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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3296151

TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78758

Financials

$243K$186K2023$383K$281K2024$211K$241K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$210,564$241,377-$30,813$140,395$0$140,395
December 31, 2024990$382,850$281,252$101,598$173,039$0$173,039
December 31, 2023990$242,814$185,994$56,820$71,441$0$71,441
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$210,564
Membership dues
$210,564
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,168
Travel
$14,716
Depreciation
$834

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$173,039
Total assets, end of year
$140,395
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$140,395
Land, buildings and equipment
$981
Net assets without donor restrictions
$140,395
Gross receipts
$210,564
Employees
0
Year formed
2021

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA MERTENCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL ZOBELVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL MARTINEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LAWRENCE MC CORMACKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JULIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BOB OESTERRICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ALESSANDRO FALDIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LILYANNE MC CLEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD BYRNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HESSTON KLENKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS SHUGARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RILEY STINNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN BOUDREAUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ADAM MCKINNEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL ZOBELVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL MARTINEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LAWRENCE MC CORMACKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JULIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BOB OESTERRICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ALESSANDRO FALDIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LILYANNE MC CLEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD BYRNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HESSTON KLENKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS SHUGARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RILEY STINNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN BOUDREAUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ADAM MCKINNEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL ZOBELVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL MARTINEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ISABEL CASTROSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8120 RESEARCH BLVD 216, AUSTIN, TX 78758-8400
In care of
% DAVID W RANEY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LAURA MERTEN, 8120 RESEARCH BLVD 216, AUSTIN, TX 78758
Signed the 990
MICHAEL MARTINEZ, TREASURER
Phone
(979) 270-2045
Return prepared by
L G HARRISON LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BROADEN AND ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR HYDROGEN IN TEXAS AND ADVOCATE FOR RESHAPING THE STATES POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO EXPEDITE THE ADOPTION OF HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY. WITH THE OVERALL GOAL TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE STATES POSITION AS THE ENERGY CAPITOL OF THE WORLD, A COALITION OF INDUSTRY LEADERS HAS ASSEMBLED TO PURSUE THIS TASK. THE FOCUS IS ON MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF THE HYDROGEN INDUSTRY INCLUDING EXISTING AND FUTURE PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND ZERO-EMISSION FREIGHT MOVEMENT, STORAGE AND REFUELING INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOW CARBON INTENSITY (CI) HYDROGEN, ELECTRICITY GRID RESILIENCY, ENERGY STORAGE, HYDROGEN FROM WASTE, CREATION OF HYDROGEN HUBS, ALL CAPITALIZING ON THE SYNERGIES BETWEEN NATURAL GAS AND HYDROGEN. THE ALLIANCE WILL ENGAGE WITH POLICY-MAKERS, REGULATORS, AND THE GREATER PUBLIC IN BOTH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. WHILE THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THA WILL BE ON TEXAS, THE ALLIANCE WILL SEEK TO IN

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HOSTED MEMBER MEETINGS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS DURING 89TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO EDUCATE OFFICES ON HYDROGEN. DEVELOPED ONE PAGE INFORMATIONAL SHEETS ON HYDROGEN, TRANSPORTATION AND WATER USAGE FOR STAFFERS AND LEGISLATORS. INTRODUCED LEGISLATION DURING THE SESSION (NOTHING PASSED). HOSTED TEXAS HYDROGEN DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL. HOSTED MONTHLY MEMBER MEETINGS VIRTUALLY FEATURING KEY SPEAKERS. CO-SPONSORED TEXAS HYDROGEN WORKSHOP WITH SOUTHWESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN OVER 15 CONFERENCES. HELD THE FIRST HYDROGEN TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND FIRE MARSHALS AT THE UT H2 PROTOHUB IN AUSTIN. HELD FIRST WEEKLONG HYDROGEN WEEK FEATURING DAILY PRESENTATIONS FROM VARIOUS TEXAS UNIVERSITIES.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3296151
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$140,395
Income (IRS master file)
$210,564

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$210,564$241,377$140,395IRS
990December 2024$382,850$281,252$173,039IRS
990December 2023$242,814$185,994$71,441XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 87-3296151).

Questions about TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE is 87-3296151.
Is TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2023.
Are donations to TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE 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 TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURA MERTEN.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TEXAS HYDROGEN ALLIANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $210,564, expenses of $241,377 and total assets of $140,395 at year end.

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