2024-11-13T07:58:25-05:00 2023-12-31 263806553 RATLIFF & ASSOCIATES PC 2501 PARKVIEW DR STE 205 FORT WORTH TX 76102 990 2023-01-01 741381479 THE WESTBURY CIVIC CLUB INC WEST 7137235437 5322 W BELLFORT STE 100 HOUSTON TX 77035 BECKY EDMONDSON TREASURER 7137235437 2024-11-11 true true CYNTHIA COX P01400154 8173323222 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z BECKY EDMONDSON 5322 W BELLFORT STE 100 HOUSTON TX 77035 407889 false X HTTP://WESTBURYHOUSTON.COM X 1961 TX TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE WESTBURY COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE WESTBURY AND PARKWAY SUBDIVISIONS IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 16 15 1 25 7607 0 314584 407868 32 21 0 314616 407889 0 0 49482 49951 0 0 358050 358837 407532 408788 -92916 -899 174225 174010 21367 0 152858 174010 X TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE WESTBURY COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE WESTBURY AND PARKWAY SUBDIVISIONS IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. false false 282363 PROVIDE A CONTRACT CONSTABLE PATROL PROGRAM, WESTBURY AREA PATROL (WAP), TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SECURITY. THE CONSTABLE PATROL CONSISTS OF 3 OFFICERS WHO PATROL THE NEIGHBORHOOD REGULARLY. FOR RESIDENTS WHO PAY THE WAP DUES, A SPECIAL VACATION WATCH CAN BE REQUESTED FOR ANY TIME DURING WHICH THE HOUSE WILL BE LEFT VACANT (VACATION, DURING REMODELING, ETC). FREE HOME SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THESE RESIDENTS. THERE IS A SILVER WATCH PROGRAM WHERE SENIORS CAN REGISTER TO BE CHECKED ON REGULARLY BY THE DEPUTIES. ALL OF THE 5,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND OVER 10,000 RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM HAVING THIS EXTRA SECURITY. IN 2023, THE WAP USED RADAR TO ENHANCE PATROL ON WEST BELLFORT AND ON WILLOWBEND DUE TO CONCERNS WITH DEATHS ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES. 54900 PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER (WESTBURY CRIER) TO ALL 5,000 HOMES. THE NEWSLETTER IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS IN THE WESTBURY AREA AND INFORMS HOMEOWNERS ABOUT VARIOUS MEETINGS, EVENTS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES BEING HELD IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. THESE INCLUDE ALL OF THE WCC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS DESCRIBED BELOW AND ON SCHEDULE O. THE CRIER ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW HOMEOWNER DUES ARE BEING USED TO BENEFIT THE AREA. THE COST OF THE NEWSLETTER IS PARTIALLY OFFSET BY ADVERTISING INCOME. 39451 ENSURE THE UPKEEP OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD GREENSPACE, PROVIDE FUN AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS. SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES REGULARLY PROMOTED BY WESTBURY CIVIC CLUB (WCC)INCLUDE SEASONAL EVENTS SUCH AS KEEP WESTBURY BEAUTIFUL DAY IN APRIL AND MONTHLY "WOW, WORKING ON WESTBURY" DAYS WHERE VOLUNTEERS COME TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP AREAS AROUND WESTBURY. A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF WCC'S ACTIVITIES INVOLVES PROJECTS TO MAINTAIN AND BEAUTIFY THE ESPLANADES AND GREENSPACES IN THE AREA, INCLUDING MOWING, SEASONAL PLANTINGS, AND WATERING. MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE INVOLVED REGULARLY IN THESE PROJECTS. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O. 376714 false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 1 true true true false false false false false false false X 16 15 true false false false true true true true true false false true false false true false true false X BECKY EDMONDSON 7137235437 5322 W BELLFORT STE 100 HOUSTON TX 77035 JENNIFER EDMONDSON DIRECTOR & O 37.00 X X 46332 0 0 CINDY CHAPMAN PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCIA HARTMAN VICE-PRESIDE 10.00 X X 0 0 0 BECKY EDMONDSON TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MAGGIE DONOVAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB DROUBI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAT FUNK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN HANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN HIRSCHMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW JEFFERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BECKY PATE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY POLLOCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REAGAN DUNKIN DIRECTOR 9/2 1.00 X 0 0 0 SYLVIA ROSALES DIRECTOR 9/2 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN COWLEY DIRECTOR 10/ 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRAVIS MCCLELLAND DIRECTOR 10/ 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE WINGFIELD SECRETARY -> 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREN FIGARD DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONY ROBERT DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN BROCK DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANTIAGO CARABALLO DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF