Houston Area Parkinson Society
Houston Area Parkinson Society
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About this organization
Mission
By using a whole-human approach to community building, we reduce the fear and isolation associated with a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
About
HAPS programs, offered free of charge, totaled approximately 60,000 service hours in 2018. Therapeutic and Enrichment Programs and Support Services: HAPS provided more than 200 speech and music therapy, exercise, water exercise, tai chi, yoga, dance, tango, singing, boxing and support groups each month with a combined attendance of nearly 2,000 hours of service each month in 2018.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of the houston area parkinson society is to improve the quality of life for those affected by parkinson's disease through services, education and advocacy.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Houston area parkinson society (haps) serves and advocates for those affected by parkinson's disease in the houston metropolitan area by providing therapeutic programs and support services, social services, and education about parkinson's disease.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 7 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $138,010.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $455,921 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $138,623 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.