2025-11-17T16:33:17-07:00 2024-12-31 262127420 Nicole A Fernandez DBA D'Lyte-Ful Solutions 458 E 25th St Ste 302 Brooklyn NY 11226 990 2024-01-01 871957313 BEXAR BRANCHES ALLIANCE CORP BEXA 2109175552 PO Box 760608 San Antonio TX 78245 Jaclynn Randel Executive Director 2109175552 2025-11-16 1 1 Nikki Fernandez P03168161 9293769673 2025-11-07 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jaclynn Randel 1195 TALLEY RD LOT 5 SAN ANTONIO TX 78253 306852 0 X https://bexarbranches.org/ X 2021 TX BEXAR BRANCHES ALLIANCE IS AN URBAN FORESTRY NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO THE EXPANSION AND PRESERVATION OF THE TREE CANOPYTHROUGHOUT THE SAN ANTONIO REGION OF TEXAS. 14 13 3 190 0 0 189186 280376 3670 5350 0 1 0 12598 192856 298325 0 0 0 0 26701 92320 0 200 8526 77829 124758 104530 217278 88326 81047 167768 200982 0 0 167768 200982 BEXAR BRANCHES ALLIANCE IS AN URBAN FORESTRY NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO THE EXPANSION AND PRESERVATION OF THE TREE CANOPY THROUGHOUT THE SAN ANTONIO REGION OF TEXAS. 0 0 144225 0 Bexar Branches Alliance expanded its Tree Planting & Canopy Expansion work across schools, neighborhoods, and public greenways. Through Project CANOPY, BBA partnered with NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT to plant over 200 trees with 4th-5th grade students at Rhodes and Martin Elementary Schools, integrating hands-on environmental education. BBA also advanced new planting initiatives, including 235 trees added along the Huebner Creek Greenway Trail with support from 83 volunteers and partners in Leon Valley, and the launch of a multi-year Neighborhood Reforestation project in Dignowity Hill, where the organization began distributing and planting trees and watering supplies. These efforts increase local tree canopy, improve public spaces, and build long-term community stewardship. Project CANOPY funders: American Forests, Microsoft, Texas Forest Service, Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation, City of San Antonio Parks. Huebner Creek Greenway funders: City of Leon Valley, Arbor Day Foundation, Cox Automotive, Accenture, H-E-B, Texan by Nature. Neighborhood Reforestation funder: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation. 4679 0 Our Tree Buds Citizen Forester Training Program, sponsored by the Alamo Forest Partnership and the San Antonio Arborists Association with support from Bexar Branches Alliance, is the primary initiative supporting our tree-preservation efforts. The program provides hands-on instruction in proper pruning techniques for young trees and essential tree care, helping to supplement the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department's ongoing tree-planting initiatives. During 2024, community organizations, local businesses, and government partners continued to support the program's volunteer-driven work. This season included 9 pruning events, with 104 volunteers contributing 428 service hours to improve the health and long-term survivability of young trees across public parks and natural areas. BBA also launched Rooted Resilience, a new tree-care initiative focused on mature trees in low-canopy, high-risk neighborhoods. The program supports environmental equity by helping low-income homeowners maintain critical shade trees and preparing communities for climate-related stressors. Rooted Resilience funding: City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability, American Forests. Rooted Resilience status: The pilot phase runs in 2025, and planning and preparation activities were conducted during 2024. These combined efforts strengthen canopy preservation, extend the impact of prior planting projects, and expand BBA's year-round urban forestry capacity. 10168 5350 Bexar Branches Alliance advanced its Tree Education initiative through two major community events in 2024. The organization hosted the 2nd Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference, "Fiesta Verde," focused on strengthening regional understanding of urban canopy conservation, community stewardship, and the role of trees in resilient cities. BBA also developed Trees & Torque, a new public-facing environmental education event designed to highlight sustainable transportation options and the vital role trees play in improving air quality, reducing urban heat, and enhancing neighborhood livability. The event features educational exhibits, community partners, and a tree-adoption component to further engage residents in urban forestry. Together, these efforts expand BBA's public outreach and reinforce its commitment to accessible, community-centered environmental education. Trees & Torque completed planning and early sponsorship activities in 2024, preparing for full launch. 34171 0 In addition to its primary initiatives, Bexar Branches Alliance carried out a range of smaller community outreach activities, neighborhood tree distributions, and environmental engagement efforts that support its mission to expand and preserve the tree canopy in the San Antonio region. These projects strengthen community participation, improve access to urban forestry resources, and reinforce the organization's broader tree-planting, preservation, and education goals. 