2025 IMPACT REPORT

The Art of Conservation

In 2025, we embraced both reflection and renewal—exploring not only new ways to experience the land, but also new ways to strengthen the work behind its protection. As our organization continues to grow, we took intentional time to step back together, gathering as a staff to reflect on our structure, clarify roles, and thoughtfully plan for the future of our mission. Through meaningful conversations and strategic planning, we laid the groundwork for the next chapter of our organization and the conservation impact we hope to achieve together.

At the same time, we continued to deepen the connection between people and place, where art and conservation meet, and where protected landscapes become sources of reflection, expression, and wonder. Across the year, we were reminded that conservation is not only about preserving land and water, but also about nurturing the communities, creativity, and shared purpose that sustain this work.

We are continually moved by a community that nurtures both the land and the spirit it inspires. Your dedication makes it possible to protect thousands of acres across Texas while deepening the ways we connect to them. Together, we are shaping a future where conservation and creativity grow side by side—and we’re honored to reflect on all we accomplished together in 2025.


2025 Conservation Highlights

In 2025, we added 7,263 more acres to TLC’s protected properties. These conservation successes could not have happened without the continued support of TLC members.

Svoboda Preserve
204 acres | Bastrop County
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BarD Ranch
106 acres | Caldwell County
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La Paloma Ranch
357 acres | Hays County
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Highland Trails Ranch
1,904 acres | Kerr County
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Antioch Sanctuary
163 acres | Shelby County
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Meandering Trails Preserve
123 acres | Collin County
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Festina Lente Ranch
1,141 acres | Bandera County
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Art for Conservation

We hosted our first Art for Conservation event where we invited artists and supporters alike to see the land, water, and wildlife we work to protect not only as spaces to preserve, but as living stories to be felt and shared. The evening celebrated the powerful relationship between creativity and conservation, bringing together a community inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the importance of protecting it for generations to come.

Connecting Community with Nature

TLC staff is so grateful for the passion and knowledge you bring to this community—from exploring protected land with a curious young explorer, to friendly competition over a beer, to building bridges and harvesting native grasses. We feel incredibly lucky to share these moments with all of you. Thank you for continuing to be such an inspiring force for good.

YOU gave your time

Thank you to the 276 volunteers who donated their time (1,619 hours!) and energy at TLC-owned preserves across the state. We really can’t thank you enough.

YOU built community

We are so grateful for the 18 businesses who donated dollars or items like tacos for workdays or prizes for Texas Nature Trivia—you see the direct link between open spaces and your bottom line. 

YOU made a commitment

517 of you joined as TLC members with a gift of $40 or more this year. You make all of this work possible, and we look forward to protecting even more land with you. 


2025 Financials

REVENUES 2025 2024
Stewardship & Legal Defense Fund 526,197 319,16
Contributions 2,637,506 508,905
Grants 59,650 207,148
Dividends & Interest 523,970 723,036
Royalties 24,635 83,110
Gain (loss) securities - -
Other 172,955 81,816
TOTAL REVENUE $3,944,913 $1,923,176
EXPENSES 2025 2024
Conservation Programs 877,001 803,511
Management 228,260 209,133
Fundraising 96,110 88,056
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,201,371 $1,100,700
ASSETS 2025 2024
Cash and Equivalent 974,550 525,000
Investment
    Stewardship Fund 10,207,905 9,157,485
    Operating Fund 7,070,420 3,808,927
    Montgomery Trust 2,603,716 2,555,542
    Baird Trust 1,105,355 1,045,468
Other Current Assets 494,211 494,211
Properties 3,985,338 3,721,338
NET ASSETS $26,441,495 $21,307,971