Houston Parks Board

Organization Overview

Houston Parks Board is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Houston Parks Board employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Parks Board 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 06/2022, Houston Parks Board generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Houston Parks Board has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $85,338,753. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO CREATE, IMPROVE, PROTECT, AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED PARKLAND IN GREATER HOUSTON.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2014, THE HOUSTON PARKS BOARD ENTERED INTO A LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON TO PROVIDE ONGOING MAINTENANCE FOR THE BAYOU GREENWAYS SYSTEM, AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CONNECTED LINEAR PARKS ALONG NINE MAJOR BAYOUS WITHIN THE HOUSTON CITY LIMITS. UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE ARE USED FOR TRAIL AND BRIDGE CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECTS ALONG THE BAYOUS. THE HOUSTON PARKS BOARD INCORPORATES CONSERVATION IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BAYOUS TO PRESERVE, CREATE, AND ENHANCE THE REGION'S HABITATS THROUGH INITIATIVES INCLUDING TREE PLANTINGS, PRAIRIE REBUILDS, AND WETLAND CREATIONS.


IN 2013, THE HOUSTON PARKS BOARD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC. (THE LGC), THE CITY OF HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND OTHER ENTITIES STARTED A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT IDENTIFIED AS THE BAYOU GREENWAYS 2020 ("BG2020") PROGRAM WHICH IS FOCUSED ON THE EXPANSION OF THE CITY'S PARK SYSTEM ALONG HOUSTON'S NINE MAJOR BAYOUS. ITS PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE LAND ALONG THE BAYOUS WITHIN THE HOUSTON CITY LIMITS AND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT LINEAR PARKS AND MULTI-USE TRAILS ALONG THE BAYOUS. AT ITS ESTIMATED 2024 COMPLETION, THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE OVER 3,000 ACRES OF GREEN SPACE, 150 MILES OF NEW TRAILS, IMPROVED FLOOD PREVENTION, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PARKS, THUS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL HOUSTONIANS.


THE HOUSTON PARKS BOARD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, WORKS WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND OTHER LOCAL ENTITIES TO PLAN, ADVOCATE, ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE PARKLAND AND SPACE, THUS PROVIDING AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PARKLAND AND RECREATION FACILITIES FOR HOUSTON'S GROWING COMMUNITIES. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE BEYOND THE BAYOUS, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS, AND 50/50 PARK PARTNERS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Yellowstone Landscape
Landscape Design
$927,516
City Of Houstonparks & Recreation
Parkland Maintenance
$1,110,000
Kean Construction
Construction
$933,661
Westco Grounds Maintenance
Parkland Maintenance
$1,670,189
Fence Master Of Houston
Parkland Maintenance
$548,496
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$581,450
Related organizations$0
Government grants $591,231
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,282,514
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $125,731
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,455,195
Total Program Service Revenue$12,035,839
Investment income $510,308
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,366
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$577,336
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$76,845
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,357,527

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Houston Parks Board has awarded $8,622,247 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC INC

PURPOSE: Land and Project

$7,942,106

CITY OF HOUSTON

PURPOSE: Land funding

$670,441

HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General support

$9,700
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Houston Parks Board has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marie Roper Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,913,055
Earnings-$780,598
Admin Expense$40,467
Ending Balance$7,091,990

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