The Matagorda Bay Foundation
MBF strives to ensure vital ecosystems of coastal central Texas remain thriving and resilient for generations through collaboration, education, advocacy and innovative conservation practices.
The Matagorda Bay Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $249,584
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,105,228
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,042,364
- +97.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Matagorda Bay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Matagorda Bay Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Brigades New Braunfels, TX | To support Coastal Bridges tuition | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249,584 | $1,105,228 | $1,042,364 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,170,372 | $1,439,733 | $527,628 | — | — | $519,032 | $8,993 |
| 2022 | $258,267 | $1,297,205 | $1,512,484 | — | — | $1,569,789 | $7,551 |
| 2021 | $623,588 | $476,827 | $164,103 | $100 | 1 | $144,334 | $7,356 |
| 2020 | $175,164 | $227,669 | $127,831 | — | — | — | $5,491 |
About The Matagorda Bay Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Matagorda Bay Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brazoria, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $250K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matagorda Bay Foundation is led by William Balboa, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Balboa
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$98K (2024)
Jim Blackburn
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Garrison
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donny Tran
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hasty Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Soape
Director
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Beck
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Balboa (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Henry Hamman dec (2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Henry Hamman (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Mark Rose (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Clive Runnels Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to William Balboa (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Matagorda Bay Foundation
How large is The Matagorda Bay Foundation?
The Matagorda Bay Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Matagorda Bay Foundation?
The Matagorda Bay Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brazoria, TX. It holds $250K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Matagorda Bay Foundation operate?
The Matagorda Bay Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Matagorda Bay Foundation's EIN?
The Matagorda Bay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0491491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Matagorda Bay Foundation funds
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