BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2017

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Organization
BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION (EIN 46-5037878)
Tax period
2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Filed
2018-08-29
IRS object ID
201802419349300215
Schema version
2017v2.2
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE 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.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE 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.MissionDesc
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS UTILIZED BY THE FOUNDATION WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017, THE TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ARE FROM THE YEARS 2014 THROUGH 2016 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.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1Ladies for LiteracyEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$314,206GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$272,092CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$42,114GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$34,866RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$16,598FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$25,058OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2A Celebration of ReadingEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$2,334,624GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$2,192,813CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$141,811GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$9,000RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$248,421FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$74,527OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Other Events$0GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$2,648,830GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$2,464,905CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$183,925GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$43,866RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$265,019FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$99,585OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$408,470DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$224,545NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (29 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2TxtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
516 North Adams StreetTallahasseeFL32301260587238501(C)(3)$207,123$0This grant is for the share of proceeds from the 2017 'A Celebration of Reading' event in Houston in April 2017.
University of Houston
College of EducationHoustonTX772045023746001399501(c)(3)$120,000$0This grant is to be put towards a three year research grant to the University of Houston College of Education, which will serve as a hub for literacy program implementation, data collection and evaluation into Houston's Third Ward.3657 Cullen Boulevard Room 214
Children's Museum Inc
Attn Development DepartmentHoustonTX770047112742178563501(C)(3)$77,500$0This is for the grant agreement between Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FDN and Children's Museum for the 2017 FLIP kit program.1500 Binz Street
First Book
Attn Accounting DepartmentWashingtonDC20004521779606501(C)(3)$70,164$0This grant is to purchase books and provide First Book Marketplace vouchers to teachers whose classrooms were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.1319 F Street NW Suite 1000
Houston Public Library Foundation Inc
500 McKinney StreetHoustonTX77002741926301501(C)(3)$59,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Houston Public Library Foundation to support the Groomed for Literacy program including 30 Little Free Libraries to be stocked with books for the program.
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop EastHoustonTX77033760454514501(C)(3)$50,000$0This grant is for the Memorandum of Understanding between Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Harris County Public Library regarding Curiosity Cruiser dated June 2017.
Higher Impact Ministries (HIM)
945 McKinney Street Suite 232HoustonTX770026308473755514501(C)(3)$35,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Higher Impact Ministries to further the development and implementation of the Community Impact Model for Independence Heights.
Houston Area Urban League Inc
1301 Texas AvenueHoustonTX77002741611455501(C)(3)$35,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Houston Area Urban League to support the planning and delivery of two, 10-day summer camps for disadvantaged children - branded as Camp Adventure!
Children's Museum Inc
Attn Development DepartmentHoustonTX770047112742178563501(C)(3)$32,118$0This grant is for service, support, and materials for the 2017 Camp Adventure - Inv#1367.1500 Binz Street
HYPE Freedom School Inc
PO Box 14971HoustonTX77221465133254501(C)(3)$30,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and HYPE Freedom Schools to host two, 6-week literacy enrichment summer programs.
Citizen Schools Inc
3300 South Gessner Suite 110HoustonTX77063043259160501(c)(3)$20,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Citizen School Texas to launch and support high-quality literacy focused programming at Sugar Grove Academy.
Wade Smith Foundation
2633 McKinney Avenue Suite 130-412DallasTX75204454623424501(C)(3)$17,000$0This is for the grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Wade Smith Foundation to support Reading with the Pros rallies (Spring and Summer) and Bulls & Blackjack.
Adult Reading Center Inc
2246 North Washington AvenuePearlandTX77581760229186501(C)(3)$15,000$0This is for the grant agreement signed March 2017 and is to be distributed as follows: $5,000.00 for Platinum Tiara sponsorship at the 2017 Red Hat Literacy Luncheon and $10,000 for Presenting sponsorship at the 2017 Annual Red Carpet Gala.
i Write
6824 Long DriveHoustonTX77087800507897501(C)(3)$15,000$0This grant is an agreement between Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and iWrite for I The Guy programs.
IEA - Inspire Encourage Achieve
20 North 11th StreetBeaumontTX77702760544362501(C)(3)$15,000$0This is a grant agreement between BBHLF and IEA signed June 5, 2017 in support of the 2017 Camp Bright Star.
Making It Better
14781 Memorial Drive Suite 25HoustonTX77079562571141501(C)(3)$15,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Making It Better to host Family Literacy Night and Lunch Bunch programs.
Adult Reading Center Inc
2246 North Washington AvenuePearlandTX77581760229186501(C)(3)$10,000$0This is for the grant agreement signed March 2017 - Sect. 1.2 dollar-for-dollar match of celebrity waiter donations generated at Red Hat Lit Lunch event up to $10,000. This grant completes the awards listed in this agreement.
Books Between Kids
PO Box 25072HoustonTX77265462054301501(C)(3)$10,000$0This is for the grant agreement between BBHLF and Books Between Kids signed on May 2017 to support volunteer mobilization.
Making It Better
14781 Memorial Drive Suite 25HoustonTX77079562571141501(C)(3)$10,000$0This grant is a 10th Anniversary Campaign Dollar-for-Dollar Match, not to exceed $10,000 per a grant agreement dated April of 2017.
Making It Better
14781 Memorial Drive Suite 25HoustonTX77079562571141501(C)(3)$2,500$0This grant is sponsorship for the 2017 Guild Luncheon.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Office of DevelopmentHoustonTX772511321741761309501(c)(3)$10,000$0This grant is for the Children's Learning Institute, in support of printing Hurricane Harvey lessons and books to address socio-emotional impacts with children.PO Box 1321
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop EastHoustonTX77033760454514501(C)(3)$8,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Harris County Public Library system to support summer reading programs.
Houston Public Library Foundation Inc
500 McKinney StreetHoustonTX77002741926301501(C)(3)$5,000$0This is a grant agreement between the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Houston Public Library in support of volunteer mobilization and general operations.
i Write
6824 Long DriveHoustonTX77087800507897501(C)(3)$5,000$0This grant is underwriter sponsorship for the 2017 iWRITE Luncheon & Book Signing.
Justin J Watt Foundation
PO Box 530PewaukeeWI53072273516574501(C)(3)$5,000$0This grant is $5,000.00 sponsorship for the 2017 JJ Watt Charity Classic.
League of United Latin American Citizens
PO Box 681213HoustonTX77268812730660501(C)(3)$5,000$0This grant is for LULAC Council 402. This grant is for Bachelor's level sponsorship at the 2018 Annual Scholarship Banquet Fundraiser.
Legacy Community Health Services Inc
Development OfficeHoustonTX772666308760009637501(C)(3)$5,000$0This grant is 'Where the Wild Things Are' sponsorship for the 15th Annual Luncheon.PO Box 66308
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop EastHoustonTX77033760454514501(C)(3)$0$252,589Donation of the Curiosity Cruiser, a 30' mobile library to provide educational programming and books to underserved children in Houston.FMVCuriosity Cruiser
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop EastHoustonTX77033760454514501(C)(3)$0$11,370Donation of mascot costumes custom designed to support the Curiosity Cruiser initiative.FMVMascot Costumes
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org20Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds.FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGRANTS 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.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionYes (true)InitialContractExceptionInd
Rebuttable Presumption ProcYes (true)RebuttablePresumptionProcInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (4 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Stephen D Maislin
Treasurer/Director$0$275,100$0$131,469$0$0$0$16,200$0$27,885$0$450,654$0$0
Renee Wizig-Barrios
Secretary/Director$0$183,940$0$55,000$0$0$0$11,932$0$25,672$0$276,544$0$0
Julie Baker Finck
President$180,000$0$30,000$0$0$0$11,077$0$2,484$0$223,561$0$0$0
Kristen Stubbs
Chief Development Officer$139,040$0$2,000$0$0$0$8,520$0$10,514$0$160,074$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement planTHE 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 exceptionTHE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT DISCLOSED IN LINE 4B IS SUBJECT TO THE INITIAL CONTRACT EXCEPTION DESCRIBED IN REGS. SECTION 53.4958-4(A)(3).

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescVarious items for charity auctionDesc
Contribution77ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$22,068NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesCostMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributionsFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationOther - Various items for charity auction Number or ContributionsExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part I, Line 6 PART I, LINE 6THE FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE TIME AND TALENTS OF 444 CORE VOLUNTEERS IN 2017. THESE VOLUNTEERS CAME FROM BOARD MEMBERS (6), AMERICORP VISTA MEMBERS (10), INTERNS (4), AUXILIARY GROUPS (414), PRO-BONO CONSULTANTS (6), AND IN-OFFICE VOLUNTEERS (4).
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 PART III, LINE 1THE 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 2ATHE 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 personsNEIL BUSH, CHAIR, AND MARIA BUSH, VICE CHAIR - Family relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing bodyThe 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 bodyTHE FINAL DOCUMENT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE Assistant Controller AND 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 policyTHE 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 officialTHE 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 publicForm 990 is available online but other docs available upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicCOPIES 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 IX, Line 11g Other FeesConsulting - Total Expense: 464960, Program Service Expense: 289056, Management and General Expenses: 42000, Fundraising Expenses: 133904;

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line15120 WOODWAY DRIVE SUITE 6000AddressLine1Txt
CityHOUSTONCityNm
State AbbreviationTXStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP77056ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN237160400EIN
Primary ActivitiesPROVIDE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITYPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateTXLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501(c)(3)ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status8PublicCharityStatusTxt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NABusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Controlled OrganizationfalseControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

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