Save Our Springs Alliance Inc.
Save Our Springs Alliance Inc.
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About this organization
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.
About
In 2018 SOS Alliance continued its work as water watchdog and advocate for the springs, streams, aquifers, and rivers of Central Texas. Our conservation work areas include: endangered species habitat protection, educating the public on the fragile world of the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs; defending the Save Our Springs Ordinance, sustainable transportation, pollution prevention and environmental protection. In 2018 we expanded our Barton Springs University (BSU) water education program to reach more high school and college students and new citizens across the region. We grew the program to include Barton Springs 101 presentations in schools, snorkel tours of Barton Springs and Barton Creek,and hikes on the greenbelt. The program will continue culminate with the daylong BSU event at Barton Springs led by water experts from academia, governmental agencies, conservation groups and the private sector. We are working to protect Hill Country streams and creeks from municipal sewage discharge, such as Dripping Springs' approved permit to dump nearly 1 million gallons of effluent into Onion Creek. We are fighting planned highway expansions at the "Y" in Oak Hill that includes plans to excavate parts of the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones. And, we are working to advance city code amendments that would make development in the City of Austin Austin more water-efficient and climate-resilient, saving water and money through reuse and green storm water infrastructure.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “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.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “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.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TX.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 4701 West Gate Blvd D-401, Austin, TX, 78745.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 14 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$151,293.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $438,367 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $67,679 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.