Nonprofit · EIN 74-2659159
SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC
Also known as S O S
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,170,900 | $1,277,941 | -$107,041 | $403,225 | $760,008 | -$356,783 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $813,081 | $932,182 | -$119,101 | $554,473 | $786,992 | -$232,519 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,055,270
- Program service revenue
- $87,182
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,387
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,209
- Other revenue
- $28,448
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,447
- Other salaries and wages
- $448,119
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $732,630
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,898
- Accounting fees
- $29,535
- Occupancy
- $89,644
- Travel
- $4,165
- Program services (functional)
- $1,048,085
- Management and general (functional)
- $124,715
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $554,473
- Total assets, end of year
- $403,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $760,008
- Net assets, end of year
- -$356,783
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$500,666
- Gross receipts
- $1,234,174
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $135,600 | $15,364 |
| John Barkley | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Ice | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Hamilton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Livingston | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Waley | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bunch | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $123,500 | $10,488 |
| Tracey Whitley | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Barkley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karin Ascot | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alissa Sherry | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Hamilton | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Thompson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Waley | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3201 MENCHACA RD, AUSTIN, TX 78704-5941
- In care of
- % KIRK MITCHELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bill Bunch, 3201 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Signed the 990
- Bill Bunch, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 477-2320
- Website
- www.sosalliance.org
- Return prepared by
- MONTEMAYOR BRITTON BENDER CAREY PC
Mission
Our mission is to educate and advocate on behalf of the Edwards Aquifer and the natural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds with special emphasis on Barton Springs.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Central Texas faced soaring temperatures and severe drought, drying up springs and river flows. In furtherance of its mission to protect the flows of the Edwards Aquifer, its springs and contributing streams, SOS worked to educate the public about water conservation, to oppose new pumping permits, and to support public purchase and defense against takings of key water quality protection lands. SOS expanded its program to bring people into nature with outdoor educational outings and hosted Barton Springs University Day at Barton Springs, attended by 1,000 high school students and a few hundred others. We partnered with Save the Pedernales to protect Hamilton Pool Preserve, Roy Creek Canyon, and the Pedernales River from pumping and development, and we helped advance scientific research and provided legal support to protect spring-dependent endangered species in the Blanco, Pedernales, and Barton Springs watersheds. Our legal staff continued representing SOS members and other conservation groups in administrative and court proceedings to protect the endangered Golden-cheeked warbler and other wildlife, to keep treated sewage and urban runoff out of our Central Texas streams and aquifers, and to reduce harm to public health and the environment from the proposed expansions of Interstate 35, Mopac South/Loop 1, and other proposed highway and major road projects. We also expanded our litigation efforts to address functional local democracy necessary to protect our natural and cultural heritage and engage citizen participation, with key court successes under the Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act.Expenses $1,048,085 · grants $25,447 · revenue $87,182
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
- 74-2659159
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $403,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,234,174
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,170,900 | $1,277,941 | $403,225 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $813,081 | $932,182 | $554,473 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $993,153 | $605,661 | $689,893 | 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 74-2659159).
Questions about SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC is 74-2659159.
- Is SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE 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 SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC 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 SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC 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 SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bill Bunch.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,600 (Bill Bunch, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,170,900, expenses of $1,277,941 and total assets of $403,225 at year end.
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