2020-11-16T07:27:08-08:00 2019-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2019-01-01 760279876 Galveston Bay Foundation Inc GALV 2813323381 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 Robert J Stokes Jr President 2020-11-16 true Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X Robert J Stokes Jr 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 9489476 false X www.galvbay.org X 1987 TX The Galveston Bay Foundation works to ensure a clean and healthy Galveston Bay that can be enjoyed by people today and for generations to come. Our diverse programs preserve and protect Texas largest and most productive estuary. 25 25 37 2677 0 7634589 9106905 31389 18594 3472 161135 -105517 -54824 7563933 9231810 97251 25948 0 1819498 1792878 120846 122446 690810 4226856 1836481 6264451 3777753 1299482 5454057 13201325 16609211 3515325 1469154 9686000 15140057 X The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. false false 1008261 7201 400 Conservation programs work to preserve, protect, and restore important coastal habitats that provide critical ecosystem services and have suffered loss or degradation. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) works closely with numerous partners in land acquisition, land stewardship, habitat restoration, and habitat enhancement activities across the Bay. As an accredited land trust, GBF protects natural areas by acquiring real estate and partnering with landowners to establish conservation easements on private lands. Currently, GBF owns or holds over 8,000 acres of land for conservation purposes around Galveston Bay to ensure it is conserved in perpetuity. In 2019, GBF closed on three new conservation properties -- the 35-acre Angleton Prairie in Brazoria County and 3-acre Treasure Circle property in Galveston County, both through fee simple acquisition, and a 23-acre conservation easement at the San Jacinto Battleground in Harris County. Habitat restoration activities work to ensure healthy habitats for productive and sustainable populations of native species. Projects focus on shoreline protection; wetlands, oyster reef, and bird rookery restoration; and removal of marine debris. For its decades of contribution to the restoration of Galveston Bay wetlands, GBF received the 2019 Excellence in Ecological Restoration Award from the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration. 763138 18194 Education and outreach programs reach thousands of youth and adults each year. The goal of the program is to develop a knowledgeable constituency, ranging from school children to public officials, which recognizes the positive quality-of-life benefits that a healthy Galveston Bay system provides for the Houston-Galveston region. Youth-focused programs are offered both in the classroom and on the Bay and aim to cultivate life-long stewards of the Bay through environmental education experiences that nurture exploration and inquisition. Beyond youth education, our public outreach initiatives consist of campaigns and events aimed at increasing the publics awareness of the importance of Galveston Bay. Ongoing campaigns, such as the Pump Dont Dump and Seafood Consumption Advisory campaigns, continue to educate targeted segments of the population on various Bay issues of concern. GBF continues to host our annual signature education and outreach events, including the family friendly Bay Day Festival, a one-day celebration of Galveston Bay, and the popular Bike Around the Bay two-day bike ride that showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay while aiming to raise awareness and encourage area citizens to appreciate and visit the Bay. We also offer rain barrel installation workshops and distribute rain barrels to the public. 492821 18747 Research programs focus on the monitoring some of Galveston Bays most valuable coastal resources. Several programs utilize trained citizen scientists to augment professional monitoring data and aid in watershed planning. Most monitoring efforts are ongoing in an effort to collect large datasets spanning many years. Some, however, are initiated to allow us to respond to incidents impacting Galveston Bay. Beyond the research efforts we take on, GBF also regularly advocates for the allocation of research dollars to the region to ensure the health of Galveston Bay and its users. 354936 2619156 true true false true false false true false true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false true true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 73 0 true 37 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 25 25 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Dawn Wahl Asbury 2813323381 1725 Highway 146 Kemah TX 77565 Robert J Stokes Jr President 40.00 0.00 X 159554 0 3827 Nicole Scanlin Dir - Development 40.00 0.00 125385 0 4777 Dawn Wahl Controller 40.00 0.00 110769 0 8277 Fred Pounds Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lori Traweek Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charlie Prioleau Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chuck Buckner Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Miers Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Guy Robert Jackson Imm Past Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Monty Briscoe Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shelley Britton Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Burroughs Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trae Camble Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janelle Daniel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Dismukes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Doyle Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Clayton Forswall Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Lane Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Levy Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Madeleine Montes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Myerson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Neuhaus Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Pickett-Stevenson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Pistner Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Pontikes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Provenzano Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Rice Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Sauer Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Tollett Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Woodruff Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 395708 16881 3 false true false Sterling Associates 55 Waugh Drive 601 Houston TX 77007 Fundraising 122446 Reel Design Build LLC 4202 Directors Row 100 Houston TX 77092 Construction 603818 University of Houston PO Box 988 Houston TX 770010988 Research 232182 Kirksey Architecture 6909 Portwest Drive Houston TX 77024 Architecture 119250 4 458681 1478914 7169310 2010293 9106905 Workshop fees 900099 18594 18594 18594 18258 18258 0 0 0 142877 142877 142877 142877 183185 458681 246332 -63147 -63147 0 19657 11334 8323 8323 0 9231810 18594 106311 X 25948 25948 0 0 0 163381 102089 28289 33003 0 1428356 892512 247314 288530 29554 18467 5117 5970 52872 33037 9155 10680 118715 74179 20555 23981 0 20831 6297 14534 36497 4506 31991 0 122446 122446 0 893167 852292 282 40593 82698 75171 246 7281 163159 125774 1933 35452 37474 10050 2711 24713 0 104517 73316 16052 15149 73492 65289 650 7553 0 13555 11321 725 1509 73193 73193 0 26585 16638 9350 597 50132 28929 18865 2338 Event expenses 235946 182354 734 52858 Membership dues & subscrip. 