SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

EIN 74-2896432 · Health Support (E60)

What they do

to REDUCE DEATH/DISABILITY RELATED to TRAUMA, DISASTER and ACUTE ILLNESS THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION of A WELL-PLANNED and COORDINATED REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $90.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

90.55%of revenue went to mission work90.2% of expenses · Program services

$100.44spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.89%of revenue went to management and office costs9.8% of expenses

$0.44in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

59.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $190,579 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $372,948 for DAVID ERIC EPLEY (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$43,711,328

Mission workProgram services$39,579,00690.55% of revenue90.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$4,322,9019.89% of revenue9.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$43,901,907100.44% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 90.2% mission · 9.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.44% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.2% mission · 9.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.19% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.9% mission · 11.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.18% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 10.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.50% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.53% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 91.4% mission · 8.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.47% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 87.6% mission · 12.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.76% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 89.3% mission · 10.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.34% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$43,711,328

Expenses$43,901,907

Annual shortfall $190,579 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$39,579,006 · 90.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$4,322,901 · 9.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$43,711,328

Expenses$43,901,907

Assets$19,335,123

Income$43,711,328

Contributions$26,130,014

Mission work (program services)$39,579,006

Grants given$37,473,831

Average grant$133,359

Management and general$4,322,901

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DAVID ERIC EPLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $372,948Base $342,467 · Other $30,481

MICHELLE JONESMEDCOM COORDINATOR · 40 hrs/week $224,798Base $207,826 · Other $16,972

JORDAN GHAWIDIVISION DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $212,232Base $198,661 · Other $13,571

WILLIAM MEADEMEDCOM COORDINATOR · 40 hrs/week $205,592Base $183,479 · Other $22,113

SARA JENSENSCO · 40 hrs/week $195,588Base $164,628 · Other $30,960

RYAN AHLFORSDIVISION DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $188,867Base $172,895 · Other $15,972

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (23)

DAVID ERIC EPLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MICHELLE JONESMEDCOM COORDINATOR

JORDAN GHAWIDIVISION DIRECTOR

WILLIAM MEADEMEDCOM COORDINATOR

SARA JENSENSCO

RYAN AHLFORSDIVISION DIRECTOR

DERRICK CUENCACHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HEALTH SYS REP

AMANDA BAUMBEXAR COUNTY EMS PROVIDER

TIMOTHY NUNEZ MDMILITARY TRAUMA SURGEON REP

RONALD STEWART MDCHAIR

AMY ANDERSONTRAUMA DESIG. RURAL LEVEL IV

LENI KIRKMANUNIVERSITY HEALTH REP

ASST CHIEF MARK MONTGOMERYSUBURBAN EMS/BEXAR CO EMERG SERV DIST PROVIDER

JOE FLORESAIR MEDICAL PROVIDER

BRIAN EASTRIDGE MDVICE CHAIR

DAVID MIRAMONTES MDUTH OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL DIR REP

BILL WAECHTERTREASURER/BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM REP

DAVID JUNGRURAL EMS

DARIN SMITHTRAUMA DESIGNATED HOSPITAL AT LARGE

COL WYLAN PETERSON MDSAMMC/BAMC REP

CHILLON MONTGOMERYSECRETARY/METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYS REP

CHIEF RAMON CASANOVASA FD/EMS REP

CHIEF MIKE HAYESAT LARGE EMS REPRESENTATIVE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1999
Location: 7500 W US HIGHWAY 90, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-4023
County: Bexar
In care of: % ERIC EPLEY
Primary officer: DAVID ERIC EPLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(210) 233-5850

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
NTEE classification: Health Support (E60)
IRS tax category: Health Support
Grant-giving organization: Yes