Civic Intelligence

Houston Botanic Garden

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 04-3695294

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 24, 2017

Organization Profilewww.hbg.org
3701 Kirby DriveHouston, TX 77098

(713) 715-9675

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-127%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$175,117

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 69.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-96%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,790,737

Down $382,178 (-5.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$6,759,419

Down $321,691 (-4.5%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$31,318

Down $60,487 (-66%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$253,846

Down $6,527,400 (-96%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$575,537

Up $87,350 (+18%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$321,691

Down $6,614,750 (-105%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2010: $451,030Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $451,0302010Assets 2011: $492,602Liabilities 2011: $3,899Net Assets 2011: $488,7032011Assets 2012: $361,899Liabilities 2012: $1,883Net Assets 2012: $360,0162012Assets 2013: $1,178,818Liabilities 2013: $15,533Net Assets 2013: $1,163,2852013Assets 2014: $859,922Liabilities 2014: $1,086Net Assets 2014: $858,8362014Assets 2015: $7,172,915Liabilities 2015: $91,805Net Assets 2015: $7,081,1102015Assets 2016: $6,790,737Liabilities 2016: $31,318Net Assets 2016: $6,759,4192016Assets 2017: $21,329,814Liabilities 2017: $271,797Net Assets 2017: $21,058,0172017Assets 2018: $27,421,010Liabilities 2018: $645,163Net Assets 2018: $26,775,8472018Assets 2019: $34,306,914Liabilities 2019: $93,845Net Assets 2019: $34,213,0692019Assets 2020: $39,899,140Liabilities 2020: $3,384,717Net Assets 2020: $36,514,4232020Assets 2021: $41,581,039Liabilities 2021: $3,922,208Net Assets 2021: $37,658,8312021Assets 2022: $36,387,962Liabilities 2022: $1,940,299Net Assets 2022: $34,447,6632022Assets 2023: $33,221,203Liabilities 2023: $1,497,028Net Assets 2023: $31,724,1752023Assets 2024: $31,892,272Liabilities 2024: $1,034,211Net Assets 2024: $30,858,0612024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$6,790,737
Liabilities$31,318
Net Assets$6,759,419
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $20,5992010Revenue 2011: $186,663Expenses 2011: $148,990Net Income 2011: $37,6732011Revenue 2012: $191,422Expenses 2012: $320,109Net Income 2012: -$128,6872012Revenue 2013: $1,128,039Expenses 2013: $324,770Net Income 2013: $803,2692013Revenue 2014: $95,084Expenses 2014: $399,533Net Income 2014: -$304,4492014Revenue 2015: $6,781,246Expenses 2015: $488,187Net Income 2015: $6,293,0592015Revenue 2016: $253,846Expenses 2016: $575,537Net Income 2016: -$321,6912016Revenue 2017: $14,923,463Expenses 2017: $624,865Net Income 2017: $14,298,5982017Revenue 2018: $6,642,902Expenses 2018: $925,403Net Income 2018: $5,717,4992018Revenue 2019: $8,715,582Expenses 2019: $1,278,360Net Income 2019: $7,437,2222019Revenue 2020: $4,031,429Expenses 2020: $2,082,329Net Income 2020: $1,949,1002020Revenue 2021: $5,689,195Expenses 2021: $7,544,787Net Income 2021: -$1,855,5922021Revenue 2022: $5,081,553Expenses 2022: $8,292,721Net Income 2022: -$3,211,1682022Revenue 2023: $6,061,631Expenses 2023: $8,785,087Net Income 2023: -$2,723,4562023Revenue 2024: $7,644,996Expenses 2024: $8,511,110Net Income 2024: -$866,1142024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$253,846
Expenses$575,537
Net Income-$321,691
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 24, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$253,846
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enrich life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

