Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1967. 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 06/2023, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 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 06/2023, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF TE HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ARBORETUM AS A HAVEN AND SANCTUARY FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, SINGLY AND IN SERIES, DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND ON WEEK-ENDS. THROUGH ADVANCED ADULT EDUCATION HOUSTON ARBORETUM ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR RELATED FIELDS, PROFESSIONAL GROUPS AND AREA NATURALISTS AND CONSERVATIONISTS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A GATHERING AGENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR EDUCATION MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Debbie Markey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $143,407 |
Keely Everett Development Director | 40 | $123,449 | |
Stephen Benigno Conservation Director | 40 | $117,629 | |
Leslie Fertitta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cullen Geiselman Muse Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel David Hu Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $192,679 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $169,682 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,250,356 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,521 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,612,717 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $706,649 |
Investment income | $357,125 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $214,490 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $444,644 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$20,125 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,643,197 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $384,485 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,407 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,215,681 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $463,219 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,330 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $58,212 |
Office expenses | $36,041 |
Information technology | $26,272 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,901 |
Travel | $23,427 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $87,698 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,533 |
Insurance | $39,160 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,169,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $705,618 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,712 |
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 | $33,433 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,411,839 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,494,724 |
Total assets | $6,680,326 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,451 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $278,564 |
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 | $388,015 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,354,969 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $937,342 |
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 | $6,680,326 |