2020-11-16T10:31:37-06:00 2019-12-31 741695589 Harper & Pearson Company PC One Riverway Suite 1900 Houston TX 770561973 990 2019-01-01 465037878 Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation BARB 3462122310 7887 San Felipe 250 Houston TX 77063 Renee Wizig-Barrios Treasurer/Director 2020-11-16 true Guy T Tabor CPA P00171798 7136222310 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Julie Finck 7887 San Felipe 250 Houston TX 77063 6409933 false X www.bushhoustonliteracy.org X 2014 TX THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HOUSTONIANS ACROSS ALL AGES THROUGH THE POWER OF LITERACY - THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK CLEARLY, AND THINK CRITICALLY. 8 6 10 1983 0 4634584 4622886 0 165557 254971 -393956 -532409 4406185 4345448 1037863 830035 0 848678 895186 0 323132 1277485 1359568 3164026 3084789 1242159 1260659 6726180 8455947 175315 118402 6550865 8337545 THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HOUSTONIANS ACROSS ALL AGES THROUGH THE POWER OF LITERACY - THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK CLEARLY, AND THINK CRITICALLY. false false 2424931 830035 The Foundation distributed $830,034.79 in grants to support family literacy programs, adult literacy programs and direct services, in-school literacy intervention programs for struggling readers and summer learning programs to disadvantaged children, as well as to expand access to books and educational materials and resources to low-income families. 2424931 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false true false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true X 28 0 true 10 true false true CJ false false false true true false false false false false false X 8 6 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Edwin C Padar 7133332200 515 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1000 Houston TX 77027 Maria Bush Vice Chair/Director 0.0 0 X X 0 0 0 Neil Bush Chair/Director 0.0 0 X X 0 0 0 Renee Wizig-Barrios Secretary/Director 1.0 40.0 X X 0 272340 34599 Stephen D Maislin Treasurer/Director 1.0 40.0 X X 0 452888 47740 Greg C Garland Director 0.0 0 X 0 0 0 Martha Z Carnes Director 0.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Terri Lacy Director 0.0 0 X 0 0 0 Y Ping Sun Director 0.0 0 X 0 0 0 Julie Baker Finck President/CEO 40.0 0 X 196291 0 32780 Kristen Stubbs Chief Development Officer 40.0 0 X 104507 0 12840 300798 725229 127959 2 false true false The Post Oak 1510 West Loop South HOUSTON TX 77027 EVENT CATERING-RENTALS 109955 1 0 0 2419370 158540 0 2044976 141016 4622886 0 0 0 0 0 133489 133489 0 0 1379101 1257619 121482 0 121482 121482 274457 2419370 806866 -532409 -532409 0 0 0 0 0 4345448 0 0 -277438 830035 830035 229071 168390 15783 44898 538752 341880 106476 90396 22691 12884 5607 4200 47270 27889 14515 4866 57402 37772 9960 9670 131381 131381 5371 5371 2719 2719 4339 4339 267913 188140 0 79773 22428 5147 17281 691656 632366 32576 26714 28335 408 27927 99347 99347 19513 11751 3021 4741 32412 15350 3806 13256 2462 2462 1640 1640 Payroll Processing 22837 15729 4960 2148 Dues & Subscriptions 570 570 Credit Card Fees 25189 25189 Professional Development 900 900 556 0 556 0 3084789 2424931 336726 323132 3031241 2585824 0 0 0 0 0 0 7772 21880 49519 17508 32011 2952578 4130859 734589 1685373 0 0 0 6726180 8455947 175315 118402 0 0 0 175315 118402 X 6550865 8337545 6550865 8337545 6726180 8455947 X 1260659 526021 82200 -82200 X false true X true false X X X 1 Greater Houston Community Foundation 237160400 8 true 0 0 1 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7162 512 6650 42357 16996 25361 32011 1685373 F 1685373 0 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS UTILIZED BY THE FOUNDATION WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019, THE TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ARE FROM THE YEARS 2016 THROUGH 2018 WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS. TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST, IF ANY, WOULD BE ACCRUED AS INCURRED AND WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. true Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments 496000 0 0 0 0 0 0 496000 0 496000 false false false true true false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Grants recommended from donor advised funds are processed after due diligence is completed to verify the grantee organization's nonprofit status, and the process includes verification that the grant funds are received by the organization. International grants are processed with the assistance of an outside consultant, who performs the required due diligence, provides the foundation with reports, and verifies that the funds are received by the international nonprofit. Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS Grants recommended from donor advised funds are processed after due diligence is completed to verify the grantee organization's nonprofit status, and the process includes verification that the grant funds are received by the organization. International grants are processed with the assistance of an outside consultant, who performs the required due diligence, provides the foundation with reports, and verifies that the funds are received by the international nonprofit. Celebration of Reading 1896040 1808065 87975 57195 233451 1930 76247 Power of Literacy 588220 469447 118773 -11152 84739 40201 139126 1 209567 141858 67709 34549 23224 12545 114811 2693827 2419370 274457 80592 341414 54676 330184 806866 -532409 true TEACH - To Educate All Children 2900 Weslayan Suite 375 Houston TX 77027 202425139 501(C)(3) 15000 0 To support teacher professional development programs. The Mission of Yahweh Inc 10247 Algiers Houston TX 77041 237250068 501(C)(3) 12400 0 To build a children's library for children and families residing at The Mission of Yahweh. The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 516 North Adams Street Tallahassee FL 32301 260587238 501(C)(3) 91388 0 To transfer a portion of 2019 A Celebration of Reading proceeds for national literacy efforts. SBP National Headquarters 2645 Toulouse Street New Orleans LA 70119 262189665 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To support families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. HYPE Freedom School Inc PO Box 14971 Houston TX 77221 465133254 501(C)(3) 15000 0 To provide summer learning programs aimed at boosting literacy rates of low-income children. First Book Attn Accounting Department 1319 F Street NW Suite 1000 Washington DC 20004 521779606 501(C)(3) 54784 0 To provide books to economically disadvantaged Houston children First Book Attn Accounting Department 1319 F Street NW Suite 1000 Washington DC 20004 521779606 501(C)(3) 42612 0 To provide books to economically disadvantaged Houston children Making It Better 14781 Memorial Drive Suite 25 Houston TX 77079 562571141 501(C)(3) 35000 0 To build a performance management and data system for monitoring literacy progress of children receiving intervention services. Making It Better 14781 Memorial Drive Suite 25 Houston TX 77079 562571141 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To purchase books to stock the Reading Express for distribution to low-income families during educational programming sessions. Points of Light Foundation 600 Means Street NW Suite 210 Atlanta GA 30318 650206641 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To support volunteer mobilization efforts. Houston Symphony Society 615 Louisiana Street Suite 102 Houston TX 77002 741157373 501(C)(3) 18000 0 To provide economically disadvantaged children integrated literacy and music lessons during Camp Adventure! summer learning program. Education Service Center Region IV of Texas 7145 West Tidwell Road Houston TX 77092 741589572 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To host Big Awesome Book Sort volunteer events in support of the My Home Library program. Houston Area Urban League Inc Fund Development 1301 Texas Avenue Houston TX 77002 741611455 501(C)(3) 65000 0 To provide Read and Rise family literacy programs to low-income families whose children are enrolled in designated early childhood centers and elementary schools Theatre Under The Stars Inc 800 Bagby Suite 200 Houston TX 77002 741621647 501(C)(3) 9300 0 To provide economically disadvantaged children integrated literacy and arts lessons during Camp Adventure! summer learning program. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Office of Development PO Box 1321 Houston TX 772511321 741761309 501(c)(3) 27400 0 To conduct an evaluation of the My Home Library program to gauge students' reading motivation and reading interest levels and achievement outcomes. Houston Public Library Foundation Inc 500 McKinney Street Houston TX 77002 741926301 501(C)(3) 10000 0 To support the Friends of the Houston Public Library book warehouse distribution activities. Christian Community Service Center PO Box 27924 Houston TX 77227 742128141 501(C)(3) 7500 0 To provide books to homeless families through the Jingle Bell Express program. Jefferson Elementary School 5000 Sharman Street Houston TX 77009 746001255 501(C)(3) 16000 0 To redesign the school library and expand the collection of bilingual books for children attending the school. Houston Independent School District 4400 West 18th Street Houston TX 77092 746001255 501(C)(3) 11724 0 To support a part-time libarian at Memorial Elementary School. Memorial Assistance Ministries 1625 Blalock Road Houston TX 77080 760044172 501(C)(3) 10000 0 To support English as a Second Language and Literacy programs at MAM and Literacy Advance of Houston. Alliance for Multicultural Community Services 6440 Hillcroft Avenue Suite 411 Houston TX 77081 760171217 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To support an additional AmeriCorps member to provide direct literacy services to adults across our city for the 2019-2020 year. Adult Reading Center Inc 2246 North Washington Avenue Pearland TX 77581 760229186 501(C)(3) 10000 0 To support a new program aimed at providing low literate mothers literacy programs and activities to support their child's learning at home. Harris County Public Library Library Administration 5749 South Loop East Houston TX 77033 760454514 501(C)(3) 50000 0 To support the building of George and Barbara Bush Family Places and specialized staff development at two designated Harris County Public Library branches. Harris County Public Library Library Administration 5749 South Loop East Houston TX 77033 760454514 501(C)(3) 38350 0 To provide educational programming, technology STEM materials and books through the two Curiosity Cruiser mobile libraries. Harris County Public Library Library Administration 5749 South Loop East Houston TX 77033 760454514 501(C)(3) 0 110991 Market Value Curiosity Cruiser To donate a second Curiosity Cruiser mobile library vehicle to Harris County Public Library to provide hands-on STEM and literacy programs and build home libraries for low income children and their families. Southeast Houston Community Development Corporation 3614 Holman Street Houston TX 77004 760472123 501(C)(3) 5000 0 To support an additional AmeriCorps member to provide direct literacy services to adults across our city for the 2019-2020 year. IEA - Inspire Encourage Achieve 20 North 11th Street Beaumont TX 77702 760544362 501(C)(3) 7500 0 To provide literacy programs for encarcerated youth. i Write 6824 Long Drive Houston TX 77087 800507897 501(C)(3) 10000 0 To support creative writing programs for children and professional development for teachers in Title I schools. Higher Impact Ministries (HIM) 4637 Gano Street Houston TX 77009 473755514 501(C)(3) 74000 0 To support Footsteps2Brilliance Pilot project in early childhood centers and elementary schools in the Independence Heights community. Higher Impact Ministries (HIM) 4637 Gano Street Houston TX 77009 473755514 501(C)(3) 16000 0 To support the extension of the Footsteps2Brilliance Pilot project implementation in designated schools and centers in Independence Heights community. Santa Maria Hostel Inc 2605 Parker Road Houston TX 77093 741669131 501(C)(3) 21231 0 To provide books and literacy supports to children and their parents who are living at Santa Maria Hostel. Santa Maria Hostel Inc 2605 Parker Road Houston TX 77093 741669131 501(C)(3) 8730 0 To provide Read and Rise curriculum, matierals and workshops to families living at Santa Maria Hostel. 25 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. GRANTS RECOMMENDED ARE PROCESSED AFTER DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETED TO VERIFY THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION'S NONPROFIT STATUS, AND THE PROCESS INCLUDES VERIFICATION THAT GRANT FUNDS ARE RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. X X true true false false false false false false true true Stephen D Maislin Treasurer/Director 0 311876 0 141012 0 0 0 16800 0 30940 0 500628 0 0 Renee Wizig-Barrios Secretary/Director 0 214340 0 58000 0 0 0 16605 0 17994 0 306940 0 0 Julie Baker Finck President/CEO 196291 0 0 0 0 0 12094 0 20686 0 229071 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation paid a lump-sum payment, less required withholdings and deductions, in connection with Kristen Stubbs' employment separation. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan THE RELATED ORGANIZATION HAS ENTERED INTO A DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE EMPLOYED BY GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS COEXTENSIVE WITH THE TERM OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ONLY DEFERRED AND CONTINGENT COMPENSATION WHICH IS PAYABLE AS THE EMPLOYEE BECOMES VESTED IN THAT COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 8 Payments on contract that is subject to the initial contract exception THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT DISCLOSED IN LINE 4B IS SUBJECT TO THE INITIAL CONTRACT EXCEPTION DESCRIBED IN REGS. SECTION 53.4958-4(A)(3). X 2 84402 Market value X Various items for charity auction 116 56614 Cost 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Various items for charity auction Number of Contributions Securities - Publicly traded - Number of Contributions Form 990, Part I, Line 6 PART I, LINE 6 THE FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE TIME AND TALENTS OF 