Nonprofit · EIN 45-1864591
TAKING CARE OF TEXAS
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,048,857 | $3,110,172 | $1,938,685 | $5,742,757 | $278,645 | $5,464,112 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,496,443 | $2,048,305 | $1,448,138 | $3,882,631 | $599,676 | $3,282,955 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,765,059
- Program service revenue
- $85,709
- Investment income
- $197,007
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,617
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,082
- Other revenue
- $1,082
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $418,857
- Other salaries and wages
- $843,365
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,476,430
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,250
- Occupancy
- $40,940
- Travel
- $317
- Program services (functional)
- $2,749,300
- Management and general (functional)
- $306,058
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,814
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,882,631
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,742,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $278,645
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,464,112
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,059,567
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,555,733
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,908,379
- Gross receipts
- $5,064,593
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joni Carswell | CEO and President Officer | 43 | $275,498 | $15,345 |
| Aaron Bowen | Chief Administrative Officer Officer | 43 | $116,212 | $11,801 |
| Taylor Keys | Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 43 | $106,673 | $13,815 |
| Jenny Burden | Development Director Highest-paid employee | 43 | $104,556 | $14,352 |
| Laura Bush | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regan Gammon | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Crafton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Ingle | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roxann Neumann | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Trail | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Boom | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Buford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Horton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Pickett-Stevenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J Purvis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Schildwachter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jayme Shy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neal Wilkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONI CARSWELL | CEO & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 43 | $262,499 | $11,849 |
| LAURA W BUSH | FOUNDER/HONORARY CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PICKETT STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CRAFTON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY INGLE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAIR MARGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC BOOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA BUFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE MAGRUDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG SCHILDWACHTER PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HORTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXANN NEUMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL WILKINS PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGAN GAMMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA TRAIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYME SHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6805 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 268, AUSTIN, TX 78731-1757
- In care of
- % TEXAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joni Carswell, 6805 North Capital of Texas Hwy 268, Austin, TX 78731
- Signed the 990
- Aaron Bowen, Chief Administrative Officer
- Phone
- (512) 284-7482
- Website
- www.texanbynature.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
Texan by Nature (TxN) advances conservation efforts that benefit people, prosperity, and natural resources.
Program accomplishments
- Membership, projects, and statewide initiatives: Texan by Nature's membership program supports its mission to advance conservation that benefits people, prosperity, and natural resources. Member contributions fund no-cost services for over 145 conservation partners, including strategic planning, partnership building, and communications support.Broad Membership: Catalyst members provide year-round support, enabling Texan by Nature to offer essential services that strengthen conservation efforts across Texas.(See Schedule O for continuation)Custom Projects: Projects, such as those in partnership with EOG, NRG in Jewett, and CapMetro in Austin, are led by Texan by Nature staff, who convene partners, drive action, support communications, and deliver impact-focused reporting. More details are available at TexanbyNature.org.Expenses $768,250 · revenue $47,526
- TxWAC:The Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) connects funders with conservation projects that improve water quality and quantity across Texas. Piloted in the Upper Trinity River Basin in 2021 and expanded in 2022, the 18-month trial secured over $3 million for local water initiatives. Following its success, TxWAC is expanding statewide. Its goals include enhancing river health, increasing awareness of effective water conservation, and fostering collaboration among conservation groups, companies, and communities. Texan by Nature facilitates the initiative, overseeing project matching, stakeholder engagement, and communications.Expenses $766,505 · revenue $10,000
- Conservation Wrangler - Projects and Summit:Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler program accelerates high-impact, Texan-led conservation initiatives. Up to six projects are selected annually for 18 months of support, including strategic planning, messaging, metrics analysis, partnership development, and a professionally produced video. Projects are announced each April and featured at the annual Conservation Summit. Texan by Nature provides approximately $65,000 support per project each year. The Summit is typically scheduled for November at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.Expenses $351,536 · revenue $28,183
- Conservation Partner Support: Texan by Nature supports a network of over 170 Conservation Partners across Texas and beyond, offering resources in strategy, marketing, education, and partnership development. The program includes monthly media roundups, quarterly meetups, training sessions, and year-round engagement to strengthen and connect conservation efforts. This trusted network serves as the foundation for aligning conservation projects with industry partners to scale impact statewide.Expenses $320,596
- Deep in the Heart:Deep in the Heart is a Texas-based film designed to inspire conservation, highlight the connection between water and wildlife, and showcase Texas' ecological significance. Premiering in theaters on June 3, 2022, it is now available via streaming and reaches audiences through schools, universities, community screenings, and digital platforms. To support conservation education, the film includes free companion curriculum aligned with TEKS and NGSS standards. Materials are available in English and Spanish for K12 teachers and students.Production of Deep in the Heart 2 began in 2023.Expenses $208,304
- Nature and Health Alliance: Texan by Nature serves as program manager for the Nature and Health Alliance, a network advancing the connection between nature and human health. The Alliance includes researchers, medical professionals, and practitioners across 30 states and four countries, working together to promote the health benefits of nature through research, collaboration, and shared initiatives.Expenses $139,736
- Center for Health and Nature: In 2016, Texan by Nature and Houston Methodist co-hosted a symposium to explore gaps in the science behind nature's impact on health and healing. This led to the creation of the Center for Health & Nature. Since then, the Center has advanced research, launched data-driven projects, and shared findings through publications and annual symposiums.Expenses $68,595
- Texan by Nature 20: Launched in 2019, the TxN 20 honors Texas-based organizations leading in conservation and sustainability through innovation, commitment, and best practices. These organizations serve as models for others across Texas and beyond. Texan by Nature evaluates more than 2,000 organizations across 12 sectors using a 17-point scoring system, narrowing to a top 50. A selection committee of industry leaders then chooses the final 20. The TxN 20 generates millions of media impressions annually and showcases replicable examples of conservation leadership.Expenses $67,164
- Return on Conservation (ROC):Texan by Nature is developing a standardized framework and baseline dataset to measure conservation investment and impact across Texas. These tools will support industries, municipalities, and conservation groups in setting goals, tracking outcomes, and aligning efforts with global standards like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By addressing the current lack of trusted data and reporting frameworks, ROC aims to improve funding, visibility, and strategic integration of local conservation. Planned deliverables include a statewide conservation report and project-level report cards illustrating how local actions contribute to broader sustainability goals.Expenses $37,864
- Texan by Nature Certification: Texan by Nature Certification recognizes Texas-based conservation efforts that benefit people, support economic prosperity, and protect natural resources. Certified projects are data-driven and serve as replicable models for others. Texan by Nature supports these projects through case study development, media outreach, and knowledge sharing. Efforts include building a searchable project repository to increase visibility and ease replication.Expenses $20,750
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 | Not 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
- 45-1864591
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,742,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,064,593
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,048,857 | $3,110,172 | $5,742,757 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,496,443 | $2,048,305 | $3,882,631 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,430,170 | $2,019,583 | $2,268,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-1864591).
Questions about TAKING CARE OF TEXAS
- What is the EIN of TAKING CARE OF TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAKING CARE OF TEXAS is 45-1864591.
- Is TAKING CARE OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to TAKING CARE OF TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAKING CARE OF TEXAS 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 TAKING CARE OF TEXAS 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 TAKING CARE OF TEXAS 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 TAKING CARE OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Joni Carswell.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAKING CARE OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $275,498 (Joni Carswell, CEO and President).
- How much revenue does TAKING CARE OF TEXAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,048,857, expenses of $3,110,172 and total assets of $5,742,757 at year end.
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