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Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Environment · HOUSTON, TX · EIN 76-0183954

About

See Schedule OEstablished in 1986, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is the non-profit transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou. The organization's geographic focus is the 10-square mile stretch of the bayou that flows from Shepherd Drive, through the heart of downtown into the East End, and on to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. BBP creates and cares for inclusive public spaces such as Buffalo Bayou Park, constructs hike and bike trails, removes trash and debris from the waterway, and promotes the economic and social well-being of surrounding neighborhoods through affordable housing. BBP also activates the bayou with unique programs, public art, volunteer events and recreational opportunities that enrich Houston's quality of life.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
64
Volunteers
2,701

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$40.2M
Expenses
$10.6M
Assets
$75.3M
Liabilities
$5.1M

Financial history

$40.2M$20.1M$0
16171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $40.2M · Avg: $14.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$9K
Grants Given
BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP
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Address

1019 Commerce Street Suite 200
Houston, TX, 77002-170

Governance

Voting board members35
Independent members35
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.1%
Permanent endowment %99.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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