $24 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $25,979 | $377 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $594,992 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $637,335 spent · pay $429,124 · grants $0 · events $1,267
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $295,248 | $242,103 | $29,525 | $23,620 | 46.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $87,705 | $71,918 | $8,771 | $7,016 | 13.8% | |
| Occupancy | $75,287 | $61,734 | $7,528 | $6,025 | 11.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $62,040 | $50,873 | $6,204 | $4,963 | 9.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $46,171 | $37,860 | $4,617 | $3,694 | 7.2% | |
| Office expenses | $26,206 | $21,490 | $2,621 | $2,095 | 4.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,138 | $13,233 | $1,614 | $1,291 | 2.5% | |
| All other expenses | $11,716 | $9,609 | $1,171 | $936 | 1.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,858 | $4,804 | $586 | $468 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,658 | $3,819 | $466 | $373 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues and subscriptions | $2,521 | $2,067 | $252 | $202 | 0.4% |
| Insurance | $1,699 | $1,393 | $170 | $136 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Costs | $1,267 | $1,039 | $127 | $101 | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | Outreach and Education | $942 | $772 | $94 | $76 | 0.1% |
| Travel | -$121 | -$99 | -$12 | -$10 | -0.0% | |
| Total | $637,335 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $839,287 spent · pay $505,410 · grants $0 · events $39,531
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $343,509 | $281,677 | $34,351 | $27,481 | 40.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $103,491 | $84,863 | $10,349 | $8,279 | 12.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $89,731 | $73,580 | $8,974 | $7,177 | 10.7% | |
| Occupancy | $73,874 | $60,634 | $7,387 | $5,853 | 8.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $53,010 | $43,496 | $5,302 | $4,213 | 6.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $25,290 | $25,290 | $0 | $0 | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Educational Event Expenses | $24,807 | $24,807 | $0 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Office expenses | $22,611 | $18,541 | $2,261 | $1,809 | 2.7% | |
| Information technology | $21,875 | $17,938 | $2,188 | $1,749 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach & Education | $21,431 | $21,431 | $0 | $0 | 2.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,082 | $16,467 | $2,008 | $1,607 | 2.4% | |
| Travel | $11,043 | $9,055 | $1,104 | $884 | 1.3% | |
| All other expenses | $10,439 | $4,698 | $587 | $5,154 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $5,400 | $4,428 | $540 | $432 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues & Subscriptions | $3,880 | $3,182 | $388 | $310 | 0.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,655 | $0 | $3,655 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,951 | $1,600 | $195 | $156 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Automobile | $1,738 | $0 | $1,738 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Insurance | $1,470 | $1,205 | $147 | $118 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $13,553 | $12,773 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $839,287 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $864,500 spent · pay $438,367 · grants $0 · events $20,309
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $246,765 | $202,348 | $24,677 | $19,740 | 28.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $195,501 | $160,311 | $19,550 | $15,640 | 22.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $102,397 | $83,965 | $10,240 | $8,192 | 11.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $93,746 | $76,872 | $9,375 | $7,499 | 10.8% | |
| Occupancy | $69,980 | $57,425 | $6,999 | $5,556 | 8.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $41,323 | $33,885 | $4,133 | $3,305 | 4.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,699 | $16,153 | $1,970 | $1,576 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Interest | $15,198 | $12,462 | $1,520 | $1,216 | 1.8% |
| Office expenses | $14,269 | $11,700 | $1,427 | $1,142 | 1.7% | |
| Information technology | $13,916 | $11,411 | $1,392 | $1,113 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,729 | $13,729 | $0 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| All other expenses | $10,060 | $7,938 | $635 | $1,487 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Educational Event Expenses | $8,685 | $8,685 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $5,400 | $4,428 | $540 | $432 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues & Subscriptions | $3,975 | $3,260 | $398 | $317 | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | Automobile | $3,313 | $0 | $3,313 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,505 | $2,054 | $251 | $200 | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,470 | $1,205 | $147 | $118 | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $1,331 | $1,091 | $133 | $107 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $755 | $0 | $755 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $483 | $396 | $48 | $39 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $10,241 | $9,119 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $864,500 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $766,120 spent · pay $403,947 · grants $0 · events $17,804
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $186,012 | $152,530 | $18,601 | $14,881 | 24.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $113,176 | $92,806 | $11,318 | $9,052 | 14.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $89,502 | $73,392 | $8,950 | $7,160 | 11.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $88,200 | $72,324 | $8,820 | $7,056 | 11.5% | |
| Occupancy | $61,624 | $50,533 | $6,163 | $4,928 | 8.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $36,459 | $36,459 | $0 | $0 | 4.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $34,833 | $28,563 | $3,483 | $2,787 | 4.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $31,726 | $26,015 | $3,173 | $2,538 | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Outreach & Education | $27,228 | $27,228 | $0 | $0 | 3.6% |
| Office expenses | $25,614 | $21,003 | $2,563 | $2,048 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $17,000 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | 2.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,001 | $11,481 | $1,400 | $1,120 | 1.8% | |
| Information technology | $11,225 | $9,205 | $1,123 | $897 | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $6,587 | $2,927 | $357 | $3,303 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $5,400 | $4,428 | $540 | $432 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $3,464 | $2,840 | $346 | $278 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,314 | $0 | $3,314 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues & Subscriptions | $3,199 | $2,623 | $320 | $256 | 0.4% |
| Interest | $2,405 | $1,972 | $241 | $192 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,950 | $1,599 | $195 | $156 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $1,662 | $1,662 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Travel | $1,539 | $1,262 | $154 | $123 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $6,506 | $14,192 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $766,120 | 100% |
Federal lobbying
Lobbying Disclosure Act reports naming a client or registrant with this organization's name and state. Spent: what lobbying for it cost (firm income plus its own reported expenses). Earned: income it reported as a lobbying firm.
| Year | Spent | Earned | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
Issues: Environment/Superfund
Firms hired: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS
State business registration
- SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC TX, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC | TX | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
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