Nonprofit · EIN 74-2603919
COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $224,828 | $156,800 | $68,028 | $215,753 | $0 | $215,753 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $183,120 | $137,891 | $45,229 | $147,725 | $0 | $147,725 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $143,535 | $121,945 | $21,590 | $103,221 | $725 | $102,496 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,881
- Membership dues
- $13,231
- Program service revenue
- $167,403
- Investment income
- $76
- Net income from gaming
- $3,102
- Other revenue
- $3,468
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $62,061
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $65,046
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $1,338
- Travel
- $539
- Depreciation
- $1,047
- Program services (functional)
- $104,472
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,328
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $147,725
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,753
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $215,753
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,439
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $215,753
- Gross receipts
- $224,828
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Fay | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wallie Coley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Devacque | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristina Alexander JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Holt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosario Martinez | Trustee (Advis) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harrison Mcneil | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adriana Reza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Sugarek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Magers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philippe Tissot PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jace Tunnell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Turner PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Vaughan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| McKenzie Ward | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Allen | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert B Wallace JR | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John S Adams | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Christina JR | Delegate CBBEP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Carrillo | Delegate NEAC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Paulison | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beatriz Rivera | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Brewer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bresler PE | Executive VP Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Francisca Deter | VP Industry Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Bailey Murphy | Past President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandi Hart | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Nunez | VP Environment Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Boyle | VP Government Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Johnson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Gardiner | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ayala | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wallie Coley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Devacque | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristina Alexander JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Holt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosario Martinez | Trustee (Advis) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harrison Mcneil | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adriana Reza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Sugarek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Magers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philippe Tissot PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jace Tunnel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Turner PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Vaughan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| McKenzie Ward | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ray Allen | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Bowers | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Suter | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert B Wallace JR | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John S Adams | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Christina JR | Delegate CBBEP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Carrillo | Delegate NEAC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Paulison | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beatriz Rivera | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Brewer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bresler PE | Executive VP Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Francisca Deter | VP Industry Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Bailey Murphy | Past President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandi Hart | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Nunez | VP Environment Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Boyle | VP Government Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Johnson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Gardiner | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ayala | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bresler PE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wallie Coley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Devacque | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Isabel Garcia | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Holt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosario Martinez | Trustee (Advis) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harrison Mcnell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adriana Reza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Sugarek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yvonne Sheasby | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philippe Tissot PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jace Tunnel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Turner PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Yoskowitz PHD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcus Veazey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francisca Deter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ray Allen | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Bowers | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Suter | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert B Wallace JR | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John S Adams | TrusteeEmeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Christina JR | Delegate CBBEP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Carrillo | Delegate NEAC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Paulison | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Bailey Murphy | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandi Hart | Executive VP Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Nunez | VP Environment Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Beatriz Rivera | VP Industry Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Boyle | VP Government Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Johnson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Gardiner | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Brewer | Past President Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1305 N SHORELINE BLVD 314, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78401-1537
- Signed the 990
- Brian Bresler PE, President
- Phone
- (361) 882-3439
- Return prepared by
- THOMAS & JENSEN PLLC
Mission
Coastal Bend Bays Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of freshwater and coastal natural resources for current and future generations through consensus, facilitation, communication, advocacy, research and education.
Program accomplishments
- Earth Day Bay Day - Coastal Bend Bays Foundation plans and organizes the annual Earth Day Bay Day event to educate the public about bays, estuaries, and other native habitats and the importance of clean air, water, and environment for conservations of resources and energy through reducing, reusing, and recycling; encourages protection of native habitats such as seagrasses by promoting low-impact outdoor activities. CBBF also facilitates the active engagement of visitors with local organizations which provide interactive activities to about 9,000 people that attend the event.Expenses $54,987 · revenue $103,341
- Environmental Awards Banquet - Coastal Bend Bays Foundation plans this annual event which recognizes and honors outstanding Coastal Bend citizens, educators, businesses, governing bodies and other entities that have made significant contributions to education and protection of the Coastal Bend's natural resources, habitats, native species and activities involved in conserving the bay system and its coastal natural resources. This event services about 300 people annually who network and are made aware of all the different community opportunities CBBF has to offer throughout the following year.Expenses $45,350 · revenue $64,062
- Coastal Issues Forum - Coastal Bend Bays Foundation provides nine free public informational Coastal Issures Forums that increase opportunities for regional public education and outreach. About 250 people attend annually where they network and are made aware of the issues involving the community with the opportunity to also discuss their concerns of different topics at other forums throughout the year.Expenses $4,135
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
- 74-2603919
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $215,753
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,828
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $224,828 | $156,800 | $215,753 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $183,120 | $137,891 | $147,725 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $143,535 | $121,945 | $103,221 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $124,420 | $115,568 | $42,559 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 74-2603919).
Questions about COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC is 74-2603919.
- Is COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC 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 COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC 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 COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COASTAL BEND BAYS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,828, expenses of $156,800 and total assets of $215,753 at year end.
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