19963 15715 625 3623 Volunteer support 5272 5272 0 3777753 2619156 467787 690810 52069 56215 634938 3503341 4137005 2763937 17393 1100 0 0 0 0 20158 41302 10193083 137027 8222393 10056056 0 0 0 117369 184260 3000 13201325 16609211 159289 604962 117228 14820 130260 130260 2908548 619112 200000 100000 3515325 1469154 X 4942786 8740482 4743214 6399575 9686000 15140057 13201325 16609211 5454057 X false true X true true true X 5901685 7443587 7892722 7634589 9106905 37979488 0 17682 17682 17688 143096 48353 244501 5919367 7461269 7910410 7777685 9155258 38223989 5283931 32940058 1488 442 2346 3533 18258 26067 0 0 38250056 130586 0.86120 0.91990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true false false false false true 1034 false false 1034 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description During 2019, GBF contacted federal and state representatives to discuss various federal and state conservation programs and related appropriations. X X X 13 45 1 true 10 5789 false false true X 8574381 8574381 200126 34919 165207 16710 16710 184472 85398 99074 1217394 1217394 10056056 10890671 1658861 1658861 9231810 9231810 5436614 1658861 1658861 3777753 3777753 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy Monitoring and inspections of conservation easements are conducted at least once per year via ground inspection by the Conservation Lands Manager or his appropriately trained designee. Enforcement of easements is conducted primarily through landowner education and relationship building, but GBF also carries legal insurance if litigation becomes necessary. All easements are monitored, inspected, and enforced. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. Conservation easements represent rights to restrict the use, access, and development of certain properties. GBF monitors these easements in the normal course of its operations and associated costs are expensed as incurred. The Foundation receives gifts of conservation easements and grants toward the purchase of conservation easements, which represent numerous restrictions over the use and development of land not owned by the Foundation. The donated value of the conservation easements are recorded, based on the estimated appraised value, as revenue when received and estimated conservation easement expense is recorded for an equal amount. Easements are not reported as assets because the Foundation does not believe the easements represents a future economic benefit. Part IV, Line 2b: Explanation of escrow account liability GBF holds custodial funds pursuant to an agreement with another local nonprofit conservation entity for the purchase of undeveloped land. GBF will hold these funds until they are requested for disbursement for such purchase. X X X X X X X true Sterling & Associates 55 Waugh Dr Ste 601 Houston TX 77007 Capital campaign false 3474238 122446 3351792 3474238 122446 3351792 TX Gala 641866 458681 183185 41324 60730 8000 136278 641866 458681 183185 41324 60730 8000 136278 246332 -63147 true Conservation Fndn-Gulf Coast PO Box 902 Osprey FL 34229 200345249 501(c)(3) 7201 0 Land conservation projects Univ of Houston Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd Houston TX 77058 746001399 Gov 18746 0 EIH marine life research 2 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Reimbursable grants issued to other conservation organizations require that organizations submit proof of expenditures and validity of expenditures to the Conservation Lands Manager. The Conservation Lands Manager reviews and approves the expenses, the CFO confirms that the records are complete, and then the Grants Billing Specialist issues payment. All grants paid up front require the receiving entity to provide weekly updates on the progress of the project and expenditures. A final report is due upon completion of the project which details the use of the funds and the project accomplishments. X X X false false false false false false false false false Robert J Stokes Jr President 154154 5400 3827 163381 X 5 1198739 NYSE X 1 720000 Appraisal FMV X Goods/Materials 23 16769 FMV X Auction items 27 74785 FMV 1 false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Research programs focus on the monitoring some of Galveston Bays most valuable coastal resources. Several programs utilize trained citizen scientists to augment professional monitoring data and aid in watershed planning. Most monitoring efforts are ongoing in an effort to collect large datasets spanning many years. Some, however, are initiated to allow us to respond to incidents impacting Galveston Bay. Beyond the research efforts we take on, GBF also regularly advocates for the allocation of research dollars to the region to ensure the health of Galveston Bay and its users. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 is electronically distributed to the Board of Directors and is reviewed in detail with the finance and audit committee of the board prior to filing. The finance and audit committee reviews both the Form 990 and the independent annual audit and presents reports to the full Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts All board members and key employees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and relationships via an annual disclosure statement and signed written conflict of interest policy. Management ensures that all board members and key employees complete and submit a signed disclosure and policy annually, and reviews the completed forms. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Board members reviewed outside data sources, Charity Navigator and the local United Way wages and benefits summary to determine reasonable compensation when the President was hired in 2004 and again when the President received a salary increase in 2019. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Management reviewed multiple external data sources, Charity Navigator, and the local United Way wage and benefits survey to determine reasonable compensation for the CFO. The initial research was conducted by staff, with board members analyzing the data, deliberating and approving the CFO's final compensation amount. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Annual audited financial statements are available via the organization's website. All other documents are available upon request.