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Bexar Land Trust Inc

EIN 74-2884531 · San Antonio, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
8
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$40,273, chief executive officer to 5/24

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $692,579 spent. 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.
  2. $166,764 spent. 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.
  3. $86,475 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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