Houston Tomorrow
- Assets
- $3.1k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2016
- EIN
- 76-0602346
Organization Overview
Houston Tomorrow is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2015, Houston Tomorrow employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Tomorrow 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 12/2016, Houston Tomorrow generated $101.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.9k during the year ending 12/2016. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.9%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE HOUSTON REGION. OUR VISION IS THAT IN 2036, ON HOUSTON'S 200TH BIRTHDAY, THE REGION WILL BE HOME TO THE HEALTHIEST, HAPPIEST, MOST PROSPEROUS PEOPLE IN THE NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FOR 15 YEARS, HOUSTON TOMORROW'S HAS LED THE EFFORT TO CHANGE HOUSTON'S FUTURE STORY FROM ONE OF ENDLESS SPRAWL AND A DEGRADING QUALITY OF LIFE TO ONE OF HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND PROSPERITY. TODAY, IN EVERY AREA, OUR SUSTAINABLE STORY DOMINATES CIVIC DISCUSSION. WE HAVE SLOWLY CHANGED THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY AND REGION, AND WILL CONTINUE TO CAPITALIZE ON THESE GAINS TO REALIZE A VISION WE KNOW FROM SURVEYS IS SHARED BY THE PEOPLE OF HOUSTON. HOUSTON TOMORROW PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR REGIONS BUILT ENVIRONMENT. HOW WE BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER FACILITIES IMPACTS WHETHER OUR CITIZENS HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY FOOD AND WATER; TO STREETS THAT ARE SAFE FOR ALL USERS; TO GREENSPACES AND PARKS; TO WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS, TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE, AND TO A CHOICE OF TRANSPORTATION TYPES THAT INCLUDES WALKING, BIKING, DRIVING, AND TRANSIT. (CONTINUED BELOW.)
HOUSTON TOMORROW WORKS TO ALIGN PUBLIC SPENDING AND POLICIES WITH CITIZEN PRIORITIES TO DISTRIBUTE SCARCE INFRASTRUCTURE MONEY IN A BALANCED WAY AMONG TRANSIT, ROAD REPAIR, BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES, AND NEW ROADS. WE ADDRESS ISSUES OF EQUITY AND WORK TO BRING MEANINGFUL EQUITY TO REGIONAL DECISION MAKING ON TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF ALL OUR COMMUNITIES. HOUSTON TOMORROW RECOGNIZES THAT THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN OUR 134 TOWNS AND CITIES IS AN INVESTMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED, AND ADVOCATES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MANY NEIGHBORHOODS IN THESE EXISTING PLACES, RATHER THAN IN NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS AT THE EDGES OF THE REGION. (CONTINUED BELOW)
HOUSTON TOMORROW IS RECOGNIZED AS A TRUSTED, INDEPENDENT INFORMATION SOURCE THAT PROVIDES RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND BEST PRACTICES TO KEEP CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS INFORMED ABOUT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. WE DO THIS BROADLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER, ONGOING PUBLIC EVENTS, INCISIVE PRESENTATIONS, INPUT TO THE POLICY MAKING PROCESS, AND WHITE PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS. HOUSTON TOMORROW TACKLES BIG ISSUES THAT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO ADDRESS, AND THUS STANDS ALONE IN HOUSTON AS THE PRIMARY PROPONENT OF BROAD PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT IMPROVES THE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY,AND ECONOMY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jay Bcrossley Executive Dir. | 45 | $19,194 | |
William Peel President | 5 | $0 | |
David Crossley Director | 3 | $0 | |
Mark Nitcholas Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Ana G Hargrove Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Filo Castore AIA Leed Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $99,325 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,060 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses | $96,890 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total assets | $3,127 |
| Total liabilities | $49,251 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$46,124 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Houston Tomorrow has recieved totaling $17,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PATRON OF SUSTAINABILITY. | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Corpus Christi, TX | $32,444,839 | $4,259,752 |
Southern Forest Products Assoc Metairie, LA | $4,040,983 | $2,109,243 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | $4,395,262 | $2,584,694 |
Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | $1,335,765 | $1,163,586 |
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc Little Rock, AR | $1,230,736 | $620,718 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Walton Conservation Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $238,172 | $732,294 |
Texas Water Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $359,822 | $727,017 |
Energy Policy Network Bella Vista, AR | $178,330 | $344,707 |
Texas Rice Industry Coalition For The Environment Pierce, TX | $1,002,198 | $317,149 |