Scenic Houston Inc is located in Houston, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Scenic Houston Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scenic Houston 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 12/2022, Scenic Houston Inc generated $545.1k 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 (27.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $394.0k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCENIC HOUSTON PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF TEXAS. SCENIC HOUSTON PROMOTES ENHANCED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS, FREEWAY LANDSCAPINT, BILLBOARD CONTROL, PLANTING ONE MILLION TREES ACROSS TEXAS, AND DARK SKY PROTECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES - THROUGH ITS MISSION-DRIVEN INITIATIVES, SCENIC HOUSTON IS TRANSFORMING THE CHARACTER OF ROADWAYS ACROSS HOUSTON WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERHIPS, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH KEY HOUSTON AGENCIES AND LEADERS.
ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION - SCENIC HOUSTON ADVOCATES FOR HIGH-QUALITY SCENIC POLICIES, ELEVATING SCENIC STANDARDS IN HOUSTON, AND CELEBRATING SCENIC CHAMPIONS. SCENIC HOUSTON BELIEVES EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN A COMMUNITY SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL, THROUGHTFULLY PLANNED PUBLIC SPACES AND IS COMMITTED TO REALIZING THIS VISION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bill Odle President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Grigsby First Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeri Brooks Second Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Derrick Mitchell Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Muhammad Ali Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Evans Attwell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $388,800 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,792 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $447,592 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $96,033 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $545,065 |
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. | $100,567 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,402 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $99,143 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,871 |
Other employee benefits | $17,123 |
Payroll taxes | $14,810 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,484 |
Advertising and promotion | $24 |
Office expenses | $10,783 |
Information technology | $8,705 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,844 |
Travel | $2,794 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $10,648 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,253 |
Insurance | $1,150 |
All other expenses | $3,052 |
Total functional expenses | $394,041 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $931,150 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $21,333 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,000 |
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 | $1,570 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $32,858 |
Total assets | $1,012,911 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $253,999 |
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 | $35,417 |
Total liabilities | $289,416 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $702,162 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,333 |
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 | $1,012,911 |