Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Inc, operating under the name Preservation Houston, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Preservation Houston employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Preservation Houston 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, Preservation Houston generated $786.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $518.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION HOUSTON PROMOTES THE PRESERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF HOUSTONS ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORIC RESOURCE THROUGH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOOD BRICK TOUR - AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OUTSTANDING AWARD-WINNING EXAMPLES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND MEET THE PROPERTY OWNERS, ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS WHO GUIDED THEM. THE GOOD BRICK TOUR IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS - SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, BOOK SALES AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION EDUCATION - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PRESERVATION HOUSTON OFFERS A VARIETY OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, OPEN HOUSES AND TOURS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND INSTILL A PRESERVATION ETHIC. A SELECTION OF BOOKS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN ON HOUSTON, TEXAS HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE, URBANISM AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ARE OFFERED FOR SALE.
ARCHITECTURE WALKS - EXPLORE HOUSTON'S ARCHITECTURALLY AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT NEIGHBORHOODS, BUILDINGS AND INSTITUTIONS WITH MONTHLY DOCENT-GUIDED WALKING TOURS. DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE WALKS INCLUDE VIDEO, SELF-GUIDED TOURS AND OTHER CONTENT THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, BUILDINGS AND SITES.
TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - PRESERVATION HOUSTON'S PROFESSIONALLY DEGREED STAFF PRESERVATIONIST ADVOCATES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ON A PERSONAL LEVEL BY OFFERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO HOMEOWNERS, NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, MEDIA, REALTORS, DEVELOPERS, ARCHITECTS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION THROUGH LANDMARK DESIGNATION, HISTORIC DISTRICT CREATION AND THE RE-USE OF BUILDINGS FOR AESTHETIC, ECONOMIC, QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS.
HISTORY IN PRINT - AUTHOR SERIES AND BOOKS SALES.
CORNERSTONE DINNER / GOOD BRICK AWARDS PRESENTATION - PRESERVATION HOUSTON ANNUALLY PRESENTS GOOD BRICK AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF HOUSTON'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS. THE EVENT CELEBRATES AND EDUCATES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS THAT IMPACT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dave Morris President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julia Retta Immediate Past Pres | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Toug Pillar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gina Evans Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Walter Bratic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Cameron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $55,787 |
Fundraising events | $257,650 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,123 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $389,857 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $451,767 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $326,726 |
Investment income | $6,939 |
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 | $786,141 |
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. | $245,894 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,442 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $37,258 |
Payroll taxes | $18,901 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,988 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,832 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,655 |
Office expenses | $20,706 |
Information technology | $16,834 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,115 |
Travel | $2,272 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $111,006 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,707 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $518,022 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,684 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $838,130 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $934,814 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,594 |
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 | $7,594 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $916,495 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,725 |
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 | $934,814 |