Katy Prairie Conservancy

Organization Overview

Katy Prairie Conservancy is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Katy Prairie Conservancy employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Katy Prairie Conservancy 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, Katy Prairie Conservancy generated $11.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROTECTING THE COASTAL PRAIRIE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS WILDLIFE AND THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND CONSERVATION - THE COASTAL PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY (CPC, FORMERLY KNOWN AS KATY PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY) PROTECTS COASTAL PRAIRIE, WETLANDS, AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION LANDS AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION LANDS THROUGH A BARGAIN SALE ARRANGEMENT, RECEIPT OF DONATED CONSERVATION LANDS TO CPC, RECEIPT OF DONATED TRADE LANDS TO CPC, DONATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO CPC, AND PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ON CONSERVATION LANDS IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS. CONSERVATION LANDS ARE HELD IN PERMANENT TRUST AND ARE MAINTAINED FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH THE WILDLIFE THAT INHABIT THE LANDS AND THE PUBLIC WHO ENJOY VISITING CPC'S PRESERVES.


LAND STEWARDSHIP - CPC MONITORS ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THAT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EASEMENT ARE FOLLOWED AND THAT THE LAND RETAINS ITS CONSERVATION VALUES. CPC ESTABLISHES BASELINE DATA ON ALL ITS EASEMENTS SO IT CAN TRACK CHANGES OVER TIME THROUGH REGULAR MONITORING PROTOCOLS. CPC DEVELOPS DETAILED MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR ITS FEE-OWNED PROPERTIES TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES (INCLUDING CHINESE TALLOW, MCCARTNEY ROSE, FERAL HOGS AND OTHER FERAL ANIMALS) AND TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THESE LANDS BY RESTORING OR CREATING WETLANDS AND ENHANCING AND RESTORING NATIVE GRASSLANDS.


LAND MANAGEMENT & RESTORATION - DURING 2003-2004, CPC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURCHASED A MAJORITY INTEREST IN THE HISTORIC WARREN RANCH, A 6,000-ACRE WORKING CATTLE RANCH. IT'S PART OF CPC'S MISSION TO PROTECT THE UNIQUE SCENIC, HISTORIC, AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE KATY PRAIRIE. WELL-MANAGED FARMLAND SHELTERS WILDLIFE, SUPPLIES SCENIC OPEN SPACE, AND HELPS FILTER IMPURITIES FROM OUR AIR AND WATER. WARREN RANCH'S AGRICULTURAL LANDS OFFER MANY OTHER BENEFITS: PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; OUTDOOR RECREATION, INCLUDING BIRD WATCHING, HUNTING, AND NATURE TOURS; IMPROVED FLOOD PROTECTION; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ECO-TOURISM; ENHANCED WILDLIFE HABITAT; RECHARGE ZONES FOR THE AREA'S AQUIFERS; EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR AREA YOUTH; LOCAL FOOD SOURCES; AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGES IN ECOLOGY AND LAND MANAGEMENT.


PUBLIC OUTREACH - CPC WORKS WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO TRACK AND MONITOR PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THAT MAY AFFECT CPC'S LANDS, INCLUDING MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND ROAD PLANS, FLOOD CONTROL INITIATIVES, AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT TAX INCENTIVES. CPC OFFERS EVENTS, TOURS, AND PROGRAMS TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF ITS PROTECTED LANDS. IN ADDITION, CPC ALSO HOSTS SMALL GROUP TOURS (WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSERVATION ENTITIES AND AREA NATURALISTS) AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. INTERPRETIVE SIGNS AND FIELD GUIDES ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND EXPANDED OUTREACH AND MARKETING EFFORTS THROUGH CPC'S WEBSITE AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER BROADEN AUDIENCE REACH. CPC HAS ALSO DEVELOPED PROGRAMMING AT AREA SCHOOLS AND PARKS TO MAKE PEOPLE MORE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAIRIES TO THE REGION. CPC ALSO PROVIDES EXTENSIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WHEN VISITING ITS PRESERVES IS NOT POSSIBLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Anne Piacentini
President & CEO
$165,000
Elisa Donovan
VP & General Counsel
$101,500
Darryl Anderson
Chairman
$0
Paige Navarro
Vice Chair
$0
Iris Poteet
Secretary
$0
Sam Hix
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $194,189
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,258,837
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,471,850
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,453,026
Total Program Service Revenue$507,377
Investment income $3,823
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $6,854
Net Rental Income $145,950
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,926,715
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,043,745

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Katy Prairie Conservancy has recieved totaling $4,485,722.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Galveston Bay Foundation

Kemah, TX

PURPOSE: Land conservation

$3,721,446
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc

Greenville, SC

PURPOSE: HEALTHY WATERSHED CONSORTIUM

$188,464
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: PROTECTED LANDS PROGRAM

$125,000
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION - SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EFFORTS

$80,000
$51,000
Baker Hughes Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,082,285
Earnings$269,663
Net Contributions$576,726
Ending Balance$1,928,674

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