Forum Of Civics Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forum Of Civics Foundation 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 05/2022, Forum Of Civics Foundation generated $151.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.6k during the year ending 05/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE CARE FOR THE RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB MEETING PLACE: THE FORUM OF CIVICS BUILDING AND GARDENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FORUM OF CIVICS FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE SINGLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PERPETUAL FUND TO CARE FOR, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING, GROUNDS, AND GARDENS OF THE FORUM OF CIVICS BUILDING, A HISTORICAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2503 WESTHEIMER RD. THE BUILDING IS OWNED BY THE RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB AND IS HOME FOR THE CLUB'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE GARDENS PROVIDE AN OASIS OF GREEN SPACE IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lisa Stone Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Maxson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Ann Anderson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carla Dawson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Flo Crady Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $10,500 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,275 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $75,775 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $38,041 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $37,434 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $151,250 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,009 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $566 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $47,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,839 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,813,428 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,821,267 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,481 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,561,786 |
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 | $1,821,267 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Forum Of Civics Foundation has recieved totaling $11,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
River Oaks Garden Club Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $10,500 |
Springmeyer Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Beg. Balance | $1,717,593 |
Earnings | $75,475 |
Admin Expense | $21,576 |
Net Contributions | $75,775 |
Grants | $26,000 |
Ending Balance | $1,821,267 |
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