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Name:	U.S. Green Building Council Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
Address:	1002 Washington Ave Suite 208
	Houston, TX 77002
Phone:	281-506-3867
Web Address:	www.usgbctexasgulfcoast.org
Also known as: USGBC TGCC USGBC Houston

U.S. Green Building Council Texas Gulf Coast Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The U.S. Green Building Council-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, which is a national non-profit based in Washington, D.C. The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is a non-profit IRS Section 501(C) corporation organized exclusively to: Accelerate the initiation, development and implementation of market-based green building policies, program technologies, design practices, and operation procedures; To facilitate networking and communication among all interested parties on green building activities in the area served by the chapter as well as coordinate with green building efforts occurring nationwide and cooperating with the USGBC National and promote the USGBC LEED Rating System. The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter collaborates with other organizations and non-profits of like mind to fulfill its mission and is operated by a Board of Directors that represents a cross-section of the Gulf Coast community. The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter provides initiatives, networking opportunities and general education to the public and its members. It hosts regular workshops to prepare professionals for the LEED AP exam and supports building owners who want to certify their buildings.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, U.S. Green Building Council Texas Gulf Coast Chapter's program expenses were:

Community Program Services	188,875
Total Program Expenses:	$188,875

Chief Executive : Lora-Marie Bernard, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$82,770

Chair of the Board: David Ronn
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney: Partner, McGuire Woods LLP

Board Size: 20

Paid Staff Size: 4

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

Method(s) Used:

telephone, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet, membership

Fund raising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $233,047, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

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.

The following information is based on U.S. Green Building Council Texas Gulf Coast Chapter's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Membership Fees	117,604
Contributions	74,696
Special Events	32,247
Education Courses	11,435
Local and Private Grants	8,500
Investment Revenue	1,203
Other Revenues	630
Total Income	$246,315

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 78%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 17%

Total income				$246,315
	Program expenses			$188,875
	Fund raising expenses			12,107
	Administrative expenses			41,165
Total expenses				$242,147
Income in Excess of Expenses				4,168
Beginning net assets				132,408
Ending net assets				136,576
Total liabilities				9,220
Total assets				$145,796