Nonprofit · EIN 26-0106908
HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · DRIPPING SPGS, TX 78620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,218,796 | $2,136,075 | $2,082,721 | $4,389,697 | $130,135 | $4,259,562 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,875,900 | $1,582,052 | $293,848 | $2,194,571 | $182,700 | $2,011,871 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,779,442 | $1,420,511 | $358,931 | $1,772,692 | $56,106 | $1,716,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,046,115
- of which government grants
- $231,122
- Program service revenue
- $53,145
- Investment income
- $101,965
- Net rental income
- $6,000
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,571
- Other revenue
- $17,571
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,208
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,002,079
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,294,744
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,986
- Accounting fees
- $11,450
- Occupancy
- $34,958
- Travel
- $42,343
- Program services (functional)
- $1,899,002
- Management and general (functional)
- $152,231
- Fundraising (functional)
- $84,842
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,194,571
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,389,697
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $130,135
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,259,562
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $640
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,939,595
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,780,354
- Gross receipts
- $4,218,796
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Romans | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $132,208 | $9,156 |
| Cliff Kaplan | Program Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,270 | $8,339 |
| Michelle Pokorny | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Eldredge | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roel Lopez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Harkinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lon Shell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Flato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Krueger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Lewey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Neiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leo Tynan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Bella Rubio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Bruett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Romans | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $127,646 | $3,895 |
| Cliff Kaplan | Program Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,000 | $7,818 |
| Michelle Pokorny | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Eldredge | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roel Lopez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Harkinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Puig-Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Flato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Krueger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Lewey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Neiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leo Tynan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Bella Rubio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Bruett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Romans | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $112,200 | $8,530 |
| David Yeates | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Eldredge | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Pokorny | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Harkinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Puig Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Tobin Krueger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Flato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Neiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leo Tynan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebeca Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Lewey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bella Rubio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roel Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1326 W HIGHWAY 290 STE A, DRIPPING SPGS, TX 78620-4494
- In care of
- % CHRISTINE MUSE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Katherine Romans, PO Box 151675, Austin, TX 78715
- Signed the 990
- Katherine Romans, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 894-2214
- Website
- www.hillcountryalliance.org
- Return prepared by
- MONTEMAYOR BRITTON BENDER CAREY PC
Mission
The mission of the Hill Country Alliance is to bring together a diverse coalition of partners to preserve the open spaces, starry night skies, clean and abundant waters, and unique character of the Texas Hill Country.
Program accomplishments
- Land, Water, and Night Sky - HCA advances land conservation and stewardship by coordinating landowner outreach and education, securing financial resources, and convening dozens of partner HCAs to scale collaboration and impact. HCA convenes grassroots partners, promotes conservation and efficiency, helps communities improve water infrastructure, and addresses water challenges both locally and statewide. HCA reduces light pollution and its impacts through community partnerships, public outreach, local and regional initiatives, lighting best practices, and celebration of our star-filled night sky.Expenses $875,679
- Expenses $624,812 · revenue $53,145
- Expenses $276,470
- Hill Country Conservation NetworkExpenses $122,041
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0106908
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,194,571
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,875,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,218,796 | $2,136,075 | $4,389,697 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,875,900 | $1,582,052 | $2,194,571 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,779,442 | $1,420,511 | $1,772,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,167,382 | $1,216,813 | $1,418,448 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0106908).
Questions about HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE is 26-0106908.
- Is HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Katherine Romans.
- Who are the officers and directors of HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,208 (Katherine Romans, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,218,796, expenses of $2,136,075 and total assets of $4,389,697 at year end.
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