BENAVIDES DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 EUGENE SIRLS DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA KINN DIRECTOR -> 1.00 X 0 0 0 46332 false false false HARRIS COUNTY TREASURER 1001 PRESTON SUITE 652 HOUSTON TX 77002 PATROL 269415 1 CIVIC CLUB DUES 812900 212321 212321 CONSTABLE PATROL SERVICE 812900 160065 160065 TRANSFER & REFINANCE FEES 812900 27875 27875 NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING 511110 7607 7607 407868 21 21 407889 400282 7607 46332 32432 13900 3619 2533 1086 3585 3585 11363 7954 3409 11061 7743 3318 20172 14120 6052 2414 1690 724 WESTBURY AREA PATROL 269415 269415 CRIER PRINTING & EXPENSE 39858 39858 PROGRAMS & HOSPITALITY 969 969 408788 376714 32074 0 11027 92996 163198 78102 2912 174225 174010 21367 21367 0 X 152858 174010 152858 174010 174225 174010 -899 22051 X false false false false false false SCHEDULE C, PART IV THERE WERE NO LOBBYING AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY EXPENSES DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES, AND ON PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE BOARD TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE BLOCK PARTIES, PARK CLEAN-UPS AND PLANTINGS, THE COMMUNITY WHITE ELEPHANT SALE, AND INTERACTION WITH CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES. THESE AGENCIES INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL, HOUSTON POLICE DEPT, BRAYS OAKS MGMT DISTRICT, CITY OF HOUSTON SOLID WASTE, HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 1, SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE, CITY COUNCIL, OUR STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVICE ON MANY OF THE LOCAL NONPROFIT BOARDS SUCH AS THE WESTBURY AREA IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION, THE WILLOW WATERHOLE GREENSPACE CONSERVANCY, LEVITT PAVILION HOUSTON, AND MORE. FORM 990, PART III CONTINUED FROM LINE 4C WCC ALSO EMPHASIZES THAT EACH HOMEOWNER PLAYS A VALUABLE ROLE IN KEEPING A SAFE, CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THIS NOT ONLY ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE, BUT IT IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN KEEPING HOME VALUES AT A HIGH LEVEL. ONE SUCH EVENT IS THE YARD OF THE MONTH CONTEST. DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS WORKED ON THESE PROJECTS DURING 2023. WCC OFFICERS VISITED NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTIES ACROSS THE NEIGHBORHOOD. ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT PART OF WCC'S ACTIVITIES INVOLVES ADVOCACY AT THE CITY, COUNTY AND STATE LEVEL. VOLUNTEERS OF THE WCC HAVE ADVOCATED FOR MORE FLOOD RELIEF FOR MANY YEARS AS HOMES, INCLUDING ABOUT 700 DURING HURRICANE HARVEY, HAVE REPETITIVELY FLOODED ALONG THE WILLOW WATERHOLE BAYOU. THE CITY OF HOUSTON PURCHASED A 35 ACRE TRACT, A 4 ACRE TRACT AND SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS TO USE FOR DETENTION AND FLOOD MITIGATION. THE WCC HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR A NEW LIBRARY AFTER THE ONE IN THE AREA CLOSED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. VOLUNTEER WCC MEMBERS IDENTIFIED A SITE AND GROUND BREAKING TOOK PLACE IN NOVEMBER OF 2022. A MOCK GRAND OPENING WAS HELD AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2023. ADDITIONALLY, THE OFFICE MANAGER CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE AS A CO-RESEARCHER IN A GRANT WITH UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AND TSU,"CIVIC ENGAGEMENT POST HARVEY." THE WCC HAS IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THIS STUDY. IN 2023, WCC ALSO LAUNCHED A FORWARD FACING OWNERS PORTAL TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESIDENTS AS WELL AS MAKE DUES COLLECTION MORE SEAMLESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 BECKY EDMONDSON JENNIFER EDMONDSON TREASURER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE WESTBURY COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE THOSE WHO ARE THE OWNER OF RECORD OF PROPERTY IN WESTBURY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING HAVE THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO INITIATE RESOLUTIONS, PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROJECTS. THEY ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND TO HOLD OFFICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CPA WHO IS EXPERIENCED WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A DRAFT IS SENT TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE, THE FORM 990 IS E-FILED. WHEN THE 990 HAS BEEN ACCEPTED, A COPY OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL RETURN ARE SENT TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICE MANAGER WAS DETERMINED BY A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD USING DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 FORM 990 AND ALL FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE CIVIC CLUB ARE KEPT AT THE OFFICES AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE THAT AFFECTED INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR PRIOR YEARS.