EIN 76-0377029

Coastal Prairie Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
State
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Coastal Prairie Conservancy protects and restores Texas coastal prairie for wildlife and educates the public about its importance.
Also known as...
Katy Prairie Conservancy
Total revenues
$4,300,902
2022
Total expenses
$2,640,965
2022
Total assets
$38,917,092
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Land Conservation - The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC, formerly known as Katy Prairie Conservancy) protects coastal prairie, wetlands, and agricultural lands in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of conservation lands through a bargain sale arrangement, receipt of donated conservation lands to CPC, receipt of donated trade lands to CPC, donation of conservation easements to CPC, and purchase of development rights on conservation lands in southeast Texas. Conservation lands are held in permanent trust and are maintained for the benefit of both the wildlife that inhabit the lands and the public who enjoy visiting CPC's preserves.
Land Management & Restoration - During 2003-2004, CPC's Board of Directors purchased a majority interest in the historic Warren Ranch, a 6,000-acre working cattle ranch. It's part of CPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic, and natural resources on the Katy Prairie. Well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water. Warren Ranch's agricultural lands offer many other benefits: preservation of natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth; local food sources; and research opportunities for colleges in ecology and land management.
Land Stewardship - CPC monitors its conservation easement lands annually to ensure that the goals and objectives of the easement are followed and that the land retains its conservation values. CPC establishes baseline data on all its easements so it can track changes over time through regular monitoring protocols. CPC develops detailed management plans for its fee-owned properties to remove invasive species (including Chinese Tallow, McCartney Rose, feral hogs and other feral animals) and to improve the conservation values of these lands by restoring or creating wetlands and enhancing and restoring native grasslands.
Public Outreach - CPC works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy issues that may affect CPC's lands, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and conservation easement tax incentives. CPC offers events, tours, and programs to enable the public to enjoy different aspects of its protected lands. In addition, CPC also hosts small group tours (working in cooperation with other conservation entities and area naturalists) as well as field trips for young people. Interpretive signs and field guides enhance the visitor experience, and expanded outreach and marketing efforts through CPC's website and electronic newsletter broaden audience reach. CPC has also developed programming at area schools and parks to make people more aware of the importance of prairies to the region. CPC also provides extensive virtual programming when visiting its preserves is not possible.

Who funds Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Brown FoundationLand Stewardship Program$125,000
Baker Hughes FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas Outdoor FundConservation$50,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $677,183

Personnel at Coastal Prairie Conservancy

NameTitleCompensation
Mary Anne PiacentiniPresident and Chief Executive Officer$235,862
Ali FlandersAdvancement Director
Elisa DonovanVice President and General Counsel / Vice President , Chief Counsel$111,650
Bethany FosheeStewardship and Outreach Programs Manager
Iris PoteetSecretary / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Coastal Prairie Conservancy

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,561,490
Program services$380,854
Investment income and dividends$15,105
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$9,959
Net rental income$143,225
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$216,474
Net income from fundraising events$-26,205
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,300,902

Form 990s for Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-09-30990View PDF
2020-122021-09-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-01-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from The Brown Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Susan Vaughan Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $188,464 from United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5615 Kirby Dr 867
Houston, TX 77005
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Website URL
coastalprairieconservancy.org/ 
Phone
(713) 523-6135
Facebook page
katyprairie 
Twitter profile
@katyprairie 
IRS details
EIN
76-0377029
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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