Trees For Houston

EIN: 760046318 501(c)(3)

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$4,049,377
Total Expenses
$4,318,992
Total Assets
$15,930,308
Net Assets
$15,737,423
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Barry J Ward
Phone
7138408733
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Trees For Houston, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $15.7M represent 47 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Plant, protect and promote trees all over the greater Houston area.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,909,393 Revenue: $34,540

Trees For Houston's projects include purchasing, planting, and caring for trees. The organization's role in any given project varies greatly, as the needs and abilities of our various partners in the...

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Trees For Houston's projects include purchasing, planting, and caring for trees. The organization's role in any given project varies greatly, as the needs and abilities of our various partners in the public and private sectors are engaged in the process.The organization works with public and private sectors, encourages the involvement of corporate, foundation, and individual partners, and is responsible for planting over 970,000 trees and seedlings in the last 40 years along streets, in neighborhoods, and in parks throughout the Houston region. During the 2024-2025 planting season, Trees For Houston planted and maintained over 90,000 trees and watered an additional 12,000 under its planned maintenance program.

Program 2
Expenses: $191,085

More than 1,100 public and private schools have over 66,000 trees thanks to our Trees for Schools program. Schools are chosen based on recommendations from parents, teachers, principals, neighbors...

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More than 1,100 public and private schools have over 66,000 trees thanks to our Trees for Schools program. Schools are chosen based on recommendations from parents, teachers, principals, neighbors, and administrators. Trees For Houston surveys the school grounds with the school staff to determine the number and species of trees that should be planted.After the trees are planted, Trees For Houston waters, stakes, and mulches the trees for a minimum of two years to ensure their survival. This year, the Trees for Schools program planted and maintained 10,976 trees at 73 Houston area school grounds.

Program 3
Expenses: $197,025

The mission of the Trees For Houston (TFH) Education Program is to expand the awareness of the critical role that trees play in our community for residents of all ages and grade levels. In addition...

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The mission of the Trees For Houston (TFH) Education Program is to expand the awareness of the critical role that trees play in our community for residents of all ages and grade levels. In addition to planting trees at 25 schools or more per year, TFH conducts education presentations to school children and adults throughout the region. During the 2024-2025 planting season, the classroom education program provided Growing Together kits containing native tree seed, soil, a container, and a ruler to nearly 1,000 students. Continued on Schedule O The hands-on events educated more than 40,000 adults and children on proper tree planting, protection and care, and TFH presented tree planting information and materials to over 1,000 people at outreach events including civic association, garden club, and professional organization meetings. TFH also provides educational and hands-on activities to encourage the community to learn about the importance of trees in our urban environment at the Trees For Houston Kinder Campus. TFH has provided children and families with more than 50 different opportunities to engage with the organization. Activities include potting up seedlings, children's book series programs, and basic tree biology and identification.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,862,809
Program Service Revenue $34,540
Investment Income $213,635
Other Revenue $-61,607
TOTAL REVENUE $4,049,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,230,843
Fundraising Expenses $539,510
Program Expenses $3,355,536
Other Expenses $3,088,149
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,318,992

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,049,377 $7,192,556 -0.4%
Expenses $4,318,992 $4,222,961 +0.0%
Net Income $-269,615 $2,969,595 -1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
35
Independent Members
35
Employees
17
Volunteers
2146

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
7
$219,264
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tom Flaherty President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rhett Rentrop Chairman 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barton Kelly Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Nettles Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew McCullough Jr Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat McCelvey Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rudeina Baasiri Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Boone Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha Britton Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Condon Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John E Cutler Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Elkins Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Seth Flechsig Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Gregg Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Griffith Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Olive Allen Hughes Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tai Ingram Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Jackson Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill King Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Knaus Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Laborde Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David H Marks Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Mayer Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy McConn Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Murphy Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Newbery Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Ott Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay Parker Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Pinyopusarerk Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Rigney Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Ritter Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristopher Stuart Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Van Wie Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lou Waters Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bobbi Worbington Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry J Ward Executive Director 50.00
Officer
$197,085 $22,179 $219,264
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 $4,049,377 $4,318,992 $15,930,308 $-269,615
2024 $7,192,556 $4,222,961 $16,164,854 $2,969,595
2023 $2,376,072 $2,240,239 $13,847,952 $135,833
2022 $5,636,072 $2,141,014 $12,896,766 $3,495,058
2021 $8,057,198 $1,837,368 $9,700,837 $6,219,830
2020 $2,505,805 $1,677,303 $3,234,499 $828,502
2019 $1,710,829 $1,501,018 $2,235,307 $209,811
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