Buffalo Bayou Partnership
- Assets
- $45.6m
- Revenue
- $11.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0183954
Organization Overview
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Buffalo Bayou Partnership employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Bayou Partnership 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 12/2021, Buffalo Bayou Partnership generated $11.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRANSFORMING AND REVITALIZING BUFFALO BAYOU, HOUSTON'S MOST SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OBUFFALO BAYOU PARK - A STRONG PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING THE KINDER FOUNDATION, BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP (BBP), THE CITY OF HOUSTON, AND HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CARRIED OUT AN AMBITIOUS $58 MILLION RESTORATION PROJECT FOR THE STRETCH OF BAYOU FROM SHEPHERD DRIVE TO SABINE STREET. THE PROJECT INVOLVED FLOOD MANAGEMENT, ECO-RESTORATION, NEW HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS AND AN ARRAY OF PARK AMENITIES. THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED FOR THE BUFFALO BAYOU PARK PROJECT IN 2015, AND BBP TRANSFERRED OWNERSHIP TO THE CITY. BBP MAINTAINS AND OPERATES THE 160-ACRE BUFFALO BAYOU PARK WITH FUNDING FROM THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TIRZ #3. IT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS AND GREEN SPACES ALONG THE WATERWAY FROM SABINE TO FANNIN STREETS WITH FUNDING FROM HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION AND HOUSTON PARKS BOARD. TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS, BBP RELIES ON THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS EACH YEAR THAT REMOVE WEEDS AND INVASIVE SPECIES, PLANT WILDFLOWERS, PICK UP TRASH AND REMOVE SILT FROM THE TRAILS AFTER HEAVY RAINS.
HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS - A TOP PRIORITY OF BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP IS TO BUILD A CONTINUOUS SYSTEM OF TRAILS ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH BANKS OF BUFFALO BAYOU FROM SHEPHERD DRIVE TO THE TURNING BASIN. THIS WILL GIVE HOUSTONIANS AND VISITORS 10 MILES OF TRAILS TO RUN, WALK AND BIKE ALONG OUR WATERWAY. TO ACCOMMODATE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WHO WANT TO ENJOY A WALK OR JOG ALONG THE SHEPHERD DRIVE TO SABINE STREET STRETCH OF THE BAYOU, BBP ADDED ASPHALT FOOTPATHS CLOSER TO THE WATERWAY.
BUFFALO BAYOU EAST SECTOR IMPLEMENTATION - BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP (BBP) IS DEVELOPING GREEN-SPACE ALONG THE EAST SECTOR OF BUFFALO BAYOU - THE AREA FROM US 59 EAST TO THE PORT OF HOUSTON TURNING BASIN.
CLEAN & GREEN PROGRAM - REMOVING TRASH AND DEBRIS IS CENTRAL TO BBP'S MISSION OF HELPING TO RESTORE BUFFALO BAYOU TO AN ECOLOGICALLY FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AND PROVIDING AN ENHANCED AMENITY FOR THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFIT OF HOUSTONIANS AND VISITORS. THE PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND PORT OF HOUSTON, REMOVES FLOATABLES FROM THE WATER AND ALONG THE BANKS OF THE BAYOU.BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP SPECIAL EVENTS - BBP OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING: - BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP REGATTA: ANNUAL 15-MILE CANOE AND KAYAK RACE ON BUFFALO BAYOU FROM VOSS ROAD TO ALLEN'S LANDING IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON, HELD ANNUALLY IN MARCH. - KIDS DAY: A FREE EVENT FILLED WITH FAMILY FUN, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, FOOD, PARK PERFORMERS, AND BAYOU BOAT RIDES, HELD ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER. - PONTOON BOAT RIDES: OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND INCLUDE BAT TOURS, HISTORY TOURS, AND PRIVATE CHARTERS. - WALKING TOURS: OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND INCLUDE PUBLIC ART TOURS, WELLNESS WALKS AND NATURE TOURS. - PUBLIC ART: BBP PRESENTS PUBLIC ART PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMING ALONG BUFFALO BAYOU THAT HIGHLIGHT NATURE, ILLUMINATE UNIQUE SITES, AND HONOR CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND HISTORIES.BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN BBP RESTORED AND REPURPOSED THIS UNDERGROUND CITY WATER RESERVOIR AND OPENED IT TO THE PUBLIC IN 2016. IN ADDITION TO TOURS HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THIS UNIQUE INDUSTRIAL SITE, BBP PRESENTS PERIODIC ART INSTALLATIONS IN THE SPACE.LAND ACQUISITION - BBP HAS AN ONGOING LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR TRAILS AND FACILITIES ALONG BOTH SIDES OF BUFFALO BAYOU FROM SHEPHERD DRIVE TO THE PORT OF HOUSTON TURNING BASIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne M Olson President | Officer | 40 | $215,108 |
Karen Farber VP External Affairs | 40 | $138,207 | |
Michele N Marvin VP Finance | Officer | 40 | $119,087 |
Leigh Mcburnett Chief Development Officer | 40 | $117,737 | |
Trudi Smith Director Of Programming | 40 | $107,273 | |
Shawn W Cloonan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Times Construction Inc Construction | 12/30/21 | $943,237 |
Millis Dev & Construction Construction | 12/30/21 | $611,870 |
Ced Houston Lighting Services | 12/30/21 | $277,300 |
Nadaaa Inc Design Services | 12/30/21 | $347,547 |
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Design Services | 12/30/21 | $305,305 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $602,395 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $571,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,798,207 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,264,439 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,971,702 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,013,407 |
| Investment income | $14,861 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $246,989 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$477 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$71,458 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,108 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,204,207 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $359,386 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,549 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,174,255 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,237 |
| Other employee benefits | $391,998 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,790 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,430 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,156 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,572 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,686,031 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,922 |
| Office expenses | $60,251 |
| Information technology | $70,397 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,878 |
| Travel | $28,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,803 |
| Interest | $51,221 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $377,902 |
| Insurance | $254,418 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,055,891 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,105,167 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,020,656 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,019,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,167 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $27,001 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $241,444 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,155,008 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $45,594,943 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,991,014 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $550,107 |
| 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 | $2,444,151 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,985,272 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,612,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,997,553 |
| 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 | $45,594,943 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Buffalo Bayou Partnership has awarded $632,558 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF HOUSTON PURPOSE: Park development | $370,000 |
CITY OF HOUSTON PURPOSE: Park development | $262,558 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Buffalo Bayou Partnership has recieved totaling $101,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PARKS AND URBAN GREENSPACES | $100,000 |
Keith And Mattie Stevenson Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Memorial Park Conservancy Inc Houston, TX | $57,193,296 | $32,425,782 |
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Houston, TX | $45,594,943 | $11,204,207 |
Parks And Wildlife Foundation Of Texas Inc Dallas, TX | $79,801,528 | $10,496,490 |
Brit Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $76,870,133 | $530,717 |
Lakewood Forest Fund Inc Cypress, TX | $1,655,383 | $2,059,583 |
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation New Orleans, LA | $40,562,240 | $1,613,829 |
Wildlife Conservation International Austin, TX | $962,082 | $1,156,966 |
Dsc Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $1,126,886 | $791,995 |
Womens Council Of The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden Dallas, TX | $776,998 | $597,873 |
Sustaining Our Urban Landscape Soul New Orleans, LA | $758,243 | $600,147 |
Lake Mcmurtry Friends Inc Stillwater, OK | $129,719 | $455,696 |
Dallas Arboretum Foundation Dallas, TX | $14,679,423 | $4,550,886 |