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IRS Status & EIN
Texas Venomous Creatures is a non-profit public charity under 501(c)(3) status 509(a)(2)
EIN: 42-3738563
IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
Donate to Texas Venomous Creatures
Texas Venomous Creatures is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to improving public safety and awareness of venomous and poisonous plants/wildlife across Texas. Your support helps us provide free, science‑based information that protects families, students, hikers, ranchers, and communities statewide.
Every donation strengthens our mission — and we are committed to complete transparency in how your contribution is used.
Why Your Support Matters
Texas is home to some of the most misunderstood wildlife in the country. Education saves lives and creatures. Your donation helps us:
- Expand our free online species guides
- Create safety resources for schools and communities
- Provide outreach programs and public demonstrations
- Maintain a reliable, secure educational website
Our goal is simple: reduce fear, increase knowledge, and keep all Texans safe.
Mobile Exhibit & School Training Program
Texas Venomous Creatures operates a fully equipped mobile educational exhibit designed to bring high‑impact wildlife safety training directly to schools, community centers, and public events across Texas. This traveling exhibit allows students to safely explore realistic habitat zones, learn species identification, and understand venomous wildlife behavior through immersive, hands‑on experiences.
During school visits, students participate in:
- A structured 20‑minute instructional module covering identification of hazardous insects, marine species, snakes, and poisonous plants, preventive safety practices, and appropriate emergency response procedures.
- Small‑group walkthroughs of the mobile exhibit, identifying hazards hidden in naturalistic displays
- Interactive learning stations featuring safe enclosures and guided identification challenges
- Red‑light hazard reveal sessions showing students exactly where dangers were located and how to spot them in real life
Donations directly support:
- Fuel, insurance and transport for school visits
- Exhibit maintenance, safety upgrades, and operational costs
- Educational materials for teachers and students
- Live species care, enclosure improvements, and habitat upkeep
- Expansion of new habitat zones and interactive learning modules
- Modest compensation for the trained mobile‑exhibit operator/lecturer, who is responsible for driving the exhibit truck, caring for the educational specimens, and delivering on‑site safety training at schools and community events
Your support helps us deliver life‑saving education to schools across Texas — especially in rural and underserved areas where wildlife encounters are more common.
How Your Donation Is Used
We believe donors deserve clarity. Here is how each dollar is allocated:
Program & Education — 85–90%
Funds directly support our mission:
- Website hosting, security, and content development
- Species documentation, photography, and verification
- School presentations and community safety training
- Educational materials for classrooms and outreach events
- Mobile Exhibit operation
Administration & Compliance — 10–15%
Essential nonprofit operations:
- IRS and state compliance
- Accounting and recordkeeping
- Required software and administrative tools
- Insurance and basic operational costs
No donations are used for personal benefit, salaries, or payments to founders or board members.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Texas Venomous Creatures maintains strict financial accountability:
- Annual IRS Form 990-series filings
- Clear internal financial controls
- Public access to financial information upon request
- Ethical, responsible use of every contribution
Your trust matters — and we work every day to honor it.