The mission of the HOuston Botanic Garden (HBG) is to enrich life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. During 2016, HBG worked with the design team to determine the scope for phase 1.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,650,341$4,735,807▼ $914,534
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$616,964$1,134,195▲ $517,231
Pledges and Grants Receivable$889,660$707,214▼ $182,446
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$209,221-
Accounts Receivable$15,950$4,300▼ $11,650
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$7,172,915$6,790,737▼ $382,178
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$91,805$31,318▼ $60,487
Total Liabilities$91,805$31,318▼ $60,487
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$6,774,439$6,452,748▼ $321,691
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$306,671$306,671→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,081,110$6,759,419▼ $321,691
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,172,915$6,790,737▼ $382,178

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,134,195-$1,134,195
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeff E RossPre & CEO 6/30FT$165,000$10,117$175,117
Claudia Gee VassarInterim ED 9-12FT$54,600$1,470$56,070

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nancy O'Connor AbendsheinChairman
Melbern G GlasscockVice Chair
Drucie ChaseDirector
Emily WildeDirector
James A ReederDirector
John EadsDirector
Peggy BaileyDirector
Peter McStavickDirector
Richard McDugaldDirector
Rob RowlandDirector
Sharyn WeaverDirector
Steve LindleyDirector
Nancy ThomasSecretary
Randy MeyerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
West 8 New York IncPlanning/design333 Hudson St 905, New York, NY 10013$267,987
Walter P MooreSurvey, Pre-cons svc1845 Woodall Rogers, Dallas, TX 75201$226,265
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$248,549
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,297
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$248,549
Change in Net Assets
$-321,691
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$302,165
Total Fundraising Expense$230,494
Professional Fundraising Fees$149,000
Other Expenses$124,372
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$148,260$38,460$32,880$219,600
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$149,000$149,000
Occupancy$27,989$10,485$10,326$48,800
Other Salaries and Wages$4,711$18,843$23,554$47,108
Office Expenses$10,872$5,159$4,536$20,567
Other Expenses-$18,476-$18,476
Payroll Taxes$10,049$3,764$3,707$17,520
Other Employee Benefits$7,671$2,874$2,830$13,375
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,794-$11,794
Fees for Services Legal-$8,689-$8,689
Information Technology$4,615$1,729$1,702$8,046
Pension Plan Contributions$2,617$980$965$4,562
Insurance$1,917$718$707$3,342
Conferences and Meetings$1,432$1,526$287$3,245
Travel$1,413--$1,413
Total Functional Expenses$221,546$123,497$230,494$575,537
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$149,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The completed Form 990 is initially reviewed by the Treasurer and President. It is then submitted to the Finance Committee to review, discuss, and approve. The 990 is then presented to the entire Board and all members are invited to review and comment. The Board or the Executive Committee then reviews, discusses any comments, and approves the 990 for signature and filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Each Board Member is provided a copy of the organization's conflict of interest policy annually. The policy requires each Board Member to disclose any potential conflicts. Should one exist, the chairman of the board shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The salary of the President & CEO was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors after researching comparable positions in non-profit organizations and recognizing the unique aspect of this particular position.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston Botanic Garden
EIN
04-3695294
Phone
7137159675
Address
3701 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098

Signing Officer

Name
Claudia Gee Vassar
Title
Interim ED
Signed
2017-05-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Claudia Gee Vassar
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027-5132
Preparer
Jody Blazek
Phone
7134395739
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,790,737
Liabilities
$31,318
Net assets
$6,759,419
Revenue
$253,846
Expenses
$575,537
Net income
-$321,691
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.9$1.03$30.9$7.64$8.51$0.87
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.2$1.50$31.7$6.06$8.79$2.72
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$36.4$1.94$34.4$5.08$8.29$3.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$41.6$3.92$37.7$5.69$7.54$1.86
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.9$3.38$36.5$4.03$2.08$1.95
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.3$0.09$34.2$8.72$1.28$7.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.4$0.65$26.8$6.64$0.93$5.72
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.3$0.27$21.1$14.9$0.62$14.3
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.79$0.03$6.76$0.25$0.58$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.17$0.09$7.08$6.78$0.49$6.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.10$0.40$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.02$1.16$1.13$0.32$0.80
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.19$0.32$0.13
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.19$0.15$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.00$0.45$0.02