Houston Botanic Garden
- Assets
- $41.6m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3695294
Organization Overview
Houston Botanic Garden is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Houston Botanic Garden employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Houston Botanic Garden generated $5.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING LIFE THROUGH DISCOVERY, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH DISCOVERY, EDUCATION, AND THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE GARDEN GRAND OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2020 WAS A MAJOR ADDITION TO THE CITY'S CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS AND GROWING LIST OF URBAN GREEN SPACES. LOCATED A SHORT DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN, THE 132-ACRE SITE IS FILLED WITH HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS, NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS, AND WALKING TRAILS. THROUGH COLLECTIONS, INTERPRETATION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE GARDEN PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT PLANTS, CONSERVATION, AND NATURE; CONNECTS HOUSTONIANS ACROSS DIFFERENT CULTURES AND ETHNICITIES; AND CLOSES AN EXISTING GAP IN THE WORLD-CLASS CITY'S AMENITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE GARDEN ALSO PARTICIPATES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND THE CONSERVATION OF THE PLANET'S PRECIOUS PLANT BIODIVERSITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claudia Gee Vassar President & General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $220,500 |
Emily Baker Director Of Finance (thru 05/21) | Officer | 40 | $41,920 |
James A Reeder Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Melbern G Glasscock Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alberto P Cardenas Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy S Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
De Harvey Builders Construction | 12/30/21 | $3,185,463 |
Sony Music Entertainment Lighting Design | 12/30/21 | $1,862,380 |
Landscape Art Grounds Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $121,105 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $239,807 |
| Fundraising events | $181,752 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $311,150 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,866,800 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,084,459 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,599,509 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,901,176 |
| Investment income | $576 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $92,384 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,562 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $62,790 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,689,195 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $278,499 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,660 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,212,854 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,458 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,020 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $912 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,195 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $565,762 |
| Advertising and promotion | $72,603 |
| Office expenses | $214,531 |
| Information technology | $141,425 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $271,416 |
| Travel | $8,042 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,437,042 |
| Insurance | $24,820 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,544,787 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,313,544 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,618 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,349,987 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $33,311 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,028 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,855,551 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $41,581,039 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,789,003 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $147,337 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $150,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,835,868 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,922,208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,694,130 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $964,701 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $41,581,039 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Houston Botanic Garden has recieved totaling $62,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PARKS AND URBAN GREENSPACES | $50,000 |
Ott Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Keith And Mattie Stevenson Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Dallas, TX | $108,730,665 | $21,414,580 |
Houston Botanic Garden Houston, TX | $41,581,039 | $5,689,195 |
San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc San Antonio, TX | $46,632,190 | $4,647,931 |
Myriad Gardens Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $8,456,636 | $6,613,892 |
Sustainable Food Center Inc Austin, TX | $5,143,675 | $3,052,045 |
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston, TX | $8,779,587 | $3,914,250 |
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens Irving, TX | $5,950,810 | $2,611,906 |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Corpus Christi, TX | $2,074,741 | $1,299,560 |
Botanical Garden Society Of The Ozarks Inc Fayetteville, AR | $2,113,519 | $910,462 |
Lakeside Gardens Inc Shreveport, LA | $410,859 | $659,132 |
Amarillo Botanical Gardens Amarillo, TX | $5,768,491 | $548,606 |
Fort Worth Botanical Society Fort Worth, TX | $0 | $2,693 |