2015-05-06T08:20:48-07:00 2014-06-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2013-07-01 760327389 Hermann Park Conservancy HERM 7135245876 6201 A Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030 Doreen Stoller Executive Director 2015-05-06 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Doreen Stoller 6201A Golf Course Drive Houston TX 77030 13090622 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 63 4660 0 13554429 5311052 954826 1268439 460046 879651 -13623 -46306 14955678 7412836 0 0 985746 1169780 0 510507 2185509 12178584 3171255 13348364 11784423 -5935528 37475474 33380470 2085181 2814240 35390293 30566230 Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come. false false 11369814 Planning, Design and Construction Ground was broken for the Grand Gateway construction project in August 2013. The Grand Gateway, the historic main entrance to Hermann Park, will benefit from extensive landscaping surrounding the Sam Houston Monument and Mecom Fountain. Improved walkways, pedestrian-scale lighting, benches, bike racks, and new drainage and irrigation will be added to the stretch of parkland from the Mecom Fountain to Cambridge Street. Groundbreaking for the McGovern Centennial Gardens in September 2013 marked the start of the $31 million project to transform Hermann Parks 15-acre Garden Center into the McGovern Centennial Gardens. The Gardens will feature a rose garden, an arid garden, an interactive family garden, a great lawn, a woodland garden, a 30-foot garden mount and a sculpture promenade. Construction also began on the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion designed by the architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The new building will act as a main gateway to the McGovern Centennial Gardens and provide rental space, along with the Celebration Garden, for the Houston community. Hermann Parks Japanese Garden was improved with the aid of a professional garden team from Japan, led by gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki. The focus was on tree and shrub pruning and trimming in true Japanese style, fence building, and design for specific areas of the garden. 820837 1268439 Visitor Services The Visitor Services department was developed in 2008 when Hermann Park Conservancy was awarded the contract by the City of Houston to manage the Hermann Park train. Specifically, Visitor Services oversees and operates Hermann Park train and the pedal boats, and coordinates activities with the Conservancy gift shop, cafe, and food vendors. The 10 to 15 member staff are responsible for creating an exciting and memorable experience for park visitors and to ensure Lake Plaza is operating efficiently and safely. Additionally, its maintenance team is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of Lake Plaza. 466559 Park Programs and Maintenance The Conservancys maintenance program assists the Houston parks department with the maintenance of Hermann Park. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning the parks grounds, water areas, and hardscapes; planting and watering trees; and weeding. The Volunteer and Education department supports maintenance, horticulture, and reforestation efforts, while engaging the public in community building, teaching valuable skills, and imparting knowledge about the park. 12657210 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 63 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 6201 A Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030 Ann Kennedy Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danny David Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Margaret L Kripke PhD Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Dolman Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jay Baker Exec. 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Endowment funds are used for Park maintenance programs and to support general operations of the Conservancy. Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Reclassified direct donor benefits $82319 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Reclassified direct donor benefits $82319 false Gala 750180 645930 104250 150087 7640 24113 Hat Day 296941 242066 54875 26991 16060 1 60618 27408 33210 13750 1107739 915404 192335 177078 7640 53923 238641 -46306 X Auction items 1 27400 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 Executive Director, 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.