Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1967. 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 06/2023, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 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 06/2023, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF TE HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ARBORETUM AS A HAVEN AND SANCTUARY FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, SINGLY AND IN SERIES, DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND ON WEEK-ENDS. THROUGH ADVANCED ADULT EDUCATION HOUSTON ARBORETUM ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR RELATED FIELDS, PROFESSIONAL GROUPS AND AREA NATURALISTS AND CONSERVATIONISTS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A GATHERING AGENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR EDUCATION MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Debbie Markey Executive Dir.  | Officer | 40 | $143,407 | 
Keely Everett Development Director  | 40 | $123,449 | |
Stephen Benigno Conservation Director  | 40 | $117,629 | |
Leslie Fertitta Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Cullen Geiselman Muse Director  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Daniel David Hu Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $192,679 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $169,682 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,250,356 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,521 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,612,717 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $706,649 | 
| Investment income | $357,125 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $214,490 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $444,644 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$20,125 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,643,197 | 
| 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. | $384,485 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,407 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,215,681 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $463,219 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,330 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $58,212 | 
| Office expenses | $36,041 | 
| Information technology | $26,272 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $167,901 | 
| Travel | $23,427 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $87,698 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,533 | 
| Insurance | $39,160 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,169,086 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $705,618 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $34,712 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $33,433 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,411,839 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $4,494,724 | 
| Total assets | $6,680,326 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,451 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $278,564 | 
| 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 | $388,015 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,354,969 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $937,342 | 
| 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 | $6,680,326 |