Nonprofit · EIN 74-2284635
GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $128,008 | $153,543 | -$25,535 | $971,754 | $244,889 | $726,865 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $134,551 | $150,165 | -$15,614 | $960,533 | $208,133 | $752,400 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $98,751 | $135,030 | -$36,279 | $955,809 | $187,795 | $768,014 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $79,535
- of which government grants
- $43,500
- Program service revenue
- $47,483
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $990
- Other revenue
- $990
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $44,876
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,380
- Program services (functional)
- $147,163
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,380
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $960,533
- Total assets, end of year
- $971,754
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $244,889
- Net assets, end of year
- $726,865
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $954,842
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $726,865
- Gross receipts
- $128,008
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABLO QUINTANILLA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $44,876 |
| LAWRENCE V LOF | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTY BOGART | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GUILLERMO AGUILAR | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PATTI AYALA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT CELAYA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB WALKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL PROVENZANO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| E ANTHONY REISINGER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HORACIO BARRERA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BR WHISENANT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN LEWIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABLO QUINTANILLA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $41,136 |
| LAWRENCE V LOF | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTY BOGART | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GUILLERMO AGUILAR | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PATTI AYALA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT CELAYA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB WALKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| E ANTHONY REISINGER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HORACIO BARRERA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BR WHISENANT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABLO QUINTANILLA | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $44,876 |
| LAWRENCE V LOF | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTY BOGART | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GUILLERMO AGUILAR | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN RAY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATTI AYALA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT CELAYA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA WARBURTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA GOMEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| E ANTHONY REISINGER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HORACIO BARRERA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BR WHISENANT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8435 SABAL PALM RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-9140
- In care of
- % DENNIS MARTY BOGART
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAWRENCE V LOF, 8435 SABAL PALM GROVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
- Signed the 990
- LAWRENCE V LOF, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (956) 541-8034
- Return prepared by
- Gomez Fragoso & Associates P C
Mission
PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF CRITICAL CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- The mission of the Foundation is to provide the highest quality educational opportunities, to foster greater awareness and understanding of ecological issues, and to encourage conservation of critical cultural, historical and natural resources. The Foundation supports the development and publication of education material and a wide variety of educational and conservation programs. The Foundation also provides a wide array of educational programs and resources for the local, as well as the international community through its educational outreach programs at public schools, production of nature films and publications. The Foundation operates the Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Brownsville, Texas under a lease agreement with the National Audubon Society. Within the Sanctuary, the Foundation owns and operates the Rabb Plantation House which serves as its headquarters and as the vistor's center for the Sanctuary.Expenses $147,163
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2284635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $971,754
- Income (IRS master file)
- $128,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $128,008 | $153,543 | $971,754 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $134,551 | $150,165 | $960,533 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $98,751 | $135,030 | $955,809 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $152,843 | $163,322 | $984,884 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2284635).
Questions about GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC is 74-2284635.
- Is GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LAWRENCE V LOF.
- Who are the officers and directors of GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,876 (PABLO QUINTANILLA, Secretary).
- How much revenue does GORGAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $128,008, expenses of $153,543 and total assets of $971,754 at year end.
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