2026-02-09T17:45:45-06:00 2025-06-30 993970451 JD WRIGHT CPA PC 30435 US HIGHWAY 281 N BULVERDE TX 781633156 990 2024-07-01 932152627 WINDING BRANCH RANCH WIND 2102450393 30640 LEROY SCHEEL RD BULVERDE TX 78163 MATTHEW AVERSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2102450393 2026-01-27 1 0 JONATHAN WRIGHT P02247263 2105101827 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MATTHEW AVERSA 30640 LEROY SCHEEL ROAD BULVERDE TX 78163 162222 0 X WWW.WINDINGBRANCHRANCH.ORG X 2023 TX WINDING BRANCH RANCH'S MISSION IS TO RESCUE, REVIVE, AND REHOME FARM ANIMALS IN NEED WHILE EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT HUMANE, EITHICAL, AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. 7 0 1 0 0 0 60947 162222 0 0 0 0 21 0 60968 162222 0 0 0 0 0 20758 0 0 0 51044 141200 51044 161958 9924 264 1291 1555 0 0 1291 1555 X WINDING BRANCH RANCH'S MISSION IS TO RESCUE, REVIVE, AND REHOME FARM ANIMALS IN NEED WHILE EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT HUMANE, ETHICAL, AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. 1 1 53230 WINDING BRANCH RANCH PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN FOR FARM ANIMALS IN NEED, OFFERING RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND ADOPTION SERVICES. ANIMALS ARRIVE FROM NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, OR OWNER SURRENDERS AND RECEIVE VETERINARY CARE, PROPER NUTRITION, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO HEAL. ONCE HEALTHY AND SOCIALIZED, MANY ARE REHOMED WITH CAREFULLY VETTED ADOPTERS, WHILE OTHERS REMAIN AT THE RANCH AS PERMANENT RESIDENTS. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES EACH ANIMAL HAS THE CHANGE FOR A HEALTHY, SECURE, AND MEANINGFUL LIFE. 43063 THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, EVENTS, AND WORKSHOPS, WINDING BRANCH RANCH EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMANE, ETHICAL, AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. PROGRAMS LIKE RESCUE RANCH SCHOOL, COMPASSION IN ACTION, FIELD TRIPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ALLOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO CONNECT WITH FARM ANIMALS, LEARN ABOUT THEIR CARE, AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL WELFARE. THESE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INSPIRE COMPASSION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND INFORMED CHOICES THAT SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 96293 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 TX X MATTHEW AVERSA 2102450393 30640 LEROY SCHEEL RD BULVERDE TX 78163 MATTHEW AVERSA DIRECTOR 40.00 X 16558 0 0 TIM KESSLER DIRECTOR 40.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DOBBINS OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA TRIMBLE OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 JONI BECKS OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY BUTLER OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN BOHANAN OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 16558 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 162222 13928 162222 162222 0 0 0 19301 19059 242 1457 1457 366 166 200 8530 8530 28048 12768 15280 5875 5875 23038 23038 12500 12500 ANIMAL CARE & FEED 34739 34739 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EXP 23768 23768 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TRA 4336 4336 161958 96293 65665 0 1291 1527 0 28 12500 12500 0 0 1291 1555 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 1291 1555 1291 1555 1291 1555 264 0 X 0 0 0 X 60947 162221 223168 60947 162221 223168 13418 100 13518 0 13418 100 13518 209650 21 21 21 21 60968 162221 223189 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12500 12500 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 RESCUE, REVIVE & REHOME | EDUCATION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 WINDING BRANCH RANCH'S MISSION IS TO RESCUE, REVIVE, AND REHOME FARM ANIMALS IN NEED WHILE EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT HUMANE, ETHICAL, AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE DIRECTORS MATTHEW AVERSA AND TIM KESSLER ARE MARRIED, RESULTING IN A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THESE TWO. FOLLOWING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, IF EITHER MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE OTHER IS ALSO SUBJECT TO RECUSING THEMSELVES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BYLAWS OF THE ENTITY WERE UPDATED TO ACCOMODATE THE ORGANIZATIONS CURRENT STRUCTURE AND FUTURE LONG-TERM GROWTH NEEDS. THE CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS INCLUDE ADDING NEW BOARD MEMBERS, CLARIFYING OFFICER ROLES, DEFINING PROCEDURES FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS, AND STRENGTHING GOVERNANCE LANGUAGE TO ENSURE CLEAR OVERSIGHT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMPLIANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELECT OR APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AND VOTING TO ELECT OR APPOINT PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BY MAJORITY VOTE, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE AND QUALIFIED BOARD THAT SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND APPLIES SUFFICIENT OVERSIGHT. REMOVING BOARD MEMBERS IS ALSO A POWER AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE BOARD HAS CAUSE AS OUTLINED IN THE COMPANY BYLINES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND PRESIDENT WILL RECEIVE AND REVIEW THE DRAFT 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE TREASURER WILL REVIEW THE RETURN FOR NUMERICAL ACCURACY FOR REVENUE, EXPENSES, ASSETS, AND FUND ACCOUNTS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE NARRATIVES OF THE MISSION STATEMENT, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND DISCLOSURES FOR ACCURACY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY PERSONNEL. ANY CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR. DURING ANY MEETING, SHOULD A NEW CONFLICT ARISE THAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY PERSONNEL MUST DISCLOSE IT VERBALLY DURING THE MEETING. ANY INDIVIDUAL DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTING HELD REGARDING MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES ALL TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH EXTERNAL DATA POINTS TO ENSURE FAIR, REASONABLE TREATMENT THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE NONPROFIT. ABSENTATION REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE RECORDED WITHIN MEETING MINUTES. ANY CONCERN OR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BY THE BOARD, AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY, INCLUDING POTENTIAL TERMINATION FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, EXECUTIVES, OFFICERS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED THROUGH A FORMAL, INDEPENDENT REVIEW PROCESS THAT INCLUDES EVALUATION BY BOARD MEMBERS NOT SUBJECT TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE DECISION. THE PROCESS MAKES USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA SUCH AS SALARIES OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES, REGIONAL BENCHMARKS, AND NATIONAL SALARY SURVEYS TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE SALARY BASED ON MARKET TRENDS. SALARIES ARE REVIEWED BOTH INITIALLY AND ANNUALLY FOR ADJUSTMENT BASED ON JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE DECISIONS IS KEPT WITHIN MEETING MINUTES, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL DISCLOSE ANY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC DAVID DOBBINS - 493 COYOTE TRAIL, SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070. SAMANTHA TRIMBLE - 501 PRIVATE ROAD 2775, MICO, TX 78056. JONI BECKS - 30217 SHERRI LEA, BULVERDE, TX 78163. KELLY BUTLER - 2015 KERRISDALE DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78260. KAREN BOHANAN - 22306 SIERRA BLANCA, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259.