Nonprofit · EIN 76-0491491
THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BRAZORIA, TX 77422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,105,228 | $1,042,364 | $62,864 | $249,584 | $8,659 | $240,925 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF (amended) | $512,881 | $527,521 | -$14,640 | $243,627 | $0 | $243,627 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,105,228
- of which government grants
- $266,772
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,917
- Other salaries and wages
- $128,088
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $248,734
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,350
- Accounting fees
- $22,030
- Travel
- $2,947
- Depreciation
- $8,919
- Program services (functional)
- $974,401
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,231
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $243,627
- Total assets, end of year
- $249,584
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,659
- Net assets, end of year
- $240,925
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $40,850
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $240,925
- Gross receipts
- $1,105,228
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Balboa | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $97,917 |
| Jim Blackburn | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Fred Beck | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Al Garrison | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Hasty Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Soape | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Donny Tran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Balboa 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Executive Dir. | 60 | $75,000 |
| Jim Blackburn 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | President/Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Henry Hamman dec 31123 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Vice President/Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Fred Beck 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Treasurer/Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Al Garrison 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hasty Johnson 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Roger Soape 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Donny Tran 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422 | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15918 COUNTY ROAD 946, BRAZORIA, TX 77422-6977
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 4709 Austin St, Houston TX 77004
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jim Blackburn, 15918 CR 946, Brazoria, TX 77422
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- James B Blackburn Jr, 4709 Austin St, Houston TX 77004
- Signed the 990
- William Balboa, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 524-1012
- Website
- https://matbay.org/
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
MBF strives to ensure vital ecosystems of coastal central Texas remain thriving and resilient for generations through collaboration, education, advocacy and innovative conservation practices.
Program accomplishments
- The Matagorda Bay Bathymetry Study is a comprehensive effort to map and characterize the bay bottom of West Matagorda Bay with a focus on areas not yet surveyed. The Bay is home to some of the most ecologically vital nursery habitats along the Texas Gulf Coast. Its reefs, wetlands, and open bay areas support an intricate food web, from plankton to redfish, sea turtles, and shorebirds, all the way to people who rely on these waters for recreation, sustenance and economic livelihood. The bathymetric survey enables scientists and decision-makers to prioritize areas for protection, restoration and sustainable use.Expenses $356,548
- The Oliver Point Project is a vital initiative to restore and protect over 700 acres of estuarine tidal marsh and shallow bay habitats, along with nearly 50 acres of oyster reef habitat. Located just south of Palacios, Texas at the confluence of Tres Palacios and Matagorda Bays, this area showcases a rich diversity of estuarine environments. The project seeks to rehabilitate these critical habitats and safeguard the nesting and foraging grounds for various bird species such as Black Skimmers, American Oystercatchers, Brown Pelicans, terns, gulls and coastal wading birds. By implementing shoreline protections and restoring oyster reefs, water quality is enhanced, erosion is reduced, and the resilience of the coastal ecosytem is bolstered.Expenses $204,615
- MBF has several projects and initiatives that include: advancing a living shoreline at Redfish Lake to stabilize the area and reduce habitat losses, developing programs to improve conservation planning, public awareness and science-backed information to protect the Colorado-Lavaca Estuary including West Matagorda Bay, protecting the LCRA Nature Park dune system on Matagorda Beach which is a nesting habitat for coastal birds and supporting a nursery development at Turtle Creek to aid the growth and establishment of coastal aquatic plants, creation of wetlands, and produce over 30,000 plants for habitat restoration.Expenses $413,238
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-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0491491
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $249,584
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,105,228
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,105,228 | $1,042,364 | $249,584 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $512,881 | $527,521 | $243,627 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: James B Blackburn Jr | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 76-0491491).
Questions about THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION is 76-0491491.
- Is THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION 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 THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION 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 THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION 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 THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jim Blackburn.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,917 (William Balboa, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE MATAGORDA BAY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,105,228, expenses of $1,042,364 and total assets of $249,584 at year end.
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