1983 CORE VOLUNTEERS IN 2019. THESE VOLUNTEERS CAME FROM BOARD MEMBERS (6), AMERICORPS VISTA (11) AND AMERICORPS ASSOCIATES MEMBERS (4), INTERNS (4), AUXILIARY GROUPS (400), VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING MY HOME LIBRARY, CAMP ADVENTURE AND OTHER FOUNDATION PROGRAMS (1558). Form 990, Part III, Line 1 PART III, LINE 1 THE FOUNDATION IS LEADING THE WAY AND TAKING ACTION TO REVERSE THE DISASTROUS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS CAUSED BY THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY IN OUR CITY. WE ENVISION A THRIVING CITY IN WHICH EVERY PERSON POSSESSES THE LITERACY SKILLS NEEDED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL IN LIFE, AND THE CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY AND POVERTY AMONG FAMILIES COMES TO AN END. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN ON FOUR IMPORTANT KEY ROLES FOR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY: WE INCREASE AWARENESS: WE SERVE AS A CHAMPION FOR THE LITERACY CAUSE IN HOUSTON BY UNITING LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS AROUND COMMON MESSAGES AND CONSISTENT DATA AND PROVIDING TIMELY AND RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY. WE CONTRIBUTE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION: WE SPAWN INNOVATION AND ISSUE LITERACY-FOCUSED PUBLICATION ON PERTINENT TOPICS THAT INFORM CONSTITUENTS OF EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO INCREASE LITERACY SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS. WE MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS: WE EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LIBRARIES, AND NONPROFIT LITERACY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS HOUSTON TO BOOST LITERACY RATES THROUGH THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT. WE INVEST IN COMMUNITY IMPACT: WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COLLECTIVE IMPACT EFFORTS THAT BRING TOGETHER CROSS-STAKEHOLDERS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LITERACY RATES AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a PART V, LINE 2A THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION IS A CO-EMPLOYER WITH INSPERITY THROUGH THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OF THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND DOES NOT FILE FORM W-3. INSPERITY FILES THIS FORM UNDER ITS TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons NEIL BUSH, CHAIR, AND MARIA BUSH, VICE CHAIR - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body The ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FINAL DOCUMENT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE Tax Manager AND Assistant CONTROLLER OF THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. UPON THE RESOLUTION OF ANY QUESTIONS RAISED BY THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS AND ANY CHANGES THAT RESULT FROM THIS REVIEW, THE COMPLETED DOCUMENT IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE PRESIDENT AND KEY STAFF OF THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION FOR THEIR REVIEW. ONCE REVIEWED BY THE KEY STAFF AT THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION AND UPDATED BY THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WITH ANY CHANGES, A FINALIZED COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF BBHLF FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBMITTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY (OR UPON THE OCCASION THAT A CONFLICT ARISES). Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION ORDERS A COMPENSATION REPORT FROM INSPERITY SHOWING JOB DESCRIPTIONS, COMPENSATION, AND REPRESENTATIVE PAY RATES FOR THE LABOR MARKET. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT HAS BEEN GRANTED FULL PERMISSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HIRE AT HER DISCRETION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 How forms are made available to the public Form 990 is available online but other docs available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public COPIES OF THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION, BYLAWS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING THE OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS ARE NOT AUDITED. A COPY OF THE COMBINED AUDITED FINANCIALS FOR THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, MAY BE REQUESTED BY CALLING THE OFFICE. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Expense related to donated services - -82200; GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 5120 WOODWAY DRIVE SUITE 6000 HOUSTON TX 77056 237160400 PROVIDE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY TX 501(c)(3) 8 NA false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false