TX 501(c)(3)
TAKING CARE OF TEXAS
C30: Environment
$3,110,172 budget
Filed 2024
Verified profile
See Schedule O. Texan by Nature (TxN) exists to advance conservation that is beneficial to people, prosperity, and natural resources. TxN partners deeply with conservation groups and businesses, acting as an accelerator for conservation groups and a strategic partner for business.
Total received from foundations
$1.2M
35 grants from 17 funders
· 2016–2024
Annual revenue
$5,048,857
Annual expenses
$3,110,172
Total assets
$5,742,757
Months of operating reserves
22.2
assets / monthly burn
Funding history · IRS 990-PF public records
Who funds TAKING CARE OF TEXAS
$1.2M
Total received
17
Distinct funders
35
Grants on record
2016–2024
Span of records
Top funders by cumulative giving
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1
$247Kcumulative
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2
$159Kcumulative
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3
$131Kcumulative
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4
$108Kcumulative
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5
$100Kcumulative
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6
$100Kcumulative
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7
$100Kcumulative
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8
$55Kcumulative
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9
$50Kcumulative
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10
$43Kcumulative
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11
$30Kcumulative
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12
$25Kcumulative
Where the money came from (United States)
Texas counties the money came from
5 TX counties with funders on record
- 1 Harris
- 2 Bexar
- 3 Collin
- 4 Dallas
- 5 Midland
For grant reviewers
Filing and contact details Data quality: 80%
Officer
Laura Bush
Founder
Contact email
Last 990 filed
2024
most recent IRS filing
Year founded
2012
IRS ruling year
EIN
451864591
NTEE classification
C30
Environment
From Form 990
Programs and activities
TxWAC:The Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) connects funders with conservation projects that improve water quality and quantity across Texas. Piloted in the Upper Trinity River Basin in 2021 and expanded in 2022, the 18-month trial secured over $3 million for local water initiatives. Following its success, TxWAC is expanding statewide. Its goals include enhancing river health, increasing awareness of effective water conservation, and fostering collaboration among conservation groups, companies, and communities. Texan by Nature facilitates the initiative, overseeing project matching, sta
Conservation Wrangler - Projects and Summit:Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler program accelerates high-impact, Texan-led conservation initiatives. Up to six projects are selected annually for 18 months of support, including strategic planning, messaging, metrics analysis, partnership development, and a professionally produced video. Projects are announced each April and featured at the annual Conservation Summit. Texan by Nature provides approximately $65,000 support per project each year. The Summit is typically scheduled for November at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
Conservation Partner Support: Texan by Nature supports a network of over 170 Conservation Partners across Texas and beyond, offering resources in strategy, marketing, education, and partnership development. The program includes monthly media roundups, quarterly meetups, training sessions, and year-round engagement to strengthen and connect conservation efforts. This trusted network serves as the foundation for aligning conservation projects with industry partners to scale impact statewide.
Deep in the Heart:Deep in the Heart is a Texas-based film designed to inspire conservation, highlight the connection between water and wildlife, and showcase Texas' ecological significance. Premiering in theaters on June 3, 2022, it is now available via streaming and reaches audiences through schools, universities, community screenings, and digital platforms. To support conservation education, the film includes free companion curriculum aligned with TEKS and NGSS standards. Materials are available in English and Spanish for K12 teachers and students.Production of Deep in the Heart 2 began in 2
Nature and Health Alliance: Texan by Nature serves as program manager for the Nature and Health Alliance, a network advancing the connection between nature and human health. The Alliance includes researchers, medical professionals, and practitioners across 30 states and four countries, working together to promote the health benefits of nature through research, collaboration, and shared initiatives.
Data provenance
About this profile
Built from the IRS Business Master File, Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, and public website enrichment. Funding history is derived from IRS Form 990-PF Schedule I grant records for private foundations. Data accuracy depends on how recently the organization filed. The data-quality score reflects how many fields are populated.
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