2019-04-10T15:28:22-07:00 2018-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2017-07-01 760327389 Hermann Park Conservancy HERM 7135245876 1700 Herman Drive Houston TX 77004 Doreen Stoller President 2019-04-10 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z Doreen Stoller 6201A Golf Course Drive Houston TX 77030 10675181 false 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. 44 44 105 5315 0 4263729 2605692 2369994 2479108 2003840 608137 -93022 -93785 8544541 5599152 0 0 2346621 2286837 0 438604 2243680 2052476 4590301 4339313 3954240 1259839 28476814 29670041 1782029 1019269 26694785 28650772 Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come. false false 1628938 Park Programs and Maintenance The Conservancys maintenance program assists the Houston Parks and Recreation Department with the ongoing upkeep of Hermann Park. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning the Parks 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. 1090645 1978014 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 George Hermann, the Parks namesake, the holiday train, a festive holiday party with arts and crafts and other activities, holiday brunches at Pinewood Caf, and student performances. Approximately 40 staff members are responsible for creating an exciting and memorable experience for Park visitors and keeping Lake Plaza operating efficiently and safely. The maintenance team is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of Lake Plaza. 823843 501094 Planning, Design and Construction The Conservancy identified underdeveloped areas of the Park that could be transformed into more visitor-friendly landscapes. Over several years, working with the prominent landscape architecture firm, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), the Conservancy studied the Park's needs and finalized an updated master plan to guide park improvements for the next 20 years. The Conservancy is moving forward with MVVA's plans and starting design and fundraising for the Commons at Hermann Park, a multi-use, 24acre, 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 un-programmed lawn space. Curtis & Windham Architects, in collaboration with MVVA, moved forward with the next phase of restoration of Hermann Park's Lott Hall. Lott Hall was built in 1933 and served as the Clubhouse for Hermann Parks golf course until 1996. The Conservancy is working to include Lott Hall in the National Register of Historic Places. During FY 2018, the Conservancy installed 110 trash cans throughout the park, made possible by a generous donation by Phillips 66, as well as a new greenhouse in the Centennial Gardens, donated in memory of Suzanne Kibler Morris. 3543426 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 39 0 true 105 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 44 44 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Doreen Stoller 7135245876 1700 Herman Drive Houston TX 77004 Phoebe Tudor Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Enrique Ruiz Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cece Fowler Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Dolman 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Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Endowment funds are used for Park maintenance programs and to support general operations of the Conservancy. false Gala 513379 455764 57615 35049 64938 4400 10925 Hat Day 394443 372663 21780 21272 28849 600 11850 1 49253 23903 25350 1029 4959 14659 957075 852330 104745 57350 98746 5000 37434 198530 -93785 X X X false false false false false false false false false false Doreen Stoller President 169714 7750 17785 195249 X Auction items 120 13910 FMV X Food & Supplies 26 46780 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee The By-laws provide for an Executive Committee comprised of the chairpersons of each committee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Finance Committee reviews the 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) review 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 the documents to anyone who requests them.