Bexar Branches Alliance Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BEXAR BRANCHES ALLIANCE IS AN URBAN FORESTRY NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO THE EXPANSION AND PRESERVATION OF THE TREE CANOPY THROUGHOUT THE SAN ANTONIO REGION OF TEXAS.
- Income
- $298,325
- Spending
- $217,278
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 10.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 190
- Highest pay
- $58,870, executive director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 55% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $144,225 spent. Bexar Branches Alliance expanded its Tree Planting & Canopy Expansion work across schools, neighborhoods, and public greenways. Through Project CANOPY, BBA partnered with NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT to plant over 200 trees with 4th-5th grade students at Rhodes and Martin Elementary Schools, integrating hands-on environmental education. BBA also advanced new planting initiatives, including 235 trees added along the Huebner Creek Greenway Trail with support from 83 volunteers and partners in Leon Valley, and the launch of a multi-year Neighborhood Reforestation project in Dignowity Hill, where the organization began distributing and planting trees and watering supplies. These efforts increase local tree canopy, improve public spaces, and build long-term community stewardship. Project CANOPY funders: American Forests, Microsoft, Texas Forest Service, Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation, City of San Antonio Parks. Huebner Creek Greenway funders: City of Leon Valley, Arbor Day Foundation, Cox Automotive, Accenture, H-E-B, Texan by Nature. Neighborhood Reforestation funder: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation.
- $4,679 spent. Our Tree Buds Citizen Forester Training Program, sponsored by the Alamo Forest Partnership and the San Antonio Arborists Association with support from Bexar Branches Alliance, is the primary initiative supporting our tree-preservation efforts. The program provides hands-on instruction in proper pruning techniques for young trees and essential tree care, helping to supplement the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department's ongoing tree-planting initiatives. During 2024, community organizations, local businesses, and government partners continued to support the program's volunteer-driven work. This season included 9 pruning events, with 104 volunteers contributing 428 service hours to improve the health and long-term survivability of young trees across public parks and natural areas. BBA also launched Rooted Resilience, a new tree-care initiative focused on mature trees in low-canopy, high-risk neighborhoods. The program supports environmental equity by helping low-income homeowners maintain critical shade trees and preparing communities for climate-related stressors. Rooted Resilience funding: City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability, American Forests. Rooted Resilience status: The pilot phase runs in 2025, and planning and preparation activities were conducted during 2024. These combined efforts strengthen canopy preservation, extend the impact of prior planting projects, and expand BBA's year-round urban forestry capacity.
- $10,168 spent. Bexar Branches Alliance advanced its Tree Education initiative through two major community events in 2024. The organization hosted the 2nd Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference, "Fiesta Verde," focused on strengthening regional understanding of urban canopy conservation, community stewardship, and the role of trees in resilient cities. BBA also developed Trees & Torque, a new public-facing environmental education event designed to highlight sustainable transportation options and the vital role trees play in improving air quality, reducing urban heat, and enhancing neighborhood livability. The event features educational exhibits, community partners, and a tree-adoption component to further engage residents in urban forestry. Together, these efforts expand BBA's public outreach and reinforce its commitment to accessible, community-centered environmental education. Trees & Torque completed planning and early sponsorship activities in 2024, preparing for full launch.
- $34,171 spent. In addition to its primary initiatives, Bexar Branches Alliance carried out a range of smaller community outreach activities, neighborhood tree distributions, and environmental engagement efforts that support its mission to expand and preserve the tree canopy in the San Antonio region. These projects strengthen community participation, improve access to urban forestry resources, and reinforce the organization's broader tree-planting, preservation, and education goals.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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