34171 0 0 193243 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX X Jaclynn Randel 2094012892 PO Box 760608 San Antonio TX 78245 Jaci Randel Executive Director 40 0 X X X 58870 0 0 Michael Nentwich PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7 0 X 0 0 0 Dixie Watkins III Vice President 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 Amy Burkett SECRETARY 1 0 X 0 0 0 Marisa Grimaldo TREASURER 1 X 0 0 0 David Vaughan BOARD MEMBER 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 Nadia Gaona BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Judith Temple BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Maggie Roberts BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jesse Reyes Jr BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Angelina Flores BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 Defranco Sarabia BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gloria Kelly BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 Clay Thompson BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 58870 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 103000 177376 1850 280376 2nd Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference 115310 5350 5350 0 0 0 0 0 0 5350 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21125 0 8527 12598 0 12598 0 298325 5351 0 12598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58870 51052 7818 0 0 0 0 0 25938 25938 0 0 7512 6385 1127 0 4515 3840 675 200 200 16314 10986 3278 2050 594 418 74 102 3585 2208 774 603 708 602 106 11468 11468 0 512 512 0 0 Supplies 70801 67726 51 3024 Vehicle Expenses 10709 9103 1606 0 Program Service Expense 5552 3005 0 2547 0 0 217278 193243 15509 8526 4333 70292 5 139 100000 100000 32713 13861 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35836 17826 30717 18010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1320 167768 200982 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 167768 200982 0 0 167768 200982 167768 200982 X 81047 0 0 0 -47833 0 X 0 0 0 X 909 162484 76948 280376 520717 103100 0 103100 0 0 0 0 909 162484 180048 280376 623817 623817 0 0 0 0 12808 5350 18158 641975 0.97172 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Amount reported on Line 10 consists of program-service revenue earned from the Regional Urban Forestry Conference. These fees are directly related to the organization's exempt educational activities and do not represent gifts or contributions. Schedule A, Part II, Line 14 The organization met the 331/2% public-support test for 2024 as shown on Line 14 (97.172%). Prior-year public-support percentage was zero because the value was not calculated in the prior filing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35836 17826 18010 0 0 0 0 18010 Annual Fundraising Events (BBA 5K + THE BIG GIVE) 21125 0 21125 0 0 0 0 90 8437 0 0 21125 0 21125 0 0 0 0 90 8437 8527 12598 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The organization's President and Executive Director are married. In accordance with the organization's conflict-of-interest policy, the President recuses himself from any discussions or decisions involving the Executive Director's role, compensation, or performance." Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PRESENTED WITH A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE UPCOMING BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Bexar Branches Alliance makes its governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. These documents may be obtained by contacting the organization's administrative office via email or postal mail. Copies are provided electronically whenever possible. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g Bexar Branches Alliance received donated professional services and use of facilities during the year. Consistent with IRS instructions for Form 990, these amounts are not reported as revenue on Part I but are disclosed here for transparency. These in-kind items were reflected in the organization's internal GAAP financial statements Form 990, Part VIII, Line 3 Bexar Branches Alliance held two fundraising events during 2024 (THE BIG GIVE and the BBA 5K). Gross receipts from fundraising events were reported on Schedule G. Direct event expenses were deducted on Schedule G to calculate net income. Because fundraising events further the organization's charitable mission, the resulting net income is reported as excluded revenue rather than unrelated business income. Form 990, Part XI, Line 8 Bexar Branches Alliance recorded prior-period adjustments to correct beginning net assets. These adjustments included reclassification of prior-year expenses, correction of depreciation amounts, reversal of misposted liabilities, and cleanup of in-kind entries from earlier periods. These adjustments relate solely to prior years and do not affect 2024 activities Bexar Branches Alliance filed a timely extension for Form 990, and the return is being filed within the extended deadline. No late filing occurred. The extension was necessary to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.