Totals
- Total revenue
- $15,541,142
- Total expenses
- $10,117,667
- Contributions and grants received
- $9,888,331
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $4,611,116
- Investment income
- $1,277,874
- Other revenue
- -$236,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,922,204
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,717,408
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $62,204,796
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $8,714,220
- Management and general expenses
- $661,673
- Fundraising expenses
- $741,774
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $8,714,220
Program services were 86.1% 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.
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1b · Membership dues
$228,241
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1c · Fundraising events
$1,145,325
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$8,514,765
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$11,394
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2a · Program service revenue: Park concessions, activities
total $3,103,203 · related or exempt $3,103,203
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2b · Program service revenue: Garden facility rentals
total $888,055 · related or exempt $888,055
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2c · Program service revenue: City maintenance fee revenue
total $619,858 · related or exempt $619,858
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3 · Investment income
total $1,187,264 · unrelated business -$4,790 · excluded $1,192,054
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $260,836 · other assets $100,000
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $217,780 · other assets $52,446
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $43,056 · other assets $47,554
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $90,610 · excluded $90,610
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$107,875
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$1,145,325
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$344,054
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$236,179 · excluded -$236,179
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $500,361 · program services $260,292 · management and general $122,320 · fundraising $117,749
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,876,587 · program services $2,439,859 · management and general $167,332 · fundraising $269,396
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $49,219 · program services $42,457 · management and general $1,336 · fundraising $5,426
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $304,748 · program services $245,297 · management and general $25,763 · fundraising $33,688
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $262,193 · program services $209,977 · management and general $22,260 · fundraising $29,956
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $38,125 · management and general $38,125
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $56,000 · management and general $56,000
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11g · Fees: other
total $917,752 · program services $762,281 · management and general $49,204 · fundraising $106,267
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $37,486 · program services $35,116 · management and general $779 · fundraising $1,591
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13 · Office expenses
total $229,652 · program services $28,620 · management and general $106,266 · fundraising $94,766
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14 · Information technology
total $275,784 · program services $227,124 · management and general $21,150 · fundraising $27,510
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16 · Occupancy
total $961,925 · program services $906,918 · management and general $23,136 · fundraising $31,871
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17 · Travel
total $64,111 · program services $37,970 · management and general $22,481 · fundraising $3,660
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20 · Interest
total $184,975 · program services $184,975
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $256,752 · program services $248,801 · management and general $3,498 · fundraising $4,453
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23 · Insurance
total $110,549 · program services $104,624 · management and general $2,023 · fundraising $3,902
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24a · Other expenses: Construction expenses
total $1,539,619 · program services $1,539,619
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24b · Other expenses: City commission expense
total $619,675 · program services $619,675
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24c · Other expenses: Planning & design
total $457,813 · program services $457,813
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24d · Other expenses: Event expenses
total $214,618 · program services $203,079 · fundraising $11,539
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24e · All other expenses
total $159,723 · program services $159,723
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $519,331 · end of year $680,387
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $4,177,399 · end of year $12,392,503
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $13,627,825 · end of year $9,007,774
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $194,034 · end of year $150,923
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $119,324 · end of year $150,034
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$3,359,617
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$1,996,012
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $1,269,309 · end of year $1,363,605
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $32,065,488 · end of year $36,990,689
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $411,923 · end of year $406,901
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13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $4,559,060 · end of year $4,339,607
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $444,603 · end of year $439,781
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $3,138,728 · end of year $744,403
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $288,232 · end of year $280,293
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
end of year $2,692,712
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $37,235,494 · end of year $38,493,224
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $16,725,842 · end of year $23,711,572
Mission and programs · 2024
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.
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Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) exists to ensure that Hermann Park remains one of the most vibrant, welcoming, and well-used urban parks in the country. As a public-private partner to the City of Houston, HPC focuses on long-term planning, capital improvements, stewardship, and visitor services across the Park's 445 acres. Current activities include the operation of major Park assets such as the McGovern Centennial Gardens, Lott Hall, McWilliams Dog Park, and the Commons - a new destination for play and gathering. HPC oversees volunteer and conservation programs, forestry management, and earned income strategies that support long-term care. Continued on Schedule O. At the same time, HPC is executing a 10-year implementation plan to bring to life the Park's final components of the updated master plan - an ambitious, community-informed vision that meets the needs of today while building for future generations.Park Programs and Maintenance: Stewardship and Park Operations: Hermann Park Conservancy stewards the Park's natural landscapes, tree canopy, and high-use public spaces with a focus on long-term environmental health and exceptional daily care. With the openings of the Commons and McWilliams Dog Park, Conservancy-managed acreage has more than doubled. These destinations now join the McGovern Centennial Gardens as areas under full Conservancy management, contributing to a 30 percent increase in annual operational needs. Through the urban land management, forestry, and maintenance programs, the Conservancy oversees more than 13,000 trees, leads habitat restoration efforts across the Park, and cares for these spaces with the support of expert horticulture staff, a natural areas team, and a Park-wide maintenance program that supplements the City's work, including regular care in the Japanese Garden. HPC's robust volunteer program, established in 2003, further strengthens this stewardship and mission, contributing more than 30,000 hours of Park care each year. Community Engagement and Programming: Hermann Park Conservancy enriches the visitor experience through free or low-cost programming that welcomes Houstonians of all ages into the Park. Our community offerings span beloved annual traditions and new creative initiatives, including the internationally recognized "The Great Elephant Migration" installation, which brought 100 extraordinary, life-sized elephant sculptures into the landscape. Signature events such as the Park to Port Bike Ride and Run in the Park remain core touchpoints for thousands of residents each year, building connection and encouraging active enjoyment of the Park's greenspaces. With Art in the Park, the public art program established in 2014, the Conservancy continues to present rotating public art and cultural installations that invite curiosity, exploration, and repeat visitation. Other ongoing programming further animates the Park, including student performances, the Garden & Nature Series, and a growing array of workshops, family activities, and topic-based events. This type of community engagement is an evolving priority for the Conservancy, and we intend to deepen, expand, and diversify programming in the years ahead so that Hermann Park remains a place of learning, creativity, and joy for all who visit.
