Center for Houston's Future
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Center for Houston's Future meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Center for Houston's Future works to solve our region's toughest problems by engaging diverse leaders, providing impactful research, and defining actionable strategies.
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, TX
The Region’s Think Tank conducts programs/services in three areas, Leadership, Research, and Solutions: Business Civic Leadership Forums - Identifies, informs, and engages diverse business leaders committed to creating a successful future. The total number of Leadership Forum graduates has risen to 783! LeadershipNEXT - Seminar for next-generation, millennial leaders, provides insights about the 21st Century global economy and offers leadership opportunities. Customized Consulting Services - Fully customized sessions teach unique skills such as, greater corporate social responsibility, more effective civic leadership, and strategic planning. Sessions include overview of Houston as the most diverse city in the nation, plus regional historical events, demographics and attitudes. Regional Nine - Twice-yearly meetings with County Judges of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Liberty and Waller Counties, plus Mayor of Houston.
Convened and facilitated by CHF, elected officials meet in a private, constructive environment, where cross-jurisdictional challenges such as transportation, the environment, disaster preparedness and recovery, and legislative issues are addressed. Community Indicators - Region’s report card on achieving a balance between the social, ecological and economic factors necessary for a competitive, sustainable region. Annual Indicator Report is released at Community Indicators Symposium at George R. Brown Convention Center. My Degree Counts - Regional public engagement campaign to increase two-year and four-year college graduation rates. Scenarios 2040 - Largest public-interest, business-led, regional scenario planning project in the country, based on rigorous research, analysis and community feedback. Summer Salons - Series of panel discussions with big-picture thinkers and regional experts on topics like Education, Technology, and Health.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Center for Houston's Future's program expenses were:
| Program Services | $1,195,211 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,195,211 |
Chair of the Board
Cindy Yeildling, Senior Vice President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
BP - Retired
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
5
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Center for Houston's Future's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions of cash | $1,098,047 |
| Events | $283,941 |
| Tuition | $209,600 |
| Contributions of nonfinancial assets (Note 7) | $138,368 |
| Direct donor benefit costs | $-45,627 |
| Total Income | $1,684,329 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $1,684,329 |
| Total expenses: | $1,660,785 |
| Program expenses | $1,195,211 |
| Fundraising expenses | $175,360 |
| Administrative expenses | $290,214 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $23,544 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $272,862 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $296,406 |
| Total Liabilities | $309,297 |
| Total Assets | $605,703 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas