Better Business Bureau Report for
Hermann Park Conservancy

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Hermann Park Conservancy
Address: 6201 - A Hermann Park Dr.
  Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-524-5876
Web Address: www.hermannpark.org
Also known as:Friends of Hermann Park
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1992, Texas
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Hermann Park Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Hermann Park Conservancy enhances and maintains Hermann Park, one of Houston's most historic and popular green spaces. The Conservancy is also responsible for extensive reforestation efforts and maintenance initiatives in the Park.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Hermann Park Conservancy's program expenses were:

  
Visitor Services 670,706
Design and Construction 485,362
Park Programs and Maintenance 265,697
Total Program Expenses: $1,421,765
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Doreen Stoller, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $102,373

Chair of the Board: Ann Kennedy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: former CEO, Houston Symphony

Board Size: 43

Paid Staff Size: 28

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, membership
Fund raising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,060,451, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Hermann Park Conservancy's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 1,489,823
Park Concessions 903,943
Special Events 570,628
Investment Revenues 265,053
Donor benefit costs - special events -110,097
Total Income $3,119,350


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 78%  Fund Raising: 13%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $3,119,350
  Program expenses $1,421,765
  Fund raising expenses 239,002
  Administrative expenses 164,823
 
Total expenses   $1,825,590
Income in Excess of Expenses   1,293,760
Beginning net assets   4,058,454
Ending net assets   5,352,214
Total liabilities   3,474,971
Total assets   $8,827,185


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Complaints

               

The BBB has processed no complaints about this organziation in the past 36 months, our standard reporting period.

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