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← HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY.

Totals

Total revenue
$20,484,997
Total expenses
$21,327,155
Contributions and grants received
$15,138,990
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$3,918,587
Investment income
$1,684,779
Other revenue
-$257,359
Total assets, end of year
$67,312,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,862,707
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$62,450,211
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$20,382,317
Management and general expenses
$320,007
Fundraising expenses
$624,831
Program service expenses (Part III)
$20,382,317

Program services were 95.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $224,127

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,396,399

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $13,518,464

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $13,261

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Park concessions, activities

    total $1,972,671 · related or exempt $1,972,671

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Garden facility rentals

    total $1,337,729 · related or exempt $1,337,729

  • 2c · Program service revenue: City maintenance fee revenue

    total $559,461 · related or exempt $559,461

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Guest Cafe, net

    total $48,726 · related or exempt $48,726

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,727,039 · excluded $1,727,039

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $11,417,311

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $11,459,571

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$42,260

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$42,260 · excluded -$42,260

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $119,775

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,396,399

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $377,134

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$257,359 · excluded -$257,359

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $393,346 · program services $187,072 · management and general $58,726 · fundraising $147,548

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,056,618 · program services $1,809,973 · management and general $66,444 · fundraising $180,201

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $49,425 · program services $44,264 · management and general $1,808 · fundraising $3,353

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $152,091 · program services $126,705 · management and general $7,433 · fundraising $17,953

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $184,227 · program services $150,635 · management and general $9,339 · fundraising $24,253

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $31,213 · management and general $31,213

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $40,015 · management and general $40,015

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $519,573 · program services $428,748 · management and general $2,507 · fundraising $88,318

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $8,457 · program services $5,549 · fundraising $2,908

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $221,955 · program services $19,472 · management and general $90,358 · fundraising $112,125

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $93,900 · program services $78,967 · management and general $1,887 · fundraising $13,046

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $682,158 · program services $653,043 · management and general $5,651 · fundraising $23,464

  • 17 · Travel

    total $15,672 · program services $11,445 · management and general $3,298 · fundraising $929

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,517 · program services $2,303 · management and general $85 · fundraising $129

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $116,313 · program services $114,924 · management and general $358 · fundraising $1,031

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $133,043 · program services $130,320 · management and general $636 · fundraising $2,087

  • 24a · Other expenses: Construction expenses

    total $14,019,035 · program services $14,019,035

  • 24b · Other expenses: Planning & design

    total $1,921,017 · program services $1,921,017

  • 24c · Other expenses: City commission expense

    total $441,964 · program services $441,964

  • 24d · Other expenses: Planting expenses

    total $160,056 · program services $160,056

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $84,560 · program services $76,825 · management and general $249 · fundraising $7,486

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $66,104 · end of year $1,393

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,100,043 · end of year $7,254,294

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $12,760,652 · end of year $16,729,706

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $131,339 · end of year $118,418

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $114,601 · end of year $81,474

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,109,065

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,981,731

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $209,507 · end of year $127,334

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $43,979,972 · end of year $37,772,622

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $4,741,268 · end of year $4,637,589

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $676,502 · end of year $590,088

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $828,454 · end of year $4,485,538

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $418,504 · end of year $377,169

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $24,303,972 · end of year $29,131,089

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $38,229,058 · end of year $33,319,122

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Conservancy enhances and maintains Hermann Park (one of Houston's most historic and popular green spaces), manages impressive renovations of the Park, and is responsible for extensive reforestation efforts and maintenance initiatives in the Park.

  • See Schedule OPlanning, Design and Construction: In 2015, after working with the prominent landscape architecture firm, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), the Conservancy finalized an updated master plan to guide park improvements for the next twenty years. This plan addresses and utilizes public feedback, as well as identifies several areas of the park that were underdeveloped. In all, the updated master plan will bring improvements to 233 of Hermann Park's 445 acres. The Conservancy is moving forward with the first major phase of the MVVA master plan, the Play Your Park campaign. Launched in 2019, the Conservancy's Play Your Park campaign focused on the next priority project including a new Fund for Public Art to bring innovative and immersive art exhibitions to Hermann Park, the McWilliams Dog Park and the signature project, the Commons. The Commons is a multi-use, 26-acre area located between Cambridge Street, Fannin Street, the Houston Zoo edge, and McGovern Lake. The development includes a large play garden, shaded outdoor seating areas, food service, seven acres of revitalized habitat, public art zones, and an expansive free-play lawn space. There is truly something for everyone in this project! Construction began on the Commons in April 2022 with completion planned for April 2024.The McWilliams Dog Park fulfills the community's most-requested feature to be added to Hermann Park. The dog park site is located on an elevated portion of land along Brays Bayou. This thoughtfully designed dog park offers separate areas for small and large dogs, areas to rest for both dogs and their owners, an interactive water feature, plenty of natural shade as well as dedicated surface parking. Landscape architects at Lauren Griffith Associates developed the design of the dog park, creating a space as beautiful as it is fun. The Conservancy has started working with MVVA on the design of two additional projects identified in the master plan, namely improvements to Bayou Parkland and improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle trails network through Hermann Park.

