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Grantmaking public charityEIN 741860046

Houston Parks Board

Houston, TX 77024

Total Assets

$97.5M

FY 2023

Annual Giving

$9.9M

FY 2023

Grants Made

3

FY 2023

Avg Grant

$3.3M

FY 2023

Grant Range

Typical

Deadlines

Applications

Programs & Activities

Program 1

$9.0M

The Houston Parks Board, in partnership with the Houston Parks Board LGC, works with the City of Houston and other local entities to plan, advocate, acquire, and improve parkland and space, thus providing an equitable distribution of parkland and recreation facilities for Houston's growing communities. Major initiatives include bayou connections, neighborhood park projects, 50/50 Park Partners, and regional parks such as MacGregor Park and Hill at Sims Park.

Program 2

$2.0M

In 2013, the Houston Parks Board, in partnership with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. (the LGC), the City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control District, and other entities started a multi-year project identified as the Bayou Greenways program which is focused on the expansion of the City's park system along Houston's nine major bayous. Its purpose is to acquire land along the bayous within the Houston City limits and design and construct linear parks and multi-use trails along the bayous. At its estimated 2027 completion, this project will provide access to over 3,000 acres of green space, 150 plus miles of new trails, improved flood prevention, and equitable access to parks, thus improving the quality of life for all Houstonians.

Program 3

$319K

The Houston Parks Board assists with special projects to promote cultural activities and athletic events and manages trust accounts for City of Houston supported park and community programs.

Focus Areas

Public Foundations

Financial Snapshot

2023 filing

Total Revenue

$51.4M

Total Expenses

$27.2M

Giving Over Time

7 years

Giving over time from 2017 to 2023. Peak $14.1M in 2019. Hover bars for details.

Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.

Top Recipients

22 grants

Houston Parks Board LGC Inc
$65.5M
9 grants
City of Houston
$5.9M
7 grants
City of Pasadena
$766K
1 grant
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
$308K
1 grant
Houston ISD
$26K
1 grant

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants

<$10K
2
grants
$10–50K
2
grants
$50–250K
2
grants
$250K–1M
5
grants
$1–5M
4
grants
$5M+
7
grants

Geographic Focus

1 states

Texas
$72.5M
100% of total

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