Expenses $4,180,522
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Visitor Services and Facility Rentals: The Conservancy's visitor services and facility rentals are earned income areas and provide popular amenities and offerings for Park visitors. The visitor services department operates the Hermann Park Railroad, pedal boats, Park cafes, Lott Family Carousel, and oversees the gift shop in Lake Plaza. We also receive revenue from the facility rentals program for spaces available in the McGovern Centennial Gardens and Lott Hall. When the Commons opened in 2024, income opportunities were part of the operational plans. These include rental of the site's three pavilions, an improved Hermann Park Railroad stop, and the addition of a carousel as a new park amenity.
Expenses $2,396,987 · Revenue $3,991,258
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Planning, Design, and Construction: Hermann Park Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Houston and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, developed a new master plan in 2017 that reimagines the Park through the lenses of play, nature, access, and mobility - priorities identified through extensive community input. With transformational projects like the Commons and the McWilliams Dog Park now complete, HPC is launching a coordinated 10-year final projects plan. Continued on Schedule O. This plan includes restoration or renovation of the following areas: - North Lake restoration and habitat enhancement- Restoration of the Japanese Garden- Historic Golf Course improvements- Expansion of the Greenway Connection and the Loop Trail- Renovation of the Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center and surrounding recreation areas- Improvement and expansion of maintenance and operations facilities- Comprehensive connectivity enhancements and improvements in and around the Park- Fannin Parking Garage and Skybridge - Bayou Parkland restoration- A reimagined Park CenterTogether, these projects will dramatically improve the visitor experience, increase access and mobility, restore natural systems, and create new opportunities for programming and recreation. The Conservancy has quietly begun fundraising efforts for this vision plan and will continue to move toward a public launch of this campaign, which totals over $312 million at current estimate.
Expenses $2,136,711 · Revenue $619,858
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell
Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
John Bishop
Vice Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brian Rollins
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kevin Bonebrake
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kristy Bradshaw
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
- 1
-
Janet F Clark
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Paula DesRoches
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
SE Cody Dick
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Milane Duncan-Frantz
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Mik Ebisu
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Cece Fowler
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Akemi Fuji-Saitoh
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Morgan Garvey
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Endira Hawkins
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Morgan U Hollins
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Linda Hunsaker
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
George W Johnston
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Demetra C Jones
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Ann Kennedy
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Carey Kirkpatrick
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
William A Lumpkin
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 C McWilliams
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Joe Meppelink
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Terrylin G Neale
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
H Joe Nelson III
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Tina Arias Peterman
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Cory Quarles
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Kaitlyn Scheurich
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Sebastien Solar
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Josh Solera
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Craig Stone
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sadami Sugimoto
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Y Ping Sun
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Troy Thacker
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Brian J Thomas
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Nicola Fuentes Toubia
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Stephanie K Tsuru
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Phoebe Tudor
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sonny Villarreal
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Cara Lambright
President (as of 08/24)
- Total calculated
- $142,039
- From this org
- $138,498
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,541
- Hours/week
- 40
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Doreen Stoller
President (thru 08/24)
- Total calculated
- $179,681
- From this org
- $175,967
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,714
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $158,117
- Bonus
- $17,850
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $3,714
- Filer's total
- $179,681
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Gary Pittman
CFO
- Total calculated
- $135,954
- From this org
- $130,436
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,518
- Hours/week
- 40
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Kyle Wolfe
COO
- Total calculated
- $121,534
- From this org
- $108,531
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $13,003
- Hours/week
- 40
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Fani Qano
Project Manager
- Total calculated
- $162,858
- From this org
- $149,997
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $12,861
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $130,626
- Bonus
- $19,371
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $6,010
- Nontaxable benefits
- $6,851
- Filer's total
- $162,858
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Michele Andrews
Senior Dir. - Advancement
- Total calculated
- $120,812
- From this org
- $109,540
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $11,272
- Hours/week
- 40
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Iris Clawson-Davis
Senior Dir. - Greenspace
- Total calculated
- $116,308
- From this org
- $109,457
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $6,851
- 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.
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Hermann Park Landlord LLC
Excluded · Historic property leasing · TX · 90% owned · share of income -$62,140 · share of assets $4,317,782
Directly controlled by Hermann Park Conservancy
Related corporations and trusts
Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.
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Hermann Park Manager LLC
C · Historic property management · TX · 100% owned · share of income -$61,863 · share of assets $4,275,232 · controlled entity
Directly controlled by Hermann Park Conservancy
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 22 April 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.5
- Source object
- 202611129349300521
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