2024-04-16T15:45:33-05:00 2023-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2022-07-01 472199904 Emancipation Park Conservancy EMAN 7135281872 3018 Emancipation Avenue Houston TX 77004 Ramon Manning Chairman 7135281872 2024-04-16 1 Ramon Manning 999009999 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2024-04-16 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Ramon Manning 3018 Emancipation Avenue Houston TX 77004 785192 0 X www.epconservancy.org X 2014 TX To conserve Emancipation Park and provide free program services to area residents. 10 10 27 750 0 0 2922994 785192 0 0 0 0 0 0 2922994 785192 62316 51250 0 0 653364 749675 0 0 81363 1993299 1156479 2708979 1957404 214015 -1172212 2439536 1146040 213584 92300 2225952 1053740 X Emancipation Park Conservancy's mission is to enhance Emancipation Park by preserving its integrity and enriching its heritage as a local, state, national, and international landmark. 0 0 1497712 51250 In partnership with diverse collaborative partners, Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) offers culturally responsive programming of education, economic empowerment, and health and wellness. See Schedule O for program details.Education: Each year, EPC hosts its Juneteenth celebration, which consists of programs and events commemorating the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people were emancipated in Galveston, Texas. EPC's Juneteenth festivities engage African diaspora members worldwide by sharing African Americans history, traditions, heritage, and culture of African Americans while also highlighting the strides African Americans are making toward collective economic, educational, and political advancements. In 2022, during its 150th year, EPC hosted its sesquicentennial celebration, welcoming over 7,500 visitors into the park over the two-day event. Our additional educational program offerings include STEM Summer Camp, After School Enrichment Programs, and Read-In Programs. Emancipation Conversations Lecture Series: This program refers to the rich griot tradition central to the diffusion and preservation of African American culture across generations. The discussions feature innovative and iconic community leaders, influencers, and humanitarians across various disciplines, including the arts, literature, business, science, philanthropy, and politics. Health & Wellness: Get Fit in the Tre - these programs are a variety of fitness and exercise classes and classes on preparing healthy meals.Economic Empowerment: Bridging the Gap Financial Literacy Series - This program is designed to give families the tools to help break the cycle of poverty. Classes include budgeting workshops, financial planning, small business assistance, career development, and others to equip families for financial growth. EPC hosted in-person and virtual offerings serving a vast number of local and non-local participants. Holiday In The Tre': A continuation of the rich tradition of communal celebration. This program provides a platform for talent and a conduit to support local businesses in Houston's historic Third Ward community. EPC also launched the Healthy Communities initiative during FY 2022 - 2023. This initiative utilizes social determinants of health framework to address health disparities across the community's priority populations (i.e., Seniors, Children and Families, Women, and Men). Additionally, EPC conducted its inaugural Community Innovation Grant during FY 2022 - 2023. Awards were made to community organizations to add capacity, drive innovation, and establish a pipeline of collaborative partners. 1497712 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X X Jennifer Spriggs 7135281872 3018 Emancipation Avenue Houston TX 77004 Ramon Manning Chairman 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jacqueline W Bostic Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Valerie Coleman Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Yvette E Mitchell Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jared Crane Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dorris Ellis Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Phillip J Sarofim Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Gertrude Stone Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Alvia Wardlaw Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Valerie Williams Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Zeidman Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Lucy Bremond Executive Director thru 3/22 40.00 X 33075 0 0 Muhammad Rashid PhD Executive Director thru 10/22 40.00 X 105923 0 0 Jennifer Spriggs Adm Fin Dir / ED from 4/23 40.00 X 110000 0 3898 Whitney Threadcraft PhD Programs Director 40.00 X 115385 0 0 364383 0 3898 3 0 0 0 0 785192 785192 785192 0 0 0 51250 51250 120382 48153 72229 576668 400614 106809 69245 52625 33880 13517 5228 16225 4500 11725 39638 39638 125275 65050 60225 22597 18400 4197 40085 31874 8211 42280 11980 30300 182639 165621 17018 9871 8897 974 26629 22086 4543 1631 1631 16381 9978 4863 1540 Program expenses 618614 618614 Dues and subscriptions 14614 6815 2449 5350 1957404 1497712 378329 81363 1833376 972888 588165 138165 14878 16716 11767 10326 1984 1279 8342 2439536 1146040 213584 92300 213584 92300 X 624400 -37093 1601552 1090833 2225952 1053740 2439536 1146040 -1172212 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1034181 197699 2099658 2922994 785192 7039724 1034181 197699 2099658 2922994 785192 7039724 4283234 2756490 7039724 0.39160 0.33650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10326 1984 8342 8342 785192 0 785192 0 785192 1957404 0 1957404 0 1957404 1 Third Ward Community Cloth 5445 Almeda Houston TX 77004 760516601 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Juneteenth programming Freedman's Town Conservancy 1300 Victor St Houston TX 77019 832421452 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Juneteenth programming Texas Southern University Foundation 3100 Cleburne St Houston TX 77004 741620415 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Juneteenth programming 3 Part I, Line 2: EPC works with Third Ward community-based organizations in Houston, Texas, to restore, manage, and enhance Emancipation Park to produce programs relevant to the community. Grant applications are reviewed by the EPC staff and the Executive Board and presented to the Board for approval. The close relationship between community-based organizations and EPC serves to monitor the use of grant funds. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Finance Committee reviews Form 990 and provides the 990 to the board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each director, officer, and committee member with governing board delegated powers acknowledge they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, have read and understood it, and agree to comply with it. If a conflict arises, the organization follows the procedures for addressing the conflict as set out in the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The board evaluates compensation for comparable positions from similar organizations in determining the Executive Directors' compensation. A written substantiation of the review and compensation decision is prepared. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Upon request.