Hermann Park Conservancy
Hermann Park Conservancy
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About this organization
Mission
The Conservancy enhances and maintains Hermann Park (one of Houston's most historic and popular green spaces), manages impressive renovations of the Park, and is responsible for extensive reforestation efforts and maintenance initiatives in the Park.
About
Park Programs and Maintenance The Conservancy's maintenance program assists the Houston Parks and Recreation Department with the ongoing upkeep of Hermann Park. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning the Park's grounds, water features, and hardscapes, planting and watering trees, and weeding. The Conservancy solely manages the maintenance program for the 15-acre McGovern Centennial Gardens. Conservancy maintenance workers keep the Gardens in top condition, ensuring that the Gardens are well tended throughout each season. The Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion and Celebration Gardenrental venues at McGovern Centennial Gardensare available to host private events in an elegant urban garden setting. The volunteer program supports the McGovern Centennial Gardens staff as well as lending a hand throughout the Park. Volunteers are involved with Park maintenance and horticulture and reforestation efforts, as well as serving to create a connection between the Park and the community.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Hermann park conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of hermann park - today and for generations to come.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The conservancy enhances and maintains hermann park (one of houston's most historic and popular green spaces), manages impressive renovations of the park, and is responsible for extensive reforestation efforts and maintenance initiatives in the park.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is TX.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 1700 Herman Drive, Houston, TX, 77004.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 99 employees.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,802,785.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 43 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,513,980 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $503,549 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.