Central Houston Inc

Organization Overview

Central Houston Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Central Houston Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Central Houston Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Central Houston Inc generated $997.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $896.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CENTRAL HOUSTON IS A VISIONARY, ACTION-ORIENTED COLLABORATOR THAT SETS THE GROUNDWORK FOR URBAN VITALITY AND CONTINUED GROWTH TO FOSTER A THRIVING HUB OF COMMERCE, CULTURE, AND LIVING WITHIN DOWNTOWN AND THE CENTRAL CITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS USED AS A RELIABLE RESOURCE FOR INVESTORS, BUILDING OWNERS AND TENANTS SERVING AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION, INCLUDING INTERNALLY GENERATED DATA SUCH AS THE DOWNTOWN OFFICE STORY, DEVELOPMENT MAPS, AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN OFFICE TENANTS, ENCOURAGE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT, GROW THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM, AND ULTIMATELY BRING EMPLOYERS AND JOBS TO DOWNTOWN.


URBAN PLACEMAKING-CENTRAL HOUSTON WORKS WITH THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE AND VIBRANT PLACES WITHIN DOWNTOWN WHICH ATTRACT WORKFORCE TALENT, RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS.


TRANSPORTATION ACCESS-TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ADVOCACY IS CENTRAL TO STRONG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN. CENTRAL HOUSTON ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF ITS DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, PRIORITY ACCESS, EFFECTIVE COMMUTING METHODS, AND WORKS WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND OTHER AGENCIES INCLUDING TXDOT, METRO, AND H-GAC TO COORDINATE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT IMPACT DOWNTOWN. CONTRIBUTION INCLUDES FUNDING FOR A FULL TIME TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM LEAD, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESEARCH.


CIVIC LEADERSHIP - A FRAMEWORK FOR RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS REGARDING THE CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NORTH HOUSTON HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HAS BEEN CREATED THROUGH THE MAYOR'S OFFICE AND STEERING COMMITTEE OF CIVIC VOLUNTEERS. CENTRAL HOUSTON SERVES AS THE COORDINATING ENTITY TO PROVIDE A DEEP RESOURCE OF EXPERIENCED URBAN PLANNING, DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS, EITHER THROUGH INTERNAL STAFF OR THROUGH THE ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS, TO SUPPLEMENT THE RESOURCES OF THE CITY AND PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND TXDOT TO ADVANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF DESIGN FOR THE HIGHWAY PROJECT. CENTRAL HOUSTON HAS SERVED AND CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEADER IN BRINGING SIMILAR CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES TO REALITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alex Jessett
Treasurer
$0
Amy Chronis
Director
$0
Anne Taylor
Chair Emeritus
$0
Bradley Feels
Director
$0
C Richard Everett
Director
$0
Cody Schneider
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Bsrep Ii Houston 2 Hc Owner
Rent & After Hours Service
$218,725
Corporate Computer Source
It Services
$162,576
Algenita Davis
Consulting
$102,000
David E Harvey Builders Inc
Office Buildout & Furnishings
$525,398
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$972,669
Investment income $25,198
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 $997,867

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Central Houston Inc has awarded $244,075 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTRAL HOUSTON CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

$149,075

CENTRAL HOUSTON CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATION

$15,000

CENTRAL HOUSTON CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION

$70,000

CENTRAL HOUSTON CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES

$10,000
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