Houston Audubon Society
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7011870
Organization Overview
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 06/2021, Houston Audubon Society employed 24 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 06/2021, Houston Audubon Society generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SANCTUARIES & HABITAT CONSERVATION: HOUSTON AUDUBON COMPLETED TWO LAND ACQUISITIONS THAT ADDED 643 COASTAL ACRES TO ITS SANCTUARY SYSTEM IN FY 2021. HOUSTON AUDUBON'S 17 NATURE SANCTUARIES ON THE UPPER TEXAS COAST NOW PROVIDE OVER 4,100 ACRES OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR OVER 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. A COASTAL OPERATIONS CENTER WAS COMPLETED IN FY 2021 PROVIDING WORKSPACE AND HOUSING FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS A SECOND NATIVES NURSERY TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL TO THE COASTAL SANCTUARIES AND COMMUNITIES. HOUSTON AUDUBON HAS BEEN A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST SINCE 2017.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & OUTREACH: DESPITE CHALLENGES CAUSED BY THE ONGOING PANDEMIC, HOUSTON AUDUBON ENGAGED OVER 16,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON THROUGH 449 NATURE-BASED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN FY 2021, BOTH ONSITE AT ITS TWO URBAN SANCTUARIES AND THROUGH OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS, SENIOR FACILITIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND OTHER VENUES. HOUSTON AUDUBON PROGRAMMING INCLUDED A SPEAKER SERIES, CLASSES ON BIRDS AND CONSERVATION, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, FIELD TRIPS, TOURS, BIRD WATCH EVENTS, CITIZEN SCIENCE BIRD SURVEYS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS.
THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH THE CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY, HOUSTON AUDUBON EXPANDED ITS LIGHTS OUT FOR BIRDS PROGRAM, WHICH ALERTS THE COMMUNITY TO TURN LIGHTS OUT TO REDUCE BUILDING STRIKES BY MIGRATING BIRDS, TO A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE. BY SPRING 2021 FORTY BUSINESSES CONFIRMED PARTICIPATION IN THE LIGHTS OUT PROGRAM AND SEVEN TEXAS CITIES, INCLUDING HOUSTON, MADE PROCLAMATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THESE EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen Drummond Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $117,366 |
Sam Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janeen Judah Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Lopez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Whittaker President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy White Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| 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 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $63,297 |
| Fundraising events | $251,072 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $26,922 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,009,593 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $401,214 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,350,884 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $225,468 |
| Investment income | $96,966 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,513 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,863 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $52,288 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,758,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,770 |
| 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. | $133,306 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,658 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $683,688 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,985 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,997 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,325 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,820 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,020 |
| Fees for services: Other | $46,105 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45,923 |
| Information technology | $48,354 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,662 |
| Travel | $9,516 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $648 |
| Interest | $2,498 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $132,579 |
| Insurance | $69,514 |
| All other expenses | $2,313 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,558,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,682 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,386,165 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $148,922 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,911 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,395 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,973 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,025,626 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,673,411 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $211,552 |
| Total assets | $13,718,637 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,664 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,020 |
| 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 | $377,366 |
| Total liabilities | $461,050 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,497,707 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,759,880 |
| 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 | $13,718,637 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Houston Audubon Society has recieved totaling $51,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | $50,000 |
Major Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANT: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,976,142 |
| Earnings | $439,322 |
| Net Contributions | $46,100 |
| Ending Balance | $2,461,564 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Inc Glen Rose, TX | $21,892,243 | $9,491,146 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
Central Arkansas Resource Conservation And Development Area Greenbrier, AR | $948,037 | $2,548,381 |
Trees For Houston Houston, TX | $12,896,766 | $5,636,072 |
Moore-Odom Wildlife Foundation Inc Orange, TX | $74,482,466 | $4,606,193 |
Great Springs Project Inc Austin, TX | $3,007,559 | $1,951,597 |
William B Harrison Foundation Houston, TX | $5,553,943 | $988,014 |
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque, NM | $2,645,885 | $2,264,316 |
Serengeti Foundation Dripping Springs, TX | $31,204,793 | $3,267,315 |
Houston Audubon Society Houston, TX | $13,718,637 | $2,758,982 |
Taking Care Of Texas Austin, TX | $1,450,815 | $2,139,478 |
Friends Of The Katy Trail Inc Dallas, TX | $3,410,725 | $2,458,782 |