    Expenses $16,400,987 · Revenue $559,461

  • See Schedule OPark Programs and Maintenance: The Conservancy's maintenance program assists the Houston Parks and Recreation Department with the ongoing upkeep of Hermann Park. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning the Park's greenspace, water features, and hardscapes; planting and watering trees, weeding, and enhancing the park grounds and amenities. The Conservancy solely manages the maintenance program for the 15-acre McGovern Centennial Gardens. Conservancy maintenance and horticulture staff keep the Gardens in top condition, ensuring that it is well tended throughout each season. The Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion and Celebration Garden, rental venues at McGovern Centennial Gardens, are available to host private events in an elegant urban garden setting. The Conservancy recently renovated the historic clubhouse known as Lott Hall as an additional rental venue. The volunteer program supports Conservancy staff throughout the Park and creates a connection between the Park and the community. Volunteers are involved with Park maintenance, horticulture activities as well as HPC's urban land management program, which includes forestry, restoration and conservation efforts. The forestry program allows the Conservancy to protect the current tree canopy and also strategically plan for the future canopy to benefit the next generation of Houstonians.The Conservancy offers free educational programs throughout the year such as the Garden and Nature Series in the Family Garden as well as community special events including Run in the Park, Park to Port Bike Ride and the Kite Festival.

    Expenses $2,147,069

  • See Schedule OVisitor Services: The Visitor Services department was developed in 2008 when Hermann Park Conservancy was awarded, by the City of Houston, the contract to manage the Hermann Park Railroad. Visitor Services oversees and operates the train and pedal boats, and coordinates activities with the Conservancy Gift Shop, cafes and food vendors throughout the Park. The department hosts special programs at Lake Plaza, including a yearly birthday party for the Park's namesake, George Hermann, as well as the holiday train, a festive holiday party with arts and crafts and other activities, and Student Performances in the Park. Approximately 40 staff members are responsible for creating an exciting and memorable experience for Park visitors and keeping Lake Plaza operating efficiently and safely.

    Expenses $1,834,261 · Revenue $3,359,126

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kristy Bradshaw

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Cece Fowler

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John Bishop

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kevin Bonebrake

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Gloria Luna Bounds

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Divya Brown

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Buddy Carruth

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • John Clutterbuck

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Danny David

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Viviana Denechaud

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Paula DesRoches

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Milane Duncan-Frantz

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Morgan Garvey

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Glen Gondo

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Morgan Hollins

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Richard Holt

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Ann Kennedy

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Carey Kirkpatrick

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jordan Kozar

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sharon McLaughlin

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Laura McWilliams

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Joe Meppelink

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Yuzuru Nagawa

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Terrylin G Neale

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • H Joe Nelson III

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Adrian Patterson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tina Arias Peterman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Brian Rollins

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kaitlyn Scheurich

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Heidi Smith

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sebastien Solar

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Josh Solera

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Craig Stone

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ishwaria Subbiah

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Y Ping Sun

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Troy Thacker

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nicola Fuentes Toubia

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alex Triantaphyllis

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Stephanie Tsuru

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Phoebe Tudor

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sonny Villarreal

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Doreen Stoller

    President

    Total calculated
    $225,248
    From this org
    $211,028
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,220
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $211,028
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,604
    Nontaxable benefits
    $5,616
    Filer's total
    $225,248

  • Gary Pittman

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $118,400
    From this org
    $117,030
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,370
    Hours/week
    40

  • Oscar Carmona

    COO

    Total calculated
    $119,812
    From this org
    $109,720
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,092
    Hours/week
    40

  • Fani Qano

    Project Manager

    Total calculated
    $129,688
    From this org
    $119,075
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,613
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • Hermann Park Landlord LLC

    Excluded · Historic property leasing · TX · 90% owned · share of income -$69,850 · share of assets $4,444,890

    Directly controlled by Hermann Park Conservancy

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • Hermann Park Manager LLC

    C · Historic property management · TX · 100% owned · share of income -$69,568 · share of assets $4,401,798 · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Hermann Park Conservancy

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
10 May 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202411319349305001

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