Houston Botanic Garden is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Houston Botanic Garden employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Houston Botanic Garden generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING LIFE THROUGH DISCOVERY, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH DISCOVERY, EDUCATION, AND THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE GARDEN'S GRAND OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2020 PROVIDED A MAJOR ADDITION TO HOUSTON'S CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS AND GROWING LIST OF URBAN GREEN SPACES. LOCATED A SHORT DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN, THE 132-ACRE SITE IS FILLED WITH HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS, NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS, AND WALKING TRAILS. THROUGH COLLECTIONS, INTERPRETATION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE GARDEN PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT PLANTS, CONSERVATION, AND NATURE; CONNECTS HOUSTONIANS ACROSS DIFFERENT CULTURES AND ETHNICITIES; AND CLOSES AN EXISTING GAP IN THE WORLD-CLASS CITY'S AMENITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE GARDEN ALSO PARTICIPATES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND THE CONSERVATION OF THE PLANET'S PRECIOUS PLANT BIODIVERSITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James A Reeder Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Melbern G Glasscock Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alberto P Cardenas Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy S Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy O'connor Abendshein Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
David Baggett Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sony Music Entertainment Lighting Design | 12/30/22 | $1,742,018 |
Imagine Exhibitions Inc Art Exhibition | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Yellowstone Landscaping Inc Lawn And Garden Maintenance | 12/30/22 | $100,260 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $262,551 |
| Fundraising events | $400,593 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $109,472 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,773,125 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,839 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,545,741 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,424,624 |
| Investment income | $533 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $127,284 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,698 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,069 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,081,553 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $367,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $173,049 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,514,978 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,118 |
| Other employee benefits | $141,794 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,639 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $136,494 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $92,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,802 |
| Advertising and promotion | $203,906 |
| Office expenses | $251,105 |
| Information technology | $222,078 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $460,238 |
| Travel | $89,791 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,369,828 |
| Insurance | $97,754 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,292,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,666,389 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,136 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $639,059 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,365 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $33,311 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $100,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,732,702 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $36,387,962 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,758,035 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $182,264 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,940,299 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,096,034 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,351,629 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $36,387,962 |