2024-04-11T15:11:53-05:00 2023-05-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2022-06-01 760655841 Memorial Park Conservancy Inc MEMO 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Shellye Arnold President & CEO 7138638403 2024-04-11 1 Shellye Arnold 999009999 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2024-04-11 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Shellye Arnold 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 11118355 0 X www.memorialparkconservancy.org X 2000 TX The mission of the Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is to restore, preserve and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. 25 25 89 2736 0 0 31395383 9124904 1036789 1074658 -1628 342034 -4762 -169807 32425782 10371789 0 0 0 0 4022013 4606026 0 36250 1289050 16153686 20955995 20175699 25598271 12250083 -15226482 57193296 41882048 2728027 2723441 54465269 39158607 X Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Memorial Park for today and for future generations; to public use, enjoyment and education in accordance with conditions of the conveyance to the City of Houston. 0 0 19200080 See Schedule OMaster Plan: -Construction of the Running Complex began June 2022. The project includes a new parking lot, running track, restroom, a rally pavilion, and a cafe. The Roy H. Cullen Timing Track and Event Plaza were opened in November 2023. The Cafe will open in April 2024. - February 2023 marked the grand opening for the Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie; Memorial Park Conservancy welcomed more than 15,000 people to the grand opening. This 100-acre project includes 2 land bridges that connect the north and south sides of Memorial Park, whose 1,500 acres is bisected by 6-lane Memorial Drive. It also includes the restoration of native gulf coast prairies north and south of the bridges. This project provides significantly improved connectivity and access for park visitors; restores a disrupted wildlife corridor; boosts biodiversity; increases ecological resilience in the face of climate challenges such as hurricanes and droughts; assists with storm water management; and sequesters relatively more CO2. This project brings positive acclaim not just to Memorial Park but to Houston. - In October 2022, MPC completed construction of the realignment of the Seymour Lieberman Trail between Eastern Glades and the Land Bridge & Prairie. One mile of this trail previously sat perilously close to Memorial Drive. This realignment moved 1 mile of the trail off of Memorial Drive, improving user safety and enjoyment for the thousands of Houstonians who use this trail daily. The project includes three pedestrian bridges over ravines north of Memorial Drive. 2799065 1074658 See Schedule O Welcoming and Engaging Park Visitors: The Conservancy has placed a strong focus on activating new and existing areas of Memorial Park for creative and diversified programmatic offerings in order to embrace Houston's vibrant array of cultures. As an urban park in the most diverse city in the United States, Memorial Park Conservancy is honored to operate and manage Memorial Park as a welcoming space for all Houstonians. In 2022, MPC expanded mission-based programming to invite all Houstonians to participate and to see themselves in Memorial Park. 2022 Highlights include: - Showcased support for the LGBTQ+ community by hosting a Pride event. In collaboration with Blanco Art, Pride murals were created in the Clay Family Eastern Glades. - Facilitated a panel discussion at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum to commemorate the events of 1917, Houston "Mutiny and Riots" that occurred 105 years ago. - Hosted the Land Bridge and Prairie opening event that welcomed 15,000+ visitors from all over Houston, many of whom had never before visited Memorial Park. - Hosted cultural celebrations for Mexican Independence Day, Diwali, and Lunar New Year. - Organized the "Run To Remember" event on Memorial Day to honor and remember service members who died in, or as a result of, their military service. - Dyanmo and Dash Charities faciliated a free soccer training program for children in Memorial Park, known as Futbolito in the City. - Continued to expand our Visitor Services team to answer visitor questions, collect required permitting fees and enforce Park regulations. 1365604 See Schedule O Operating and Maintaining the Park: The Conservancy operated and maintained 1,100 acres of Memorial Park's 1,500 acres, exceeding contractual requirements for frequency of cleaning, mowing, and other services. The Conservancy advances its mission through improving Park amenities, supporting forestry management initiatives, planting native tree varieties, maintaining natural and surfaced trails, and caring for landscaped areas within the Park. 2022 Highlights include: - The Grassland division added 45 acres of grassland to MPC's care and management. - The Conservation Horticulture division grew and installed 25,000 native plants. - The Greenhouse division produced 3,500 cubic yards of mulch and 200 cubic yards of compost on site. - Park Operations and Maintenance focused on operational process improvements including procedure implementation, development of satellite workstations, and growing efficiencies. At Memorial Park Conservancy, volunteers are an integral part of the Park's restoration and maintenance efforts. 2022 Highlights include: - 2,736 individual volunteers participated in projects around the Park, contributing 7,624 total volunteer hours. - Conservancy staff led 70 corporate events and 53 group events including collaborations with schools, alumni associations, and clubs. - Removed 727 cubic yards of biomass and spread 317 cubic yards of mulch. - Planted 32,000 seeds and established 10,000 new plants within the Park's ecosystem. 23364749 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 56 0 1 89 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Shellye Arnold 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Carrie Pepi Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Porter Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Briscoe Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 George Johnston Secretary 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Myron Blalock Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rogene Gee Calvert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kalinda Campbell Director 5.