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Gorgas Science Foundation Inc.

Gorgas Science Foundation Inc.

Brownsville, TX 78526
Tax ID74-2284635

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About this organization

Revenue

$162,227

Expenses

$187,463

Website

gsfinc.org

Mission

PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF CRITICAL CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

About

The mission of the Foundation is to provide the highest quality educational opportunities, to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historical and natural resources. The Foundation supports the development and publication of education material and a wide variety of educational and conservation programs. The Foundation also provides a wide array of educational programs and resources for the local, as well as the international community through its educational outreach programs at public schools, production of nature films and publications. Best known of the Foundation's programs are the field stations known as Rancho del Cielo and Rancho el Cielito located in the cloud forests of Mexico. These stations provide a "hands on" opportunity for students to work and study in some of the most unique natural settings in the world. Using the facilities at the field stations, the Foundation offers students, educators, and scientists many opportunities in science, conservation and research. Using the field station program, the Foundation has expanded its education and conservation commitment to implement new and innovative projects of global significance. The University of Rio Grande Valley ("UTRGV") and Texas Southmost College ("TSC") created the Field Station Program to facilitate the academic portion of the program in the form of science courses and seminars, art seminars, student group trips, and administrative and academic strategic planning retreats.Use of the field stations of Rancho del Cielo and Rancho El Cielito by the Foundation are facilitated by a lease agreement with TSC. The Foundation manages and maintains the field stations, in part, with funds from these agreements. Rancho El Cielito was sold in 2018.The Foundation operates the Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Brownsville, Texas under a lease agreement with the National Audubon Society. Within the Sanctuary, the Foundation owns and operates the Rabb Plantation House which serves as its headquarters and as the vistor's center for the Sanctuary.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Provide the highest quality educational opportunities to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historic and natural resources.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Provide the highest quality educational opportunities to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historic and natural resources.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is TX.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 8435 SABAL PALM GROVE ROAD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78526.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 3 employees.
  • The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$25,236.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1983.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $49,265 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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