2024-05-14T14:01:38-05:00 2023-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2022-07-01 237011870 The Houston Audubon Society HOUS 7139321639 440 Wilchester Boulevard Houston TX 770797329 Helen E Drummond President & CEO 7139321639 2024-05-14 1 Helen Drummond 999009999 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2024-05-14 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Helen E Drummond 440 Wilchester Boulevard Houston TX 770797329 3204353 0 X www.houstonaudubon.org X 1969 TX Houston Audubon Society strives to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats. 16 16 31 600 0 0 1644020 1703542 278001 277204 328122 106786 48458 51318 2298601 2138850 610 2500 0 0 1052091 1186833 0 0 243572 642887 804773 1695588 1994106 603013 144744 13319854 13500876 273135 123454 13046719 13377422 X To advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region through land conservation, natural science education, and conservation advocacy. 0 0 729552 251892 LAND & HABITAT CONSERVATION: Houston Audubon renewed its Land Trust Accreditation in 2023 following initial accreditation in 2017. This achievement attests to Houston Audubon's ability to steward its 17 nature sanctuaries on the Upper Texas Coast and thereby protect over 4,100 acres of critical habitat for 300+ species of migratory and resident birds. The sanctuaries are managed with an emphasis on bird monitoring and protection, habitat restoration, and providing public access to nature. Continued on Schedule OIn FY 22-23 Houston Audubon completed new nature trails and boardwalks at its Horseshoe Marsh and Winters Bayou sanctuaries and significantly expanded coastal habitat restoration efforts through both contract and volunteer services. By 2023 a total of 105 acres were under active management for intensive eradication of invasive plants at Houston Audubon's coastal sanctuaries. 704423 2500 89003 COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION: Houston Audubon delivered 510 nature-based programs to over 15,000 youth and adults in FY 2023, including presentations to school and community groups, field trips, and bird watch events. Building partnerships and engaging the community were key, as evidenced by the 19 organizations that engaged with Houston Audubon to sponsor 43 events for the fourth annual Houston Bird Week in September and by ongoing initiatives to provide nature programs and bird walks to Houston's Sunnyside and Gulfton communities. 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Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Inventory cost of goods sold 19,180. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Inventory cost of goods sold 19,180. Avian Affair Gala 385856 293805 92051 33494 38380 4450 29759 Evening on the Canopy 19366 12966 6400 100 3558 1083 405222 306771 98451 33594 41938 4450 30842 110824 -12373 X 5 177194 NYSE X Auction items 46 25442 FMV 0 0 1 0 Name Change: The organization is checking the name change box on page 1 of Form 990 to request that the IRS records be updated to reflect the organization's correct legal name on file with the Texas Secretary of State. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee is made up of the immediate Past President, President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director. Upon recommendation of the President and a majority vote of the Board, the Executive Committee may be empowered to act on designated matters. The Executive Committee is required to report its activities at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Houston Audubon Society (HAS) has three classes of members: (1) Life Members, whose membership is effective upon payment in full of the specified lifetime dues; however, no new life memberships were accepted after January 1, 2008; (2) Supporting Members, who pay dues annually to HAS; and (3) Members, who are members of the National Audubon Society (NAS) living within the geographical area of Houston so designated by NAS. Only Life Members and Supporting Members have voting rights in any matter in which members of HAS are entitled or required to vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Supporting Members and Life Members elect members of the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held in May. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Changes to the Bylaws require approval by vote of Supporting Members and Life Members, generally at the Annual Meeting held in May. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the Finance Committee prior to filing. In addition, Form 990 is provided electronically to all members of the Board of Directors before filing. Any questions or concerns by members of those groups are resolved prior to filing the return with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Houston Audubon directors and committee members sign a Conflict of Interest Policy acknowledgment at the beginning of their term and annually thereafter in which they agree to divulge any situation that is or might be considered a conflict of interest with regard to their duties to the organization. Those acknowledgments are collected by administrative staff, and any potential conflicts divulged therein are reviewed by the Executive Director and Board President. Anyone who has a conflict of interest is not permitted to participate in official discussions or vote on the conflicted matter. In addition, the Employee Handbook prohibits employees from using their positions with the organization for private gain or benefit. Failure to comply with this policy may be grounds for disciplinary action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Data from Guidestar and/or compensation surveys is collected by the Treasurer regarding salaries of individuals in comparable positions (CEO or Executive Director) at local non-profits and presented to the Board of Directors' Executive Committee for review. The Board approves the Executive Director's starting salary as well as the annual operating budget which incorporates the Executive Director's compensation as recommended by the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The audited financial statements, Bylaws and Forms 990 are posted on the Houston Audubon website. The Conflict of Interest Policy and all governing documents are available to the public upon request.