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← HOUSTON PARKS BOARD

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by HOUSTON PARKS BOARD.

Totals

Total revenue
$51,351,344
Total expenses
$27,155,990
Contributions and grants received
$35,391,087
Grants paid
$9,896,649
Program service revenue
$13,283,390
Investment income
$2,739,977
Other revenue
-$63,110
Total assets, end of year
$97,529,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,622,815
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$89,906,927
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$25,131,971
Management and general expenses
$1,237,821
Fundraising expenses
$786,198
Program service expenses (Part III)
$25,131,971

Program services were 92.5% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $663,339

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $359,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $34,368,748

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $23,239,455

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Bayou Greenways maintenance

    total $12,036,719 · related or exempt $12,036,719

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Park improvement project fees

    total $1,246,671 · related or exempt $1,246,671

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $3,071,234 · excluded $3,071,234

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $409 · excluded $409

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $3,920,288

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

    securities $4,251,545

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$331,257

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$331,257 · excluded -$331,257

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $45,000

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

    $663,339

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $108,519

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$63,519 · excluded -$63,519

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $9,896,649 · program services $9,896,649

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,665,599 · program services $1,376,981 · management and general $115,013 · fundraising $173,605

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,139,572 · program services $2,255,458 · management and general $664,065 · fundraising $220,049

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $117,082 · program services $95,019 · management and general $11,336 · fundraising $10,727

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $414,023 · program services $337,959 · management and general $39,082 · fundraising $36,982

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $332,730 · program services $276,514 · management and general $28,884 · fundraising $27,332

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $244,192 · program services $242,793 · management and general $719 · fundraising $680

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $185,500 · management and general $185,500

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $18,333 · program services $18,333

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $287,478 · fundraising $287,478

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $30,663 · management and general $30,663

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $975,333 · program services $838,575 · management and general $135,340 · fundraising $1,418

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $223,650 · program services $217,238 · management and general $3,294 · fundraising $3,118

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $214,221 · program services $195,213 · management and general $8,651 · fundraising $10,357

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $144,341 · program services $138,175 · management and general $3,168 · fundraising $2,998

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $289,553 · program services $286,645 · management and general $1,494 · fundraising $1,414

  • 17 · Travel

    total $59,942 · program services $59,311 · management and general $324 · fundraising $307

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $90,676 · program services $89,900 · management and general $399 · fundraising $377

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $81,398 · program services $67,646 · management and general $7,066 · fundraising $6,686

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $115,097 · program services $113,992 · management and general $568 · fundraising $537

  • 24a · Other expenses: Park/bayou maintenance

    total $7,614,154 · program services $7,614,154

  • 24b · Other expenses: Supplies and equipment

    total $579,994 · program services $575,606 · management and general $2,255 · fundraising $2,133

  • 24c · Other expenses: Construction and design

    total $435,810 · program services $435,810

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $26,649,341 · end of year $31,057,020

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $20,520,038 · end of year $44,897,350

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,578,570 · end of year $2,014,129

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $710,686 · end of year $539,401

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $134,683 · end of year $75,083

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

    $10,721,028

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

    $510,479

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $10,434,194 · end of year $10,210,549

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $7,651,926 · end of year $8,707,299

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $24,342 · end of year $28,911

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,106,093 · end of year $1,271,791

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $195,355 · end of year $5,383,165

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $96,357 · end of year $96,357

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,336,897 · end of year $871,502

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $29,603,351 · end of year $31,410,806

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $35,365,727 · end of year $58,496,121

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The Houston Parks Board mission is to expand, improve, and protect parks and greenspace in the Houston region.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To expand, improve, and protect parks and greenspace in the Houston region.

  • 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 and trails 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.

    Expenses $13,801,868 · Grants $2,910,344 · Revenue $12,036,719

  • 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 bayou connections, neighborhood park projects, 50/50 Park Partners, and regional parks such as MacGregor Park and Hill at Sims Park.

