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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3550562

ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SINTON, TX 78387

Financials

$141K$113K2023$259K$236K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$258,867$236,337$22,530$673,251$0$673,251
December 31, 2023990$141,319$113,395$27,924$629,354$0$629,354
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$221,300
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$37,567
Net gain from sales of assets
$10,361
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$234,007
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$234,007
Management and general (functional)
$2,330

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$629,354
Total assets, end of year
$673,251
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$673,251
Publicly traded securities
$463,209
Net assets without donor restrictions
$418,356
Net assets with donor restrictions
$254,895
Gross receipts
$805,970
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
JOEL H THOMASSECRETARY
Officer
0.1$0$6,000
JOHN J WELDER VPRESIDENT
Officer
0.1$0$6,000
H C WEILVICE PRESIDE
Officer
0.1$0$6,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
JOEL H THOMASSECRETARY
Officer
0.1$0$6,000
JOHN J WELDER VPRESIDENT
Officer
0.1$0$6,000
H C WEILVICE PRESIDE
Officer
0.1$0$6,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1400, SINTON, TX 78387-1400
In care of
% TERRY BLANKENSHIP
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
PO Box 1400, Sinton TX 78387
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN J WELDER V, 101 S MAIN ST STE 502, VICTORIA, TX 779018142
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
John J Welder V, 18216 Hwy 77 North, Victoria TX 77904
Signed the 990
JOHN J WELDER V, PRESIDENT
Phone
(361) 364-2643
Return prepared by
HARRISON WALDROP & UHEREK LLP

Mission

THE ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, COMPETITIVE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS, AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED TO DELIVER HIGH-IMPACT INITIATIVES. OUR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION ENSURES THAT ALL FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES YIELD MEASURABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RELATED DISCIPLINES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS TO ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, AND OTHER NECESSARY PROJECTS.
    Expenses $234,007 · grants $234,007

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3550562
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$673,251
Income (IRS master file)
$805,970

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$258,867$236,337$673,251IRS
990December 2023$141,319$113,395$629,354XML
990December 2022$102,178$204,498$588,964IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: John J Welder V
December 31, 2008≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-3550562).

Questions about ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION is 26-3550562.
Is ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN J WELDER V.
Who are the officers and directors of ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $258,867, expenses of $236,337 and total assets of $673,251 at year end.

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