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Claire Caudill Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Philip Croker Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Flournoy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lissa Gangee Director 1.67 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Garibaldi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Gibson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Veronica Gorczynski Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bobby Heugel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Howley Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Huewitt Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joshua Ibarra Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sabrina Kirwin Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob McDowell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jorge Munoz Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tanya Pal Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Townes Pressler Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dhiren Shethia Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Wilson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shellye Arnold President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 408461 0 12367 Randy Odinet Executive Vice President 40.00 0.00 X 303538 0 10636 Holli Clements Vice President of Engagement 40.00 0.00 X 146977 0 12477 Monica Clem Director of Development 40.00 0.00 X 105256 0 354 Corri Pfeiffenberger Sr. Director of Park Operations 40.00 0.00 X 144231 0 12439 1108463 0 48273 5 0 1 0 Uptown Development Authority 1980 Post Oak Blvd 1700 Houston TX 77056 Construction 11164769 Tellepsen Builders LP 777 Benmar 400 Houston TX 77060 Construction 6073885 Nelson Byrd Woltz 310 East Market St Charlottesville VA 22902 Landscape design 644033 3 1337007 2016591 5771306 60279 9124904 Permits and rentals 900099 1074658 1074658 1074658 325369 325369 456979 440314 16665 16665 16665 136445 1337007 306252 -169807 -169807 10371789 1074658 0 172227 952532 658600 118725 175207 2910572 1964021 384908 561643 58021 47797 4237 5987 385598 299517 31744 54337 299303 211402 36155 51746 4374 3018 1356 17500 17500 36250 36250 1167661 814322 117725 235614 2777 10 2767 585875 419473 86278 80124 184590 95495 35080 54015 17476 15006 800 1670 87735 64119 7764 15852 114293 114293 89455 2600 86855 Park improvements 18140110 18140110 Repairs and maintenance 248835 248835 Park events 144219 144219 Park supplies & tools 118607 118607 32488 3305 15345 13838 25598271 23364749 944472 1289050 8050429 5360403 16907932 14587619 828 5647 1209035 831396 308325 377639 31925782 21550740 57193296 41882048 2728027 2723441 2728027 2723441 X 9628014 10488656 44837255 28669951 54465269 39158607 57193296 41882048 -15226482 -80180 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 8488902 20381161 33262139 31395483 9124904 102652589 11148 10225 8025 29398 8500050 20391386 33270164 31395483 9124904 102681987 64699273 37982714 355828 390302 5702 9391 325369 1086592 103768579 3099181 0.36600 0.33400 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2161410 225000 246812 2633222 1809897 525100 -173587 2161410 1150093 525000 134804 1809897 608092 502695 39306 1150093 588874 545 18673 608092 0.36360 0.51670 0.11970 0 1 1 1209035 831396 377639 377639 10464502 -80180 171185 1708 92713 10371789 0 10371789 25769456 171185 171185 25598271 0 25598271 Part V, Line 4: The endowment funds are dedicated to future maintenance of the Park. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Endowment revenue 1,708. X X X X X X 1 Monica Clem 18700 Lakeland Dr Austin TX 78645 Consulting 0 0 36250 0 36250 TX Park Ball 1158901 1041151 117750 57802 89122 2150 94833 State of the Park 157225 153025 4200 9443 16188 2 157326 142831 14495 12781 10910 3550 9473 1473452 1337007 136445 12781 67245 116220 5700 104306 306252 -169807 X X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Shellye Arnold President & CEO 358461 0 50000 0 0 0 11239 0 1128 0 420828 0 0 0 Randy Odinet Executive Vice President 243538 0 60000 0 0 0 10282 0 354 0 314174 0 0 0 Holli Clements Vice President of Engagement 146923 0 54 0 0 0 5877 0 6600 0 159454 0 0 0 Corri Pfeiffenberger Sr. Director of Park Operations 144231 0 0 0 0 0 5369 0 7070 0 156670 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 The Compensation Committee of the Memorial Park Board of Directors determines the compensation (base and bonus) for the President/CEO. The Compensation Committee also ratifies compensation (base and bonus) for all employees elected as officers of the organization. With guidance from a national, third-party compensation consulting firm, compensation determinations are based on individual performance and an annual benchmarking study which takes into consideration both national and local similarly situated organizations. Uptown Development Authority Subst. contributor 11164769 Improvement cost sharing 0 X 2 51779 FMV X Raffle items 36 8500 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee consists of the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, the Chair of each of the other five standing committees, and up to three at-large members who are Directors recommended by the Chair and approved by the Board. The immediate past Chair of MPC also serves on the Executive Committee. The MPC Board Chair serves as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has and may exercise, when the Board of Directors is not in session, the power to perform all duties of every kind and character, not required by law or the charter of MPC, to be performed solely by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has authority to make rules for the holding and conduct of its meetings, and it keeps written records of its meetings and actions taken without a meeting and reports such actions to the Board of Directors not later than at the meeting of the Board of the Directors following any such action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The CEO, COO, Controller, and Finance Committee review Form 990 and provide a copy to the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is sent via email and/or mail to all Board members annually. Forms are returned to MPC office personnel and Board leadership for review and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Compensation Committee of the Memorial Park Board of Directors determines the compensation (base and bonus) for the President/CEO. The Compensation Committee also ratifies compensation (base and bonus) for all employees elected as officers of the organization. With guidance from a national, third-party compensation consulting firm, compensation determinations are based on individual performance and an annual benchmarking study which takes into consideration both national and local similarly situated organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available upon request. Memorial Park Conservancy Endowment 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 800541645 Support Memorial Park Conservancy TX 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Memorial Park Conservancy Inc 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0