About
The Houston Parks Board mission is to expand, improve, and protect parks and greenspace in the Houston region.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-06-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $51.4M · Avg: $29.9M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Address
300 N Post OAK LN
Houston, TX, 77024-590
Governance
Voting board members36
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
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Permanent endowment %41.2%
Endowment held by related orgYes
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$287K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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