2022-03-12T09:09:43-08:00 2021-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2020-07-01 201951465 Discovery Green Conservancy DISC 7134007336 1500 McKinney Houston TX 77010 Barry Mandel President 2022-03-12 true Barry Mandel 999009999 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Barry Mandel 1500 McKinney Houston TX 77010 5618439 false X www.discoverygreen.com X 2004 TX Discovery Green Conservancys vision is to create a vital, active urban space at the heart of our community through creative placemaking. The park typically offers more than 600 events each year, most of which are presented free to the public. 18 18 37 0 3533055 4198100 2022299 1391399 54452 -110 1930 -53923 5611736 5535466 0 0 2364888 1986095 0 264644 4373017 3245928 6737905 5232023 -1126169 303443 45245323 45724878 1772971 1949083 43472352 43775795 Discovery Green's mission is to operate an urban park that serves as a village green, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the diverse talents and traditions that enrich life in Houston. false false 3605831 872976 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. 468859 518551 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. 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One of the most important goals of Discovery Green is to incorporate art throughout the park. Included are the Monument Au Fantome by Jean Dubuffet, components of Synchronicity of Color by Margo Sawyer, and Sculptor Doug Hollis Listening Vessels and the Mist Tree. false Virtual Gala 597251 570461 26790 17844 60625 2372 597251 570461 26790 17844 60625 2372 80841 -54051 X X X false false false false false false false false false Barry Mandel President 227921 1170 12094 10260 251445 Susanne Theis Programming Dir 133093 1170 7000 10244 151507 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 is reviewed by the finance and audit committee prior to providing a copy to the board and filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A conflict of interest survey is completed and submitted by directors annually. The surveys are reviewed by the Finance & Administration Director to ensure there are no potential conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The board of directors' compensation committee conducts an annual study to determine compensation paid by similar organizations for similar positions and reviews the compensation plan for the President from that study. The committee presents the findings annually and makes compensation recommendations to be approved by the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Made available upon request.