Houston Wilderness Inc
- Assets
- $780.6k
- Revenue
- $731.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 42-1573695
Organization Overview
Houston Wilderness Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Houston Wilderness Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Wilderness Inc 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 Wilderness Inc generated $731.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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 WILDERNESS WORKS WITH A BROAD-BASED ALLIANCE OF BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND GOVERNMENT INTERESTS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE 10 DIVERSE ECOREGIONS OF THE 13+ COUNTY AREA AROUND HOUSTON, GALVESTON BAY, AND THE GULF OF MEXICO, INCLUDING COASTAL PRAIRIES, FORESTS, WETLANDS, AND WATERWAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PORT OF HOUSTON TREES & RIPARIAN ENHANCEMENT OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES (POH TREES) PROGRAM - A MULTI-YEAR COLLABORATIVE PROJECT BY HOUSTON WILDERNESS, TREES FOR HOUSTON, PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, CITY OF HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON LARGE-SCALE TREE PLANTINGS ALONG LOWER BUFFALO BAYOU, LOWER BRAYS BAYOU AND 25 MILES OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TARGETING NATIVE TREE SPECIES THAT ARE RANKED IN PRIORITY BASED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE LEVELS OF AIR POLLUTION ABSORPTION (INCLUDING CO2, GHGS AND PM) AS WELL AS WATER ABSORPTION AND EROSION CONTROL. THE REMOVAL AND PLANTING PHASES OF THE PROJECT PROVIDE A MULTITUDE OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES INCLUDING INCREASED AIR & WATER QUALITY, INCREASED NUTRIENT CYCLING & OXYGEN PRODUCTION AND IMPROVED AESTHETIC FOR THIS HIGH-NEED AREA.
EIGHT-COUNTY GULF-HOUSTON REGIONAL CONSERVATION PLAN FACILITATED BY HOUSTON WILDERNESS, THE GULF-HOUSTON REGIONAL CONSERVATION PLAN (GULF-HOUSTON RCP) IS A LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE GULF-HOUSTON REGION. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A UNIQUE ONLINE INTERACTIVE DATABASE OF ALL TARGETED NATURE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TAKING PLACE IN THE REGION, THE THREE KEY GOALS OF THE EIGHT-COUNTY GULF-HOUSTON RCP INCLUDE: (1) INCREASING THE CURRENT 12.3% IN PROTECTED/PRESERVED LAND IN THE EIGHT-COUNTY REGION TO 24% OF LAND COVERAGE BY 2040, (2) INCREASING AND SUPPORTING THE REGION-WIDE LAND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS TO INSTALL NATURE-BASED STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES, SUCH AS LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT, LIVING SHORELINES, AND BIOSWALES, TO 50% OF LAND COVERAGE BY 2040, AND (3) PROVIDING RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR AN INCREASE OF 0.4% ANNUALLY IN AIR QUALITY OFFSETS THROUGH CARBON ABSORPTION IN NATIVE SOILS, PLANTS, TREES, AND OYSTER REEFS THROUGHOUT THE EIGHT COUNTY REGION
COLLABORATIVE GRANT ORGANIZING PROGRAM--HOUSTON WILDERNESS WORKS WITH MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS AND FEDERAL/STATE AGENCIES ON COLLABORATIVE GRANT PROPOSALS AND FUNDED PROJECTS, OFTEN IN "PIONEERING" AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND RESILIENCE IN THE GREATER GULF-HOUSTON REGION. SINCE ITS CREATION, THE CGO PROGRAM HAS BROUGHT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF ADDITIONAL DOLLARS TO OVER 75 PARTNERS IN OUR REGION AND HAS HELPED ESTABLISH "PIONEERING" PROJECTS/PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF LIVING SHORELINES WITH OYSTER REEFS, MONARCH-BASED POLLINATOR HABITAT, TARGETED LARGE-SCALE TREE PLANTINGS FOR REDUCTION OF AIR POLLUTION AND INCREASED IN CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND WATER ABSORPTION, ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCESSES FOR NATIVE GRASS RESTORATION PROJECTS.
GREAT GREEN QUEST AND WILDERNESS PASSPORTS AND TEXAS MONARCH FLYWAY STRATEGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah January-Bevers President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $140,000 |
Graciela Gilardoni Ggq/passport Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Garrick Behelfer Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Fuller Board Affairs Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Amandes Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Loren Hopkins Development Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $152,108 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $173,966 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $404,876 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $730,950 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $499 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $731,449 |
| 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. | $118,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,194 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $164,574 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,880 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,789 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,044 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,320 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $100,527 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,630 |
| Travel | $5,945 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,237 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,868 |
| All other expenses | $596 |
| Total functional expenses | $533,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $343,388 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $402,159 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,389 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,660 |
| Total assets | $780,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,288 |
| 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 | $49,012 |
| Total liabilities | $74,300 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $579,433 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $126,863 |
| 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 | $780,596 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Houston Wilderness Inc has recieved totaling $31,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $6,000 |
Nancy And Clive Runnells Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $119,733 |
| Net Contributions | $47,250 |
| Other Expense | $136,983 |
| Ending Balance | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ground Water Protection Council Oklahoma City, OK | $9,374,395 | $13,367,464 |
Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | $27,822,588 | $21,368,993 |
The Water Institute Of The Gulfs Delta Baton Rouge, LA | $4,823,998 | $12,590,476 |
Lifewater Inc Bentonville, AR | $3,826,625 | $8,037,007 |
Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc Eureka Springs, AR | $4,777,127 | $3,809,928 |
Watershed Conservation Resource Center Fayetteville, AR | $2,004,732 | $1,644,645 |
The Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $1,518,327 | $2,033,689 |
Texas Water Conservation Association Austin, TX | $237,195 | $1,245,576 |
Beaver Watershed Alliance Elkins, AR | $852,109 | $1,282,224 |
Illinois River Watershed Ptr Cave Springs, AR | $5,026,166 | $713,962 |
Willwoods Community Management Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,517,420 | $805,608 |
Texas Hill Country River Region Inc Concan, TX | $2,371,899 | $1,299,434 |