2014-05-08T10:10:18-07:00 2013-06-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2012-07-01 760327389 Hermann Park Conservancy HERM 7135245876 6201 A Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030 Doreen Stoller 2014-05-08 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Doreen Stoller 6201A Golf Course Drive Houston TX 77030 24212384 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. 41 41 63 13000 0 16540516 13554429 926908 954826 240639 460046 -15786 -13623 17692277 14955678 0 0 945847 985746 0 407035 858421 2185509 1804268 3171255 15888009 11784423 25767819 37475474 2581532 2085181 23186287 35390293 Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park - today and for generations to come. false false 1455778 Planning, Design and Construction- The construction of the modern, double-arched Bill Coats Bridge over Brays Bayou was completed. The bike bridge is an important link in the effort to connect trails on both banks of the bayou. Spanning 290 feet, the contemporary bridge provides increased convenience and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Landscape architecture firm SWA Group developed their design for the Grand Gateway project, which will give the Park's historic main entrance a major face lift. Sophisticated landscaping including new trees and flowers will add to the charm and stateliness of this welcome entry. New sidewalks, lighting, and bike racks will make the area more accessible and irrigation will support the Live Oaks that characterize the area. The Conservancy continued planning for the 2014 Hermann Park centennial. With the help of the board and staff, designers laid plans for improvement projects, generous contributions kept fundraising goals on track, and community partners helped spread the excitement of Hermann Park's upcoming centennial year. A $31 million project will transform Hermann Park's 15-acre Garden Center into the Centennial Gardens. The Gardens will feature a rose garden, an arid garden, an interactive family garden, a great lawn, and a sculpture promenade. Planning continued on the Centennial Gardens with Hoerr Schaudt, the Chicago landscape architecture firm, White Oak Studio in Houston, Consultant William C. Welch of Texas A&M University, and on the Centennial Gardens Pavilion, architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Improvements to the Japanese Garden continued with the assistance of the garden's professional team from Japan, led by gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki. New plant material was installed according to esteemed landscape architect Mr. Terunobu Nakai's design including fragrant osmanthus trees, colorful azaleas, indian hawthorn, and additional plantings to continue to supplement the existing plantings. 627505 954826 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. 543079 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. 2626362 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 7 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 41 41 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 John Walsh 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Liang Wang 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Tinterow 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marvin T Taylor 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Summers 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcus Smith 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald W Short 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Rozzell 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Rollins 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Nyquist 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Nelson III 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Mithoff 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kunio Minami 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 David L Lummis 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gene Locke 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diann L Lewter 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Demetra Jones 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steppie Holsclaw 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Freidman 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ellie Francisco 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Milane Duncan-Frantz 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gracie Cavnar 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Devinder Bhatia 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jana Arnoldy 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Natalye Appel 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Watson Wade 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Phoebe Tudor 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Troy Thacker 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cassie Stinson 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gary Porter 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Terrylin G Neale 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Linda Hunsaker 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gregg Hollenberg 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cece Fowler 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sanford W Criner Jr 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristy Junco Bradshaw 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jay Baker 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Dolman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Margaret Kripke 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danny David 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Kennedy 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Doreen Stoller 40.00 0.00 X 137013 0 7542 137013 7542 1 false false false White Oak Studios 7413 Westview Suite E Houston TX 77055 Architectural Svcs 1014130 Johnson Interests Inc 4899 Montrose Blvd 901 Houston TX 77001 Project Manager 110500 Bohlin Cywinski Jackson 8 West Market Street WillkesBarre PA 18701 Architectural Design 267970 3 109791 641490 12803148 32435 13554429 Park concessions 900099 954826 954826 954826 277204 277204 0 0 0 9317200 9134358 182842 182842 182842 108725 641490 122348 -13623 -13623 0 0 0 14955678 954826 446423 0 0 0 0 146042 95627 13048 37367 0 687699 448473 62926 176300 0 90665 67237 5941 17487 61340 42361 2632 16347 0 0 19515 19515 0 0 0 164758 149997 3113 11648 700 650 50 166693 88611 5997 72085 15392 8134 1209 6049 0 9132 8397 132 603 14534 9864 3036 1634 0 0 45018 45018 0 113576 99700 12253 1623 50345 33720 7258 9367 Other expenses 16609 16328 264 17 Other event expenses 60866 3874 484 56508 Planning/Design/Constr. 1508371 1508371 0 3171255 2626362 137858 407035 75291 20395 745541 1535842 14780441 16719918 474397 213646 0 0 0 0 48981 50343 1984482 610069 1460688 1374413 8182480 17560917 0 0 0 0 25767819 37475474 88964 247570 1291535 605483 1103505 847640 97528 384488 2581532 2085181 X 3189748 4291573 17766014 28831290 2230525 2267430 23186287 35390293 25767819 37475474 11784423 419583 X false true X true false X 2801621 1959146 2177001 16540516 13554429 37032713 0 0 2801621 1959146 2177001 16540516 13554429 37032713 19487523 17545190 91351 53268 84870 240639 277204 747332 0 0 37780045 4533729 0.46440 0.45830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7937813 2966777 826066 79706 11650950 3992410 3983790 45068 83455 7937813 2937322 515401 539687 3992410 2204225 474969 264288 6160 2937322 2354410 191090 -341275 2204225 0.13930 0.19460 0.66610 false false false 1888999 541327 1347672 95483 68742 26741 1374413 Construction Payable 384488 384488 15337929 419583 6500 426083 14911846 43832 43832 14955678 3133923 6500 6500 3127423 43832 43832 3171255 Part XII, Line 4b Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Reclassified direct donor benefits $43832 Part XI, Line 4b Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Reclassified direct donor benefits $43832 Part V, Line 4 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. false Gala 467300 407000 60300 52453 23580 Hat Day 251450 227055 24395 20744 18136 1 31465 7435 24030 7435 750215 641490 108725 73197 49151 122348 -13623 X Auction items 58 32435 Sales proceeds false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available HPC will mail or email the documents to anyone who requests them. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b 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 15a 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 12c 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 11b 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 1a 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.