2025-08-22T11:01:23-05:00 2024-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2024-01-01 451864591 Taking Care of Texas TAKI 5122847482 6805 North Capital of Texas Hwy 2 Austin TX 78731 Aaron Bowen Chief Administrative Officer 5122847482 2025-08-22 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2025-08-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Texan by Nature Joni Carswell 6805 North Capital of Texas Hwy 268 Austin TX 78731 5064593 0 X www.texanbynature.org X 2011 TX See Schedule O. Texan by Nature (TxN) exists to advance conservation that is beneficial to people, prosperity, and natural resources. TxN partners deeply with conservation groups and businesses, acting as an accelerator for conservation groups and a strategic partner for business. 16 15 25 30 0 0 3440976 4765059 28400 85709 22149 197007 4918 1082 3496443 5048857 0 0 0 0 1076976 1476430 0 0 54814 971329 1633742 2048305 3110172 1448138 1938685 3882631 5742757 599676 278645 3282955 5464112 X Texan by Nature (TxN) advances conservation efforts that benefit people, prosperity, and natural resources. 0 0 768250 47526 Membership, projects, and statewide initiatives: Texan by Nature's membership program supports its mission to advance conservation that benefits people, prosperity, and natural resources. Member contributions fund no-cost services for over 145 conservation partners, including strategic planning, partnership building, and communications support.Broad Membership: Catalyst members provide year-round support, enabling Texan by Nature to offer essential services that strengthen conservation efforts across Texas.(See Schedule O for continuation)Custom Projects: Projects, such as those in partnership with EOG, NRG in Jewett, and CapMetro in Austin, are led by Texan by Nature staff, who convene partners, drive action, support communications, and deliver impact-focused reporting. More details are available at TexanbyNature.org. 766505 10000 TxWAC:The Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) connects funders with conservation projects that improve water quality and quantity across Texas. Piloted in the Upper Trinity River Basin in 2021 and expanded in 2022, the 18-month trial secured over $3 million for local water initiatives. Following its success, TxWAC is expanding statewide. Its goals include enhancing river health, increasing awareness of effective water conservation, and fostering collaboration among conservation groups, companies, and communities. Texan by Nature facilitates the initiative, overseeing project matching, stakeholder engagement, and communications. 351536 28183 Conservation Wrangler - Projects and Summit:Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler program accelerates high-impact, Texan-led conservation initiatives. Up to six projects are selected annually for 18 months of support, including strategic planning, messaging, metrics analysis, partnership development, and a professionally produced video. Projects are announced each April and featured at the annual Conservation Summit. Texan by Nature provides approximately $65,000 support per project each year. The Summit is typically scheduled for November at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. 320596 Conservation Partner Support: Texan by Nature supports a network of over 170 Conservation Partners across Texas and beyond, offering resources in strategy, marketing, education, and partnership development. The program includes monthly media roundups, quarterly meetups, training sessions, and year-round engagement to strengthen and connect conservation efforts. This trusted network serves as the foundation for aligning conservation projects with industry partners to scale impact statewide. 208304 Deep in the Heart:Deep in the Heart is a Texas-based film designed to inspire conservation, highlight the connection between water and wildlife, and showcase Texas' ecological significance. Premiering in theaters on June 3, 2022, it is now available via streaming and reaches audiences through schools, universities, community screenings, and digital platforms. To support conservation education, the film includes free companion curriculum aligned with TEKS and NGSS standards. Materials are available in English and Spanish for K12 teachers and students.Production of Deep in the Heart 2 began in 2023. 139736 Nature and Health Alliance: Texan by Nature serves as program manager for the Nature and Health Alliance, a network advancing the connection between nature and human health. The Alliance includes researchers, medical professionals, and practitioners across 30 states and four countries, working together to promote the health benefits of nature through research, collaboration, and shared initiatives. 68595 Center for Health and Nature: In 2016, Texan by Nature and Houston Methodist co-hosted a symposium to explore gaps in the science behind nature's impact on health and healing. This led to the creation of the Center for Health & Nature. Since then, the Center has advanced research, launched data-driven projects, and shared findings through publications and annual symposiums. 67164 Texan by Nature 20: Launched in 2019, the TxN 20 honors Texas-based organizations leading in conservation and sustainability through innovation, commitment, and best practices. These organizations serve as models for others across Texas and beyond. Texan by Nature evaluates more than 2,000 organizations across 12 sectors using a 17-point scoring system, narrowing to a top 50. A selection committee of industry leaders then chooses the final 20. The TxN 20 generates millions of media impressions annually and showcases replicable examples of conservation leadership. 37864 Return on Conservation (ROC):Texan by Nature is developing a standardized framework and baseline dataset to measure conservation investment and impact across Texas. These tools will support industries, municipalities, and conservation groups in setting goals, tracking outcomes, and aligning efforts with global standards like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By addressing the current lack of trusted data and reporting frameworks, ROC aims to improve funding, visibility, and strategic integration of local conservation. Planned deliverables include a statewide conservation report and project-level report cards illustrating how local actions contribute to broader sustainability goals. 20750 Texan by Nature Certification: Texan by Nature Certification recognizes Texas-based conservation efforts that benefit people, support economic prosperity, and protect natural resources. Certified projects are data-driven and serve as replicable models for others. Texan by Nature supports these projects through case study development, media outreach, and knowledge sharing. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Operating lease liabilities 110569 110569 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Joni Carswell CEO and President 275498 0 0 0 0 0 14500 0 845 0 290843 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Neal Wilkins and Greg Schildwachter have a business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is presented by the CEO & President to the Executive Committee consisting of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. It is provided 7 days in advance for review followed by discussion and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Texan by Nature's conflict of interest policy applies to directors, officers, committee members with Board-delegated governing powers, substantial contributors, employees, and consultants. When a conflict of interest is disclosed, the Board or relevant committee discusses and votes on whether a conflict exists. Individuals with a conflict are prohibited from participating in deliberations or decisions related to the transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board determines and approves appropriate compensation levels for the Executive Director through a formal process conducted by a compensation committee, which includes a review of Form 990s from comparable organizations and final approval by the Board or the committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Adjustment to refundable advances 242,472.