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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2199904

EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY

Also known as SAME

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77004

Financials

$1.3M$1.1M2023$2.9M$913K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,940,843$912,998$2,027,845$3,307,393$52,009$3,255,384
June 30, 2024990$1,253,434$1,079,635$173,799$1,333,009$105,470$1,227,539
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,922,240
Program service revenue
$18,603
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,881
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$426,701
Professional fundraising fees
$47,750
Legal fees
$10,675
Accounting fees
$85,310
Occupancy
$68,834
Travel
$5,335
Depreciation
$2,065
Program services (functional)
$341,988
Management and general (functional)
$520,589
Fundraising (functional)
$50,421

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,333,009
Total assets, end of year
$3,307,393
Total liabilities, end of year
$52,009
Net assets, end of year
$3,255,384
Land, buildings and equipment
$590,913
Net assets without donor restrictions
$867,569
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,387,815
Gross receipts
$2,940,843
Employees
20
Volunteers
750
Year formed
2014
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jennifer SpriggsExecutive Director
Officer
40$131,600$8,400
Ramon ManningChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jacqueline W BosticVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Yvette MitchellTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Valerie ColemanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jared CraneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Doris EllisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jacquelyn McElroyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lenard PolkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Phillip SarofimDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Gertrude StoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dr Alvia WardlawDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Valerie WilliamsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dr Chad WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jay ZeidmanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jennifer SpriggsExecutive Director
Officer
40$130,769$7,846
Ramon ManningChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jacqueline W BosticVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Yvette MitchellTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Valerie ColemanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jared CraneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Doris EllisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jacquelyn McElroyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Phillip SarofimDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Gertrude StoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dr Alvia WardlawDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Valerie WilliamsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dr Chad WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jay ZeidmanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3018 EMANCIPATION AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77004-3159
In care of
% GEORGE BAUGH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ramon Manning, 3018 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX 77004
Signed the 990
Ramon Manning, Chair
Phone
(713) 528-1872
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

Emancipation Park Conservancy's mission is to enhance Emancipation Park by preserving its integrity and enriching its heritage as a local, state, national, and international landmark.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In partnership with diverse collaborative partners, Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) offers culturally responsive programming in education, economic empowerment, and health and wellness. See Schedule O for continuation.Education: Each year, EPC hosts its Juneteenth celebration, featuring programs and events commemorating the oldest known US observance of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people were emancipated in Galveston, Texas. EPC's Juneteenth festivities engage members of the African diaspora worldwide by sharing African Americans' history, traditions, heritage, and culture while also highlighting the strides African Americans are making toward collective economic, educational, and political advancement.Our additional educational offerings include STEM Summer Camp, After-School Enrichment Programs, and Read-In Programs. Emancipation Conversations Lecture Series: This program refers to the rich griot tradition central to the diffusion and preservation of African American culture across generations. The discussions feature innovative and iconic community leaders, influencers, and humanitarians across disciplines such as the arts, literature, business, science, philanthropy, and politics. Holiday In The Tre' continues the rich tradition of communal celebration. This program provides a platform for talent and a conduit to support local businesses in Houston's historic Third Ward community. Economic Empowerment: Bridging the Gap Financial Literacy Series - This program is designed to equip families with the tools to break the cycle of poverty. Classes include budgeting workshops, financial planning, small-business assistance, career development, and more, all designed to equip families for financial growth. Health & Wellness: These programs include a variety of fitness and exercise classes, as well as classes on preparing healthy meals.
    Expenses $341,988 · grants $4,000 · revenue $18,603

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2199904
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
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,307,393
Income (IRS master file)
$2,940,843

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,940,843$912,998$3,307,393IRS
990June 2024$1,253,434$1,079,635$1,333,009IRS
990June 2023$785,192$1,957,404$1,146,040IRS
990June 2022$2,922,994$2,708,979$2,439,536IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY is 47-2199904.
Is EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY 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 EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ramon Manning.
Who are the officers and directors of EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,600 (Jennifer Spriggs, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,940,843, expenses of $912,998 and total assets of $3,307,393 at year end.

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