Discovery Green Conservancy

EIN: 201951465 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$11,051,561
Total Expenses
$10,124,915
Total Assets
$47,064,396
Net Assets
$46,098,782
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Kathryn Lott
Phone
7134007336
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Discovery Green Conservancy, founded in 2004, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $11.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $10.1M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Discovery Green's mission is to operate and guide the evolution of an uncommonly beautiful urban green space in the heart of Houston that serves as a village green for our city, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the incredible diversity of arts, talents, and traditions that enrich life in Houston.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,185,314 Revenue: $1,722,760

Discovery Green Conservancy operates a public park, open year-round at no charge to residents and visitors of the Greater Houston area. The park includes open areas for events, picnics, and sports, a...

Read more

Discovery Green Conservancy operates a public park, open year-round at no charge to residents and visitors of the Greater Houston area. The park includes open areas for events, picnics, and sports, a playground and an interactive water feature for children, a lake, a putting green, various gardens, a jogging path, dog runs, two restaurants, performance areas and both temporary and permanent installations of art. The park hosts a variety of activities such as yoga, dance and fitness classes and performing arts events, as well as special events such as an ice rink in winter.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,717,454 Revenue: $2,894,735

In March 2017, Discovery Green entered into a partnership with Houston First to manage programming for the new Avenida Houston Plaza in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The goal is to...

Read more

In March 2017, Discovery Green entered into a partnership with Houston First to manage programming for the new Avenida Houston Plaza in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The goal is to provide both convention visitors and Houstonians a great new downtown destination. Numerous free events, including live music and temporary art installations, were programmed by Discovery Green on the plaza across the street from the park.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,089,047
Program Service Revenue $4,613,963
Investment Income $568,445
Other Revenue $-219,894
TOTAL REVENUE $11,051,561

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,575,625
Fundraising Expenses $550,114
Program Expenses $8,902,768
Other Expenses $7,507,290
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,124,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,051,561 $9,402,179 +0.2%
Expenses $10,124,915 $9,336,819 +0.1%
Net Income $926,646 $65,360 +13.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
44
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$260,429
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Andrew Abendshein Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lacey Dalcour Salas Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Edie Mayo Secretary, Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roxanne Almaraz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert M Eury Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Guy Hagstette Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Harmeyer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Staci LaToison Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kande Lewis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Theresa Morales Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Desrye M Morgan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judy Nyquist Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Parsons Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cody Patel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JP Ramirez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David E Ruiz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Courtenay Siegfried Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann-Marie Tcholakian Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kara Kinder Vidal Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathryn Lott President 40.00
Officer
$231,750 $28,679 $260,429
Stephanie Carroll Development Director 40.00
Highest
$105,567 $21,529 $127,096
Clark Curry Operations Director 40.00
Highest
$122,150 $22,502 $144,652
Jose Leal COO 40.00
Highest
$153,270 $21,357 $174,627
Susanne Theis Artistic Director 40.00
Highest
$149,467 $20,084 $169,551
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $11,051,561 $10,124,915 $47,064,396 $926,646
2024 $9,402,179 $9,336,819 $46,344,413 $65,360
2023 $10,459,340 $9,526,045 $45,622,744 $933,295
2022 $7,049,531 $7,323,031 $45,086,607 $-273,500
2021 $5,535,466 $5,232,023 $45,724,878 $303,443
2020 $5,611,736 $6,737,905 $45,245,323 $-1,126,169
2019 $6,875,139 $7,499,924 $45,523,158 $-624,785
2018 $13,925,627 $7,581,958 $46,769,303 $6,343,669
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Texas Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Discovery Green Conservancy with other nonprofits in Texas and across the country.