Houston Parks Board, Inc. (The)
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
Houston Parks Board, Inc. (The) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Year, State Incorporated:
1976, TX
The Houston Parks Board's core programming falls into four main areas of activity: park acquisition, park improvement, advocacy and activation. Since 1976, Houston Parks Board has invested over $258 million supporting over 250 parks and creating more than 14,000 acres of new parks and trails. By 2020, Houston Parks Board will connect 150 miles of trails along Houston's major bayous to bring 1.5 million people within 1.5 miles of a greenway.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Houston Parks Board, Inc. (The)'s program expenses were:
| Bayou Greenways maintenance (Note 6) | $10,434,427 |
| City park improvements and additions | $7,962,403 |
| Bayou Greenways 2020 Projects (Note 5) | $3,720,773 |
| City-supported programs | $221,458 |
| Total Program Expenses | $22,339,061 |
Chief Executive
Beth White, President and CEO
Chair of the Board
Dr. Cullen Geiselman, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
36
Paid Staff Size
30
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals
Tax status information not available.
The following information is based on Houston Parks Board, Inc. (The)'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $12,491,878 |
| Bayou Greenways maintenance fee (Note 6) | $11,674,800 |
| Net investment return | $2,073,544 |
| Parks improvement project fees - HPB LGCC, Inc. (Note 5) | $1,493,613 |
| Special event - annual luncheon | $648,178 |
| Direct donor benefit costs - annual luncheon | $-107,243 |
| Total Income | $28,274,770 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $28,274,770 |
| Total expenses: | $23,785,449 |
| Program expenses | $22,339,061 |
| Fundraising expenses | $517,076 |
| Administrative expenses | $929,312 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,489,321 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $67,441,828 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $71,931,149 |
| Total Liabilities | $7,624,615 |
| Total Assets | $104,769,481 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas