Memorial Park Conservancy
Memorial Park Conservancy reported $22.0 million in revenue and $12.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $71.08 went to program services, $18.65 to management and general costs and $10.27 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 86.9% of the total. Government grants made up 12.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $516,148 (President & CEO (thru 10/24)). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 5% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $12MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 71.1% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.6% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 10.3% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 86.9% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 12.6% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $516,148 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.18% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 54.7 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 25 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseWelcoming and Engaging Park Visitors: Memorial Park Conservancy ("MPC") regularly provides a diverse range of free and low-cost community events, spanning from cultural festivals to engaging educational activities. This year the Conservancy broadened its programming to emphasize health and wellness by offering free yoga classes, meditation, Pilates sessions and soccer clinics for kids.Continued on Schedule O.FY25 Highlights include:-Live at Live Oak, presented by H-E-B, consisted of four free events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Black History…
Master Plan: In April 2025, Memorial Park Conservancy unveiled plans for Memorial Groves, and shortly after began preliminary site work and ecological restoration for the project. This new space will pay tribute to the Park's history while further enhancing its natural beauty and providing expanded opportunities for recreation, education, and relaxation. The project will introduce new space for remembrance and recreation, including quiet spaces for reflection, archaeological features, trails for walking and cycling, adult workout areas, open lawns for play and picnicking, a visitor center…
Operating and Maintaining the Park: The Conservancy operates and maintains 1,100 acres of Memorial Park's 1,500 acres, aspiring to implement the principles of exceptional park management and stewardship. The Conservancy furthers its mission by enhancing park amenities, backing forestry management initiatives, planting native species, maintaining both natural and paved trails, and tending to landscaped areas within the Park.Continued on Schedule O.FY25 Highlights include:-Vale Asche Playground Area improvements such as a new swing set beds with safety surfacing, new wood installed on picnic…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO (thru 10/24) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $494,833 | $0 | $21,315 | $516,148 |
| COO, President & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $244,787 | $0 | $19,370 | $264,157 |
| Vice President of Engagement Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $198,353 | $0 | $15,161 | $213,514 |
| Director of Human Resources Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $157,789 | $0 | $14,264 | $172,053 |
| Controller Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $126,792 | $0 | $12,325 | $139,117 |
| Director of Annual Giving Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $108,028 | $0 | $11,834 | $119,862 |
| Senior Director of Park Operations Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $107,315 | $0 | $12,042 | $119,357 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Memorial Park Conservancy (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b25 · 25 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5100
- Volunteers Part I, line 6418
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Tellepsen Builders LP Construction | $1,569,685 |
| Shooter and Lindsey Inc Landscape services | $243,388 |
| City Kitchen LLC Catering services | $133,613 |
| Bartlett Tree Experts Tree care services | $119,680 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 9 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
47 private foundations reported grants to Memorial Park Conservancy totaling $12M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Memorial Park Conservancy's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Memorial Park Conservancy, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Memorial Park Conservancy's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Memorial Park Conservancy reported that 71.1% of its $12.3 million in expenses went to program services, 18.6% to management and general and 10.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Memorial Park Conservancy pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Memorial Park Conservancy reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $516,148, for the role of President & CEO (thru 10/24) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Memorial Park Conservancy get its money?
Of $22.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 86.9% came from contributions and grants (including 12.6% from government grants) and 5.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Memorial Park Conservancy a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 76-0655841 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202601039349301750 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202521049349301907 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202411029349301701 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202301049349300015 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202201049349300305 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202111029349300876 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 76-0655841: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.