“We’re gonna pull the heartstrings, because it does make you feel good, we’re doing good things,” Carswell said. “But we also want to show the true value of the work that we’re doing and show that we’ll be smart about investing in our future.”
The report found that nearly 200 nonprofit organizations in Texas spent $639 million on restoration, education, policy and programs related to environmental conservation. The report’s authors analyzed tax filings, which detailed how much money nonprofits spent on program services and fundraising.
Read more from Alejandra Martinez and Carlos Nogueras Ramos with the Texas Tribune here.