Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Corp Christi, Texas, registered in 2002, with $13,332,022 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1305 N Shoreline Blvd Ste 205, Corp Christi, TX, 78401 EIN 74-2924909 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2023)
$13.3M
▲ 54.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$11.9M
Net assets
$34.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program: 35 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1305 N Shoreline Blvd Ste 205, Corp Christi, TX, 78401
- City
- Corp Christi
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.5M (FY2013) to $13.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.9MNet assets $34.1M
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38.0M
Total liabilities
$3.9M
Net assets
$34.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,332,022▲54.9% | $11,869,958▲50.3% | $34,140,076▲4.5% | $38,007,644▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,609,275▲61.4% | $7,896,538▲49.6% | $32,678,012▲2.5% | $36,812,582▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,334,223▲25.2% | $5,277,086▲33.0% | $31,896,459▲0.2% | $32,709,201▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,259,752▼52.2% | $3,969,167▼47.9% | $31,839,322▲0.9% | $32,444,839▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,914,693▼8.2% | $7,617,776▲112% | $31,548,737▲1.0% | $32,389,529▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,708,419▲53.9% | $3,597,476▲10.4% | $31,223,165▲24.3% | $31,593,418▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,308,883▲60.6% | $3,259,450▼0.5% | $25,112,222▲20.9% | $25,386,980▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,927,284▼45.7% | $3,277,459▲6.6% | $20,775,462▲3.2% | $21,114,499▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,232,886▲5.9% | $3,073,594▲13.5% | $20,125,637▲26.1% | $20,601,947▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,832,008▲24.6% | $2,708,168▼49.7% | $15,966,345▲43.7% | $16,274,872▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,484,817 | $5,382,244▲119% | $11,109,871▲0.7% | $11,274,563▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,462,143▼11.0% | $11,032,473▲14.8% | $11,252,735▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,766,130▼0.8% | $9,608,393▼3.0% | $9,847,062▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,788,021 | $9,901,724 | $10,019,162 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $8.8M total
11 grants to Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program totaling $8.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Shoreline restoration | 2023 | $2,314,437 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Shoreline restoration | 2022 | $915,465 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2021 | $749,406 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $19,750 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2020 | $569,182 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation | 2019 | $2,828,784 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2018 | $1,052,203 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2017 | $240,815 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Nueces bay rookery island | 2016 | $42,145 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Egery flats marsh restora | 2015 | $57,749 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2924909, based in Corp Christi, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program's EIN?
- Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2924909.
- How much revenue does Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program report?
- Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program reported $13,332,022 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program have?
- CharityIndex grades Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (EIN 74-2924909) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.