Big Thicket Association
The Big Thicket Associations mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the Big Thicket region, its natural resources and cultural history, for the enjoyment and well-being of present and future generations through advocacy, education and research.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$446K
+0.1% YoY
Revenue
$185K
-14.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$5K
+34.8% YoY
Expenses
$183K
+3.3% YoY
About Big Thicket Association
Based on IRS filings
Big Thicket Association is a nonprofit organization, based in BEAUMONT, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $446K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $446,455 | $445,982 | $422,756 |
| Revenue | $184,807 | $215,091 | $172,810 |
| Expenses | $183,074 | $177,254 | $178,192 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,630 | $3,434 | $1,086 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Beehn | Director | 1 | — |
| Tracy Benson | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Michael Black | Director | — | — |
| Penny Clark | Vice President | — | — |
| Phoebe Dishman | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Dennis Durkee | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Bart Gaskin | Director | — | — |
| Kate Hambright | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Lori Horne | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Kimberly Huch | Director | — | — |
| Mary Catherine Johnston | Director | 3.5 | — |
| Micah Leigh | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Eric Newby | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Vicki Newby | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Dale Parish | Director | 3.5 | — |
| Kathy Smartt | Director | — | — |
| Charles Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| John Stafford | Past President | 7.25 | — |
| Keith Stephens | Director | — | — |
| Bruce Walker | President | 4.5 | — |
| Will Watkins | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Randy Yoder | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Diane Thompson | Executive Director | 40 | $48,708 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Big Thicket Association?
As of 2024, Big Thicket Association holds $446K in total assets with $185K in annual revenue.
Where does Big Thicket Association operate?
Big Thicket Association has awarded grants in North Carolina, Texas.
What is Big Thicket Association's EIN?
Big Thicket Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6074261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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