Nonprofit · EIN 76-0288131
MOODY GARDENS INC
Tax-exempt · GALVESTON, TX 77554
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-PF | $65,568,530 | $70,342,147 | -$4,773,617 | $73,511,362 | $17,890,717 | $55,620,645 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-PF | $62,200,504 | $66,969,313 | -$4,768,809 | $74,320,892 | $15,880,790 | $58,440,102 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-PF | $64,588,427 | $64,133,825 | $454,602 | $74,235,851 | $16,632,794 | $57,603,057 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,140,564
- Dividends
- $1,104,233
- Interest
- $187,300
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $903,062
- Other income
- $424,292
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,775,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $660,931
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,994,297
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $10,775,055
- Excise tax on investment income
- $28,643
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $74,320,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,511,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,890,717
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,620,645
- Fair market value of assets
- $73,511,362
- Qualifying distributions
- $10,775,055
- Net investment income
- $2,194,595
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ZENDT ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $430,083 | $44,300 |
| RICHARD TERNSTROM ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | DIRECTOR, HOTEL FOOD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,507 | $0 |
| ROBERT CALLIES ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,500 | $13,850 |
| BOBBY ROSS ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | HOTEL EXECUTIVE CHEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,417 | $0 |
| KATHY LEBRUN ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $126,048 | $35,326 |
| LEON GARRISON ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | HOTEL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,500 | $16,310 |
| AMBER GORDON ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | BANQUETS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,086 | $0 |
| E DOUGLAS MCLEOD 53 CEDAR LAWN CIRCLE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | $21,750 | $0 |
| JOHN IPPOLITO 6222 Ledge Mountain Dr, AUSTIN, TX 78731 | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | $21,750 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER LAMM MOODY FOUNDATION, 2302 POSTOFFICE ST 704, GALVESTON, TX 77550 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $21,050 | $0 |
| ALLAN MATTHEWS 7114 YOUPON DRIVE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,600 | $0 |
| LUIS R HERNANDEZ 950 E VAN BUREN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 | VP/DIRECTOR/AUDIT COMM CHAIR | 1 | $19,650 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Matthews PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES, 601 23RD ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550 | EX OFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ZENDT ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $405,717 | $50,441 |
| LEON GARRISON ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | HOTEL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,500 | $25,136 |
| ROBERT CALLIES ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,167 | $20,758 |
| KATHY LEBRUN ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $124,400 | $42,217 |
| RICHARD TERNSTROM ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | DIRECTOR, HOTEL FOOD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,860 | $7,241 |
| STEVEN J YAROTSKY ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,740 | $24,159 |
| KIM CONNER ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | DIRECTOR,HOTEL SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,178 | $16,527 |
| E DOUGLAS MCLEOD 53 CEDAR LAWN CIRCLE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | $21,000 | $0 |
| JOHN IPPOLITO 6222 Ledge Mountain Dr, AUSTIN, TX 78731 | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | $20,650 | $0 |
| LUIS R HERNANDEZ 950 E VAN BUREN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 | VP/DIRECTOR/AUDIT COMM CHAIR | 1 | $19,600 | $0 |
| ALLAN MATTHEWS 7114 YOUPON DRIVE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $19,500 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER LAMM MOODY FOUNDATION, 2302 POSTOFFICE ST 704, GALVESTON, TX 77550 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 | $0 |
| BOB BULLWINKEL PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES, 601 23RD ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550 | EX OFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ZENDT ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $380,567 | $46,733 |
| LEON GARRISON ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | HOTEL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $20,691 |
| PATRICIA THORNBURG ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | DIRECTOR OF CATERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,118 | $16,950 |
| ROBERT CALLIES ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,833 | $19,375 |
| KATHY LEBRUN ONE HOPE BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $120,000 | $38,991 |
| RICHARD TERNSTROM ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | DIRECTOR, HOTEL FOOD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,353 | $7,191 |
| STEVEN J YAROTSKY ONE HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,000 | $23,440 |
| E DOUGLAS MCLEOD 53 CEDAR LAWN CIRCLE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,500 | $0 |
| JOHN IPPOLITO 3267 BEE CAVE RD STE 107-88, AUSTIN, TX 78746 | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | $19,300 | $0 |
| ALLAN MATTHEWS 7114 YOUPON DRIVE, GALVESTON, TX 77551 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $18,650 | $0 |
| LUIS R HERNANDEZ 950 E VAN BUREN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 | VP/DIRECTOR/AUDIT COMM CHAIR | 1 | $18,050 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GAIDO 601 23RD ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550 | EX OFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 HOPE BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77554-8928
- In care of
- % KATHY LEBRUN
- Signed the 990-PF
- KATHY LEBRUN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (409) 744-4673
- Website
- WWW.MOODYGARDENS.COM
- Return prepared by
- WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0288131
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private operating foundation
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private operating foundation, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,511,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $75,539,706
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | September 2025 | $65,568,530 | $70,342,147 | $73,511,362 | XML |
| 990-PF | September 2024 | $62,200,504 | $66,969,313 | $74,320,892 | XML |
| 990-PF | September 2023 | $64,588,427 | $64,133,825 | $74,235,851 | XML |
| 990-PF | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 76-0288131).
Questions about MOODY GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of MOODY GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOODY GARDENS INC is 76-0288131.
- Is MOODY GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to MOODY GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private operating foundation, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does MOODY GARDENS INC file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of MOODY GARDENS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOODY GARDENS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOODY GARDENS INC?
- The 990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $430,083 (JOHN ZENDT, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MOODY GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,568,530, expenses of $70,342,147 and total assets of $73,511,362 at year end.
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