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 12/2021, 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES SCENIC HOUSTON PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF TEXAS. SCENIC HOUSTON PROMOTES ENHANCED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS, FREEWAY LANDSCAPING, BILLBOARD CONTROL, PLANTING 1 MILLION TREES ACCROSS 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 PARTNERSHIPS, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH KEY HOUSTON AGENCIES AND LEADERS
ADVOCACY & 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, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED PUBLIC SPACES AND IS COMMITTED TO REALIZING THIS VISION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Abel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Muhammad Ali Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Evans Attwell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Bilton Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerri Brooks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Charles Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $728,806 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $728,806 |
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 | $312,453 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,041,259 |
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. | $114,939 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,774 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,543 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $56,210 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,296 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,546 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $51,899 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,469 |
Advertising and promotion | $121 |
Office expenses | $19,361 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,254 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,104 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $14,328 |
Total functional expenses | $467,563 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $673,230 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $153,766 |
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 | $4,253 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,489 |
Total assets | $835,738 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,892 |
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 | $7,150 |
Total liabilities | $262,042 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $549,680 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,016 |
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 | $835,738 |
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