    Expenses $9,026,487 · Grants $5,594,660 · Revenue $997,711

  • 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 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 2027 completion, this project will provide access to over 3,000 acres of green space, 150 plus miles of new trails, improved flood prevention, and equitable access to parks, thus improving the quality of life for all Houstonians.

    Expenses $1,984,767 · Grants $1,391,645 · Revenue $248,960

  • The Houston Parks Board assists with special projects to promote cultural activities and athletic events and manages trust accounts for City of Houston supported park and community programs.

    Expenses $318,849

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Cullen Geiselman Muse

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Barron Wallace

    Immediate Past Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Herman Stude

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Kristin Garcia Blomquist

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Sis Johnson

    Asst Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Tom Flaherty

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Maire Baldwin

    Asst Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Domingo Barrios

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Deborah Cannon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Alberto P Cardenas Jr

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Taylor Chapman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Wendy Montoya Cloonan

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Michelle Colvard

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Sheila Condon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • George DeMontrond

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Paula Gilmer DesRoches

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Matt Dobbins

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Caton Fenz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Jonathan Fombonne

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Chris Foster

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Lex Frieden

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Chris George

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Tara Hemmer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Richard Hinojosa

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Morgan Hollins

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Ryan Jewett

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Jacqueline S Martin

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Ruthie Miller

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Steve Newton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Adrian Patterson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Jamie Farmer Patterson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Christopher D Porter

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Leslie Elkins Sasser

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Laura Spanjian

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Anthony Thomas

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Nina O'Leary Zilka

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.1 related
  • Beth White

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $381,942
    From this org
    $352,712
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,230
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $352,712
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,850
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,380
    Filer's total
    $381,942
  • Matt Nielson

    COO (thru Jun 24)

    Total calculated
    $216,655
    From this org
    $204,664
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,991
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $204,664
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,991
    Filer's total
    $216,655
  • Kira Elbert

    Chief Adv Officer

    Total calculated
    $201,293
    From this org
    $187,650
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,643
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $187,650
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,777
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,866
    Filer's total
    $201,293
  • Melanie Musgrove

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $196,757
    From this org
    $185,110
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,647
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,110
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $2,724
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,923
    Filer's total
    $196,757
  • Justin Schultz

    Chief Program Officer

    Total calculated
    $209,195
    From this org
    $189,943
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,252
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $189,943
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,866
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,386
    Filer's total
    $209,195
  • Richard McNamara

    Director of Capital Projects

    Total calculated
    $188,394
    From this org
    $168,421
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,973
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $168,421
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,168
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,805
    Filer's total
    $188,394
  • Matthew Rondot

    Conservation & Maintenance Director

    Total calculated
    $197,824
    From this org
    $180,281
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,543
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $180,281
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,280
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,263
    Filer's total
    $197,824
  • Adrin Biagas

    Director of Land Acquisition

    Total calculated
    $157,589
    From this org
    $150,055
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,534
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $150,055
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,988
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,546
    Filer's total
    $157,589
  • Amanda Edwards

    General Counsel

    Total calculated
    $149,432
    From this org
    $139,169
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,263
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Daniel Zirilli

    Sr Capital Projects Mgr

    Total calculated
    $142,060
    From this org
    $126,821
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,239
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Amanda Nunley

    Sr GIS Manager

    Total calculated
    $137,323
    From this org
    $122,040
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,283
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Lisa Graiff

    Sr Capital Projects Mgr

    Total calculated
    $131,604
    From this org
    $121,090
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,514
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

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 · 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

  • Houston Parks Board LGC Inc

    $5,687,946

    Land, design, and construction project

  • City of Houston

    $135,010

    Land funding

  • City of Pasadena

    $0

    Land conveyance

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • Houston Parks Board LGC Inc

    170(c)(1) · Provide support for the City's park system · TX

    Directly controlled by City of Houston

  • The Houston Parks Board Foundation

    501(c)(3) · Provide support for Houston Parks Board · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Houston Parks Board

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202540459349301004

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