Houston Audubon Society is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Houston Audubon Society employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Audubon Society 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 06/2022, Houston Audubon Society generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND & HABITAT CONSERVATION: HOUSTON AUDUBON'S 17 NATURE SANCTUARIES ON THE UPPER TEXAS COAST PROTECT OVER 4,100 ACRES OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 300+ SPECIES OF MIGRATORY AND RESIDENT BIRDS. THE SANCTUARIES ARE MANAGED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BIRD MONITORING AND PROTECTION, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, HABITAT RESTORATION, AND PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO NATURE. HOUSTON AUDUBON HAS BEEN A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST SINCE 2017. IN FY 2022 HOUSTON AUDUBON BROKE GROUND ON THE MORSE FIELD STATION IN HIGH ISLAND, WHICH WILL SUPPORT LAND MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND SPRING MIGRATION ACTIVITIES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE NATIVE PLANT NURSERY AT EDITH L. MOORE NATURE SANCTUARY IN WEST HOUSTON SOLD OR DONATED OVER 7,000 PLANTS HELPING TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF HIGH-QUALITY BIRD AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IN THE REGION.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & OUTREACH: HOUSTON AUDUBON DELIVERED 548 NATURE-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO OVER 33,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS IN FY 2022, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, FIELD TRIPS, BIRD WATCH EVENTS, AND SANCTUARY TOURS. BUILDING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY WERE CENTRAL TO GROWING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT, AS EVIDENCED BY THE RESOUNDING SUCCESS OF THE THIRD ANNUAL HOUSTON BIRD WEEK IN SEPTEMBER AND THE EXTENSION OF NATURE PROGRAMMING AND MONTHLY BIRD WALKS TO THE SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY ON HOUSTON'S SOUTH SIDE. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED 239 BIRD SURVEYS AT 18 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE REGION IN FY 2022, A COMMUNITY SCIENCE EFFORT THAT IS CRITICAL TO MONITORING TRENDS AND INFORMING STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY BIRD POPULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Greg Whittaker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janeen Judah President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Smith Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Matthews Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Westendarp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stanley Almoney Director At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Millis Dev & Construction Construction | 6/29/21 | $1,708,347 |
Swa Group Inc Construction Mgmt | 6/29/21 | $122,513 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $75,332 |
Fundraising events | $290,721 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $413,565 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $864,402 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,581 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,644,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $278,001 |
Investment income | $151,797 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $176,325 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,214 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $58,672 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,298,601 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $610 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,362 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,880 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $754,437 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,704 |
Other employee benefits | $76,572 |
Payroll taxes | $64,016 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,028 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,033 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,865 |
Office expenses | $60,598 |
Information technology | $51,092 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,865 |
Travel | $18,988 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,118 |
Interest | $1,970 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $179,821 |
Insurance | $60,191 |
All other expenses | $5,831 |
Total functional expenses | $1,695,588 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,327 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,620,202 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $20,274 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,300 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,213 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,314 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,124,842 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,197,705 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $218,677 |
Total assets | $13,319,854 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $225,390 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $47,745 |
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 | $273,135 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,513,906 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,532,813 |
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 | $13,319,854 |