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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2884531

BEXAR LAND TRUST INC

Also known as GREEN SPACES ALLIANCE OF S TEXAS

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212

Financials

$1.3M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEXAR LAND TRUST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,257,699$1,125,460$132,239$3,941,776$124,610$3,817,166
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,116,990
of which government grants
$34,929
Program service revenue
$135,756
Investment income
$25,946
Net gain from sales of assets
-$5,183
Net income from fundraising events
-$20,993
Other revenue
-$20,993

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,538
Other salaries and wages
$223,226
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$342,777
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$479
Accounting fees
$50,501
Occupancy
$4,339
Travel
$11,383
Program services (functional)
$945,818
Management and general (functional)
$120,616
Fundraising (functional)
$59,026

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,682,959
Total assets, end of year
$3,941,776
Total liabilities, end of year
$124,610
Net assets, end of year
$3,817,166
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,617,781
Publicly traded securities
$1,045,825
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,889,443
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,927,723
Gross receipts
$1,318,327
Employees
8
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1998
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Douglas W DillowChief Executive Officer to 5/24
Officer
50$33,265$7,008
Annette PaulinExecutive Director from 9/24
Officer
50$24,369$3,896
Andra ClapsaddlePresident from 8/26/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Karen BishopPresident to 8/26/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Christine WestermanVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Rachel BrehmSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Gaelen McFaddenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Taylor AllenDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Parks BrownDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Kyle BuckleyDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Susana CansecoDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Bruce FriedDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Grant HerbonDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Mark JohnstonDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
LeLynn KochDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
108 E MISTLETOE AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212-3407
In care of
% E GAIL GALLEGOS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Annette Paulin, PO Box 15275, San Antonio, TX 78212
Signed the 990
Annette Paulin, Executive Director
Phone
(210) 222-8430
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

The mission of Bexar Land Trust (Green Spaces) is to sustain the natural environment and enhance urban spaces through land conservation, community engagement, and education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Land Conservation and Stewardship Program: Green Spaces preserves open or undeveloped land and water resources through the City of San Antonio's Edwards Aquifer Protection Program (EAAP), the Joint Base SanAntonio - Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program, and programming and land management practices at owned properties. To date, Green Spaces has facilitated the protection of 63,347 acres under EAPP and secured 16 parcels totaling 75 acres around Randolph Air Force Base. In addition, the Land Conservation and Stewardship Program safeguards 1,558 acres of private property through individual conservation easements, REPI conservation easements, and stewardship of 68 acres of donated land through fee simple properties in Bexar and Kendall County.
    Expenses $692,579 · revenue $77,609
  • Urban Land and Water Program: Green Spaces maintains and supports a network of over 25 community gardens across San Antonio. Urban Land and Water staff assist the city-wide network by providing funding, technical support, and educational opportunities to local volunteers in the operation of their vegetable, pollinator and herb gardens. Community gardens bolster food security, expand access to nature, and promote locally led urban revitalization efforts focused on economic, social, and environmental benefits.
    Expenses $166,764 · revenue $56,100
  • Picture Your World Youth Photography Program: A digital photography and natural science education program for youth ages 8-18. The program fosters an appreciation for the natural world through the camera lens with weekend workshops, a Title One elementary program, and an annual exhibition. The program encourages a creative approach to digital photography while advocating a personal connection to nature that promotes environmental stewardship. Picture Your World provides programming service to over 500 youth annually.
    Expenses $86,475 · revenue $2,047

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
74-2884531
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,941,776
Income (IRS master file)
$1,318,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$5,835,926$5,760,537$3,682,959IRS
990December 2022$519,605$612,193$3,967,784IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about BEXAR LAND TRUST INC

What is the EIN of BEXAR LAND TRUST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEXAR LAND TRUST INC is 74-2884531.
Is BEXAR LAND TRUST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to BEXAR LAND TRUST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEXAR LAND TRUST 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 BEXAR LAND TRUST 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 BEXAR LAND TRUST 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 BEXAR LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Annette Paulin.
Who are the officers and directors of BEXAR LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,265 (Douglas W Dillow, Chief Executive Officer to 5/24).
How much revenue does BEXAR LAND TRUST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,257,699, expenses of $1,125,460 and total assets of $3,941,776 at year end.

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