Nonprofit · EIN 47-3645996
TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Also known as TESPA
Tax-exempt · WIMBERLEY, TX 78676
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $703,802 | $711,870 | -$8,068 | $127,648 | $0 | $127,648 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $207,231 | $243,375 | -$36,144 | $135,716 | $0 | $135,716 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $112,412 | $113,195 | -$783 | $171,860 | – | $171,860 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $703,802
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $563,956
- Accounting fees
- $12,549
- Program services (functional)
- $697,280
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,769
- Fundraising (functional)
- $821
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,648
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,648
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $127,648
- Gross receipts
- $703,802
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Blackburn | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Patrick Cox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Elkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Jaworski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Way | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Way | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Rather | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrew Weber | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodi Sawin | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 30 | $43,500 |
| Patrick Cox | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Bob Elkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Weber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Jaworski | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| James Blackburn | President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Peter Way | Vice President Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Robin Rather | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodi Sawin | Executive Dir. | 30 | $74,750 |
| James Blackburn | President | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Way | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Robin Rather | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Elkins | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ron Weiss | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Jaworski | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrew Weber | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Patrick Cox | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 104, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676-0104
- In care of
- % JIM BLACKBURN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 160971, Austin TX 78716
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Andrew Weber, P O Box 104, Wimberley, TX 78676
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Vanessa Puig-Williams, PO Box 160971, Austin TX 78716
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Weber, President
- Phone
- (512) 847-2683
- Website
- tespatexas.org
- Return prepared by
- Key Figures LLC
Mission
The mission of The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association, dba Trinity Edwards Science and Policy Alliance (TESPA) is to protect the Trinity and Edwards aquifers, the springs that flow from this interconnected system, and protect these waters for the people and wildlife who use and depend on them.
Program accomplishments
- During 2025, TESPA continued its work to protect groundwater resources and spring systems in the Texas Hill Country, with a primary focus on regulatory enforcement, aquifer protection, and public education. TESPAs principal activity during the year involved filing a complaint at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) related to Aqua Texas admitted over-pumping within the Trinity Aquifer system serving the Wimberley Valley region. Building on actions initiated in 2024, TESPA pursued regulatory remedies seeking enforcement of groundwater permit limitations and conservation requirements. TESPA developed an evidentiary record demonstrating systemic over-pumping and significant water loss associated with aging infrastructure and excessive line leakage. TESPA requested that the PUC require corrective actions, including infrastructure repairs and limitations on new customer connections until compliance with applicable groundwater regulations is achieved. The matter was fully briefed during 2025 and remains pending before the State Office of Administrative Hearings and the Public Utility Commission. In addition, TESPA conducted public education and outreach activities related to groundwater conservation, aquifer science, and sustainable water management. TESPA also expanded collaborative efforts with peer organizations, research institutions, and conservation groups focused on groundwater science, watershed protection, environmental policy, and aquifer sustainability in order to advance long-term groundwater protection strategies throughout Central Texas.Expenses $697,280 · grants $7,500
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3645996
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,648
- Income (IRS master file)
- $703,802
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $703,802 | $711,870 | $127,648 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $207,231 | $243,375 | $135,716 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $112,412 | $113,195 | $171,860 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Vanessa Puig-Williams | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 47-3645996).
Questions about TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION is 47-3645996.
- Is TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 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 TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 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 TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 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 TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Andrew Weber.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TRINITY EDWARDS SPRINGS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $703,802, expenses of $711,870 and total assets of $127,648 at year end.
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