2021-04-23T10:40:51-07:00 2020-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2019-07-01 760327389 Hermann Park Conservancy HERM 7135245876 1700 Hermann Drive Houston TX 77004 Doreen Stoller President 2021-04-23 true Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Doreen Stoller 1700 Hermann Drive Houston TX 77004 35141756 false X www.hermannpark.org X 1990 TX 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. 42 42 94 2283 0 5416602 12032301 2598203 2020619 603303 967824 -66679 4300 8551429 15025044 0 0 2513980 2400282 70041 625863 2234664 2908153 4748644 5378476 3802785 9646568 33304985 43716181 403856 2159656 32901129 41556525 Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come. false false 1499001 523339 Planning, Design and Construction In 2015, after working with the prominent landscape architecture firm, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), the Conservancy finalized an updated master plan to guide park improvements for the next twenty years. This plan addresses and utilizes public feedback, as well as identifies several areas of the park that were underdeveloped. In all, the updated master plan will bring improvements to 233 of the Park's 445 acres. The Conservancy is moving forward with the first major project identified in the MVVA master plan, the Commons at Hermann Park. The Commons is a multi-use, 24-acre area located between Cambridge, Fannin, the Zoo edge and McGovern Lake. The development includes a large play garden, shaded outdoor seating areas, food service, and an expansive free-play lawn space. Curtis & Windham Architects, in collaboration with MVVA, are continuing work on the restoration of Hermann Park's Lott Hall. Lott Hall was built in 1933 and served as the Clubhouse for Hermann Park's golf course until 1996. The Conservancy is working to include Lott Hall in the National Register of Historic Places. This historic clubhouse will soon be open to the public as a rental space for events of all kind.The Hermann Park Dog Park is in final design stages, to be located on an elevated portion of land along Brays Bayou. This thoughtfully designed dog park will offer separate areas for small and large dogs, areas to rest for both dogs and their owners, an interactive water feature, plenty of natural shade, dedicated surface parking, and much more. Landscape architects at Lauren Griffith Associates are developing the design of the dog park, creating a space as beautiful as it is fun. A major gift was received in late 2019, which gives the dog park an official name and has put fundraising at more than 50% to goal. Construction should begin in mid-2021. 1440227 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 Garden rental venues at McGovern Centennial Gardens are 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. 1429995 1497280 Visitor ServicesThe Visitor Services department was developed in 2008 when Hermann Park Conservancy was awarded, by the City of Houston, the contract to manage the Hermann Park Railroad. Visitor Services oversees and operates the train, pedal boats, and Pinewood Cafe, as well as coordinates activities with the Conservancy Gift Shop and food vendors throughout the Park. The department hosts special programs at Lake Plaza, including a yearly birthday party for the Park's namesake, George Hermann, as well as the holiday train, a festive holiday party with arts and crafts and other activities, brunches at Pinewood Cafe celebrating holidays throughout the year, and Student Performances in the Park. Approximately 40 staff members are responsible for creating an exciting and memorable experience for Park visitors and keeping Lake Plaza operating efficiently and safely. 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5378476 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Endowment funds are used for Park maintenance programs and to support general operations of the Conservancy. X X X X X true Sterling Associates 55 Waugh Drive Houston TX 77007 Campaign strategies false 7651733 70041 7581692 7651733 70041 7581692 TX Urban Green Events 16439 16439 4550 1700 5889 16439 16439 4550 1700 5889 12139 4300 X X X false false false false false false false false false Doreen Stoller President 202555 8140 8262 218957 Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee The Executive Committee is composed of Board members who chair the various HPC committees. They make final recommendations to the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Finance Committee reviews the tax return in detail and all Board members are provided a copy and invited to review it prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A copy of the conflict of interest policy is sent to each Board member annually for their review and signature. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management For the President, the Finance Committee (made up of independent persons) reviews compensation for similar organizations, votes to approve her compensation, and documents their decision. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Finance Committee reviews compensation for key employees; director positions such as Visitor Services, Development Director (newly formed for FY 2012) required Finance Committee approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available HPC will mail or email these documents to anyone who requests them.