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← HOUSTON PARKS BOARD

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by HOUSTON PARKS BOARD.

Totals

Total revenue
$28,353,873
Total expenses
$23,792,122
Contributions and grants received
$13,442,329
Grants paid
$7,406,271
Program service revenue
$13,168,413
Investment income
$1,816,394
Other revenue
-$73,263
Total assets, end of year
$67,703,780
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,734,702
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$64,969,078
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$22,546,190
Management and general expenses
$732,170
Fundraising expenses
$513,762
Program service expenses (Part III)
$22,546,190

Program services were 94.8% 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

    $620,428

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $343,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $235,748

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $12,243,153

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $7,153,444

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Bayou Greenway maintenance

    total $11,674,800 · related or exempt $11,674,800

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

    total $1,493,613 · related or exempt $1,493,613

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,818,856 · excluded $1,818,856

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $6,230 · excluded $6,230

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $945,151

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

    securities $947,613

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$2,462

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$2,462 · excluded -$2,462

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $27,750

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

    $620,428

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $107,243

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$79,493 · excluded -$79,493

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $7,406,271 · program services $7,406,271

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,403,239 · program services $1,194,351 · management and general $107,879 · fundraising $101,009

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,621,705 · program services $2,234,591 · management and general $274,202 · fundraising $112,912

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $70,959 · program services $60,452 · management and general $6,735 · fundraising $3,772

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $233,118 · program services $198,600 · management and general $22,129 · fundraising $12,389

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $274,826 · program services $234,130 · management and general $26,089 · fundraising $14,607

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $107,167 · program services $106,301 · management and general $866

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $225,129 · management and general $225,129

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $6,797 · program services $6,797

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $242,450 · fundraising $242,450

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $24,444 · management and general $24,444

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,257,917 · program services $1,234,526 · management and general $21,829 · fundraising $1,562

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $209,297 · program services $206,243 · management and general $1,958 · fundraising $1,096

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $20,128 · program services $18,462 · management and general $1,068 · fundraising $598

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $337,071 · program services $325,707 · management and general $7,285 · fundraising $4,079

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $213,710 · program services $210,294 · management and general $2,190 · fundraising $1,226

  • 17 · Travel

    total $45,994 · program services $45,677 · management and general $203 · fundraising $114

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $57,574 · program services $57,373 · management and general $129 · fundraising $72

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $67,238 · program services $57,281 · management and general $6,383 · fundraising $3,574

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $87,681 · program services $86,633 · management and general $672 · fundraising $376

  • 24a · Other expenses: Park/bayou maintenance

    total $6,762,962 · program services $6,762,962

  • 24b · Other expenses: Construction and design

    total $1,523,317 · program services $1,523,317

  • 24c · Other expenses: Supplies and equipment

    total $534,967 · program services $530,646 · management and general $2,770 · fundraising $1,551

  • 24d · Other expenses: Graphics and printing

    total $58,161 · program services $45,576 · management and general $210 · fundraising $12,375

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $28,408,636 · end of year $26,649,341

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $12,898,441 · end of year $20,520,038

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,528,145 · end of year $1,578,570

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $316,363 · end of year $710,686

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $778,944 · end of year $134,683

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

    $10,863,275

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

    $429,081

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $9,773,631 · end of year $10,434,194

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $6,696,447 · end of year $7,651,926

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $838,393 · end of year $24,342

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $747,724 · end of year $1,106,093

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $106,850 · end of year $195,355

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

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

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $724,944 · end of year $1,336,897

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $26,496,110 · end of year $29,603,351

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $34,067,015 · end of year $35,365,727

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

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 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 $10,501,566 · Grants $671,804 · Revenue $11,674,800

  • 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.

    Expenses $8,104,497 · Grants $4,409,889 · Revenue $868,901

  • 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 2025 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.

    Expenses $3,718,669 · Grants $2,324,578 · Revenue $624,712

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

    Expenses $221,458

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

Listed in Part VII

  • Barron F Wallace

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 3 related

  • Joseph C Dilg

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cullen Geiselman Muse

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related

  • Thomas W Flaherty

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related

  • Maire A Baldwin

    Assistant Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Roxanne Almaraz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kristin Blomquist

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Deborah Cannon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Beto P Cardenas

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Michelle Colvard

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • George DeMontrond

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paula DesRoches

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Matt Dobbins

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Caton Fenz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lex Frieden

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mindy Hildebrand

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Sis Johnson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Margaret Warren Jones

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ann Lents

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Jackie Martin

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ruthie Miller

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steve Newton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jamie Farmer Patterson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris Porter

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Andrew Price

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Leslie Elkins Sasser

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Skelly

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Laura Spanjian

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Herman Stude

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Phoebe Tudor

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nina O'Leary Zilkha

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Beth White

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $366,559
    From this org
    $339,276
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,283
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $319,276
    Bonus
    $20,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,176
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,107
    Filer's total
    $366,559

  • Melanie Musgrove

    CFO (from Mar 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Denise Garcia

    Acc & Fin Dir (thru Sep 2022)

    Total calculated
    $115,228
    From this org
    $106,885
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,343
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Matt Nielson

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $197,249
    From this org
    $187,837
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,412
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $187,837
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,412
    Filer's total
    $197,249

  • Justin Schultz from July 2022

    Chief Planning & Strategy Officer

    Total calculated
    $87,707
    From this org
    $84,037
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,670
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Kira Elbert

    CDO (from Feb 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Matthew Rondot

    Conservation & Maintenance

    Total calculated
    $185,177
    From this org
    $169,955
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,222
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $169,955
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,801
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,421
    Filer's total
    $185,177

  • Richard W McNamara

    Capital Program Managing D

    Total calculated
    $177,209
    From this org
    $160,544
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,665
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,544
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,697
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,968
    Filer's total
    $177,209

  • Adrin P Biagas

    Land Acquisition Director

    Total calculated
    $146,048
    From this org
    $139,062
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,986
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • John Brandt

    Sr. Capital Projects Manager

    Total calculated
    $123,010
    From this org
    $107,972
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,038
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Lisa Graiff

    Sr. Capital Projects Manager

    Total calculated
    $123,095
    From this org
    $114,670
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,425
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Amanda Nunley

    Sr. GIS Manager

    Total calculated
    $128,562
    From this org
    $115,657
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,905
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related

  • Daniel Zirilli

    Sr. Capital Projects Manager

    Total calculated
    $135,176
    From this org
    $122,627
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,549
    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

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
14 February 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202440459349300149

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