Nonprofit · EIN 76-0655841
MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $22,029,272 | $12,338,534 | $9,690,738 | $57,641,319 | $1,392,486 | $56,248,833 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $18,867,772 | $13,745,709 | $5,122,063 | $46,057,091 | $856,266 | $45,200,825 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,371,789 | $25,598,271 | -$15,226,482 | $41,882,048 | $2,723,441 | $39,158,607 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,152,643
- of which government grants
- $2,770,995
- Program service revenue
- $1,230,236
- Investment income
- $1,247,746
- Net rental income
- $68,664
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,549
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$170,017
- Other revenue
- $398,647
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,023,183
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,513,309
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,415,374
- Professional fundraising fees
- $155,180
- Legal fees
- $31,663
- Accounting fees
- $25,300
- Travel
- $29,725
- Depreciation
- $141,306
- Program services (functional)
- $8,769,925
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,301,025
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,267,584
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,057,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,641,319
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,392,486
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,248,833
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $624,613
- Publicly traded securities
- $40,290,228
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,778,111
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,470,722
- Gross receipts
- $31,183,750
- Employees
- 100
- Volunteers
- 418
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellye Arnold | President & CEO (thru 10/24) Officer | 40 | $494,833 | $21,315 |
| Chris Ballard | COO, President & CEO Officer | 40 | $244,787 | $19,370 |
| Holli Clements | Vice President of Engagement Officer | 40 | $198,353 | $15,161 |
| Elizabeth Taylor | Director of Human Resources Key employee | 40 | $157,789 | $14,264 |
| Rocio Feusier | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,792 | $12,325 |
| Chelsea Kuzniar | Director of Annual Giving Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,028 | $11,834 |
| Suzanne Formanek | Senior Director of Park Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,315 | $12,042 |
| Veronica Gorczynski | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lissa Gangjee | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob McDowell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| George Johnston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rogene G Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalinda Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Caudill | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Croker | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Flournoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hazelton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Janet Hobby | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Howley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joshua Ibarra | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jill Jewett | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nelson Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sabrina Kirwin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Louie Layrisson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Lubel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jorge Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tanya Pal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Peikert | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Townes Pressler | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rob Saltiel | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dhiren Shethia | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Skip Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellye Arnold | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $444,743 | $14,366 |
| Randy Odinet | Executive Vice President (thru 6/23) Officer | 40 | $205,696 | $8,637 |
| Holli Clements | Vice President of Engagement Officer | 40 | $175,510 | $14,454 |
| Corri Pfeiffenberger thru 823 | Sr. Director of Park Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,548 | $8,290 |
| Rocio Feusier | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,598 | $11,519 |
| Elizabeth Taylor | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,765 | $13,751 |
| Chris Ballard | COO (from 10/23) Officer | 40 | $59,101 | $1,706 |
| Veronica Gorczynski | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lissa Gangjee | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Briscoe | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Johnston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rogene G Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalinda Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Caudill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Croker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Flournoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Garibaldi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Heugel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Howley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Huewitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Ibarra | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabrina Kirwin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Louie Layrisson | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob McDowell | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Jorge Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Pal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna L Peikert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Townes G Pressler | Director Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Saltiel | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dhiren Shethia | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellye Arnold | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $408,461 | $12,367 |
| Randy Odinet | Executive Vice President Officer | 40 | $303,538 | $10,636 |
| Holli Clements | Vice President of Engagement Officer | 40 | $146,977 | $12,477 |
| Corri Pfeiffenberger | Sr. Director of Park Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,231 | $12,439 |
| Monica Clem | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,256 | $354 |
| Carrie Pepi | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Porter | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Briscoe | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Johnston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Myron Blalock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rogene Gee Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalinda Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Caudill | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Croker | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Flournoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lissa Gangee | Director Trustee or director | 1.67 | $0 | $0 |
| John Garibaldi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Veronica Gorczynski | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Heugel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Howley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Huewitt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Ibarra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabrina Kirwin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob McDowell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jorge Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Pal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Townes Pressler | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dhiren Shethia | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7575 N PICNIC, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2797
- In care of
- % SHEYLLE ARNOLD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chris Ballard, 7575 North Picnic Lane, Houston, TX 77007
- Signed the 990
- Chris Ballard, President & CEO
- Phone
- (713) 863-8403
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
Memorial Park Conservancy is committed to preserving, restoring, & enhancing Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. This supports public use, recreation, & education in accordance with conditions of conveyance to the City of Houston.
Program accomplishments
- Welcoming 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 Month.-Celebrated Make Music Day with free performances by local artists. Visitors enjoyed family-friendly acoustic sets at Live Oak Court, serving as a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together.-Held nine Star Parties in collaboration with the Houston Astronomical Society. These free family-friendly events featured powerful telescopes and knowledgeable volunteers, who helped guests observe the celestial sights.-Fubolito in the City, produced by Dynamo and Dash Charities, offered free 90-minute soccer clinics designed to engage children and young athletes.-Held nine Health and Wellness events. These free fitness classes aimed to improve both mental and physical well-being of all participants.Expenses $4,297,135 · revenue $1,230,236
- 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, and a large playground with an adjacent covered pavilion.Expenses $3,192,908
- 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 tables, and installation of parking blocks.-Stretching Deck Improvements such as a new deck, fitness equipment, additional water fountain, and new trees. -Automatic gates installed at Running Complex and Picnic Loop.-Safety bollards installed on the Commuter Trail at Picnic Loop and the pedestrian path at Crestwood and Memorial Drive.-Over 50 trees in the Clay Family Eastern Glades and more than 30 in the Sports Complex were pruned to promote healthy tree structure.- More than 100 trees across the Park were fertilized using targeted amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to improve tree health.At Memorial Park Conservancy, volunteers play a crucial role in the restoration and maintenance of the Park. FY25 Volunteer Highlights include:- Volunteers dedicated a total of 910 hours, engaging in diverse projects throughout the Park.- Volunteers assisted in collecting 3 cubic yards of trash, removing 46 cubic yards of invasive species, spread 16 cubic yards of mulch and relocated 2,600 plants.Expenses $1,279,882
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0655841
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,641,319
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,183,750
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $22,029,272 | $12,338,534 | $57,641,319 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $18,867,772 | $13,745,709 | $46,057,091 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $10,371,789 | $25,598,271 | $41,882,048 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $32,425,782 | $20,175,699 | $57,193,296 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 76-0655841).
Questions about MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC
- What is the EIN of MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC is 76-0655841.
- Is MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Chris Ballard.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 32 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $494,833 (Shellye Arnold, President & CEO (thru 10/24)).
- How much revenue does MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,029,272, expenses of $12,338,534 and total assets of $57,641,319 at year end.
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