TX 501(c)(3)

HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY

HOUSTON, TX Founded 1991 EIN 760327389
C500: Environment $21,327,155 budget Filed 2023

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.

Total received from foundations
$32.2M
326 grants from 126 funders · 2016–2025
Annual revenue
$20,484,997
Annual expenses
$21,327,155
Total assets
$67,312,918
Months of operating reserves
37.9
assets / monthly burn
Funding history · IRS 990-PF public records

Who funds HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY

$32.2M
Total received
126
Distinct funders
326
Grants on record
2016–2025
Span of records

Top funders by cumulative giving

  1. 1
    Houston, TX · 6 grants · last 2024
    $6.04M
    cumulative
  2. 2
    Houston, TX · 3 grants · last 2025
    $6.01M
    cumulative
  3. 3
    Kansas City, MO · 3 grants · last 2024
    $3.00M
    cumulative
  4. 4
    Houston, TX · 29 grants · last 2022
    $2.20M
    cumulative
  5. 5
    Boston, MA · 7 grants · last 2023
    $2.14M
    cumulative
  6. 6
    Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 grants · last 2018
    $1.80M
    cumulative
  7. 7
    Oklahoma City, OK · 5 grants · last 2024
    $1.60M
    cumulative
  8. 8
    Houston, TX · 2 grants · last 2024
    $1.51M
    cumulative
  9. 9
    Houston, TX · 4 grants · last 2024
    $1.43M
    cumulative
  10. 10
    Hudson, OH · 4 grants · last 2022
    $725K
    cumulative
  11. 11
    Dallas, TX · 2 grants · last 2022
    $504K
    cumulative
  12. 12
    Houston, TX · 2 grants · last 2023
    $500K
    cumulative

Where the money came from (United States)

Texas counties the money came from

8 TX counties with funders on record
  1. 1 Harris 182 grants · $20.2M
  2. 2 Dallas 4 grants · $579K
  3. 3 Galveston 6 grants · $11K
  4. 4 Bexar 6 grants · $5K
  5. 5 Brazos 4 grants · $2K
  6. 6 Jefferson 1 grant · $1K
  7. 7 Travis 1 grant · $250
  8. 8 El Paso 1 grant · $17
For grant reviewers

Filing and contact details Data quality: 50%

Officer
Kristy Bradshaw
Chair
Contact email
Last 990 filed
2023
most recent IRS filing
Year founded
1991
IRS ruling year
EIN
760327389
NTEE classification
C500
Environment
From Form 990

Programs and activities

See Schedule OPark 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 greenspace, water features, and hardscapes; planting and watering trees, weeding, and enhancing the park grounds and amenities. The Conservancy solely manages the maintenance program for the 15-acre McGovern Centennial Gardens. Conservancy maintenance and horticulture staff keep the Gardens in top condition, ensuring that it is well tended throughout each seaso
See Schedule OVisitor Services: The 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 and pedal boats, and coordinates activities with the Conservancy Gift Shop, cafes 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, and
Data provenance

About this profile

Built from the IRS Business Master File, Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, and public website enrichment. Funding history is derived from IRS Form 990-PF Schedule I grant records for private foundations. Data accuracy depends on how recently the organization filed. The data-quality score reflects how many fields are populated.

See something out of date? Email tips